US defense intelligence confirms Iran’s drone use in Ukraine The Pentagon report comes a day after the UK government turned over weapons and other evidence to the United Nations that Iran had attempted to ship to Yemen's Houthi rebels in violation of international law. Iran
Explainer: Why Syria’s Assad opened two border crossings for earthquake aid Aid has reached both Syrian government and rebel territory in response to the disaster, but the situation remains dire. Syria
Top Armenian diplomat heads to Turkey for landmark visit Top Armenian diplomat will pay a rare visit to Turkey after two killer earthquakes. Turkey
Despite divide over settlements, Israel expands energy cooperation with Egypt Israel’s Energy Minister Israel Katz chose to travel to Egypt for his first visit abroad since taking office. Israel
Hero canines warm hearts as Turkey's earthquake rescue operations drop off Some 400 search and rescue dogs are still working to find survivors in Turkey, though such operations are winding down. Turkey
As sanctions bite, Iran's Raisi talks business in China The trip came at a moment of increasing international isolation, which has left Iran with fewer options than ever before in selling its lifeline oil. Iran
COP-28 head Sultan Al Jaber: UAE ‘running toward’ energy transition As the climate summit president continues to face criticism for his role as head of the UAE's state oil producer, Sultan Al Jaber argued that his position will serve more as an asset than an obstacle to energy transition. Gulf
In Turkey, Israel's foreign minister meets Erdogan, promises earthquake aid Meeting with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged and thanked Jerusalem for its assistance to the victims of the recent earthquakes. Israel
Analysis Is Israel's Netanyahu losing control of judicial overhaul battle? The coming days will tell whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is controlling the push for the judicial overhaul, or whether is he being controlled by the more extremist elements within his coalition. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
In Iraq, Macron seeks bigger sphere of influence for France In less than a month, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted both Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani as Paris works to revive its influence in the region and counter China and Iran. Iraq
