Shunned by Washington, Israel's Netanyahu seeks alliances in Rome Waiting to be invited to the White House, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting one European capital after another. Israel
Turkey’s election races officially begin as Erdogan sets vote for May 14 The country’s executive presidential system will be the focal point of the campaigning period. Turkey
Saudi Arabia’s 2022 GDP breaks record, exceeds $1 trillion Saudi Arabia’s government report states that it achieved its highest gross domestic product growth rate in over a decade in 2022 at 8.7% and broke its total amount record of more than $1 trillion last year. Gulf
Iran, Saudi Arabia to resume relations in China-brokered deal The deal to resume diplomatic ties was brokered by China and follows Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Beijing. Gulf
Analysis Tensions in West Bank threaten Israel-US intelligence cooperation Top US Gen. Milley delivered "unprecedented message" to Israeli officials, warning that internal chaos and growing tensions in the West Bank could endanger the country’s strategic relations with the United States. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
UN buys carrier to remove oil from FSO Safer ship near Yemen The FSO Safer fell into disarray after Houthi rebels seized control of it in the Red Sea, and it could cause an environmental disaster in war-torn Yemen. Gulf
Islamic State kills three, steals sheep in central Syria IS continues to carry out attacks throughout Syria despite no longer holding territory. Syria
US approves visa for Israel's Smotrich after backtracking 'wipe out' statement The State Department confirmed that Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will receive a diplomatic visa ahead of his visit to the United States next week. Israel
