Mossad says it foiled Iranian-Pakistani attack on Israelis in Greece Israel’s spy agency assisted its Greek counterpart in dismantling a Pakistani terror cell, affiliated with Iran, that was planning attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets. Israel
Biden rebukes Netanyahu, says no invite to the White House in 'near term' In an open crisis with the Israeli government over the judicial overhaul, President Joe Biden nixes inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu anytime soon to the White House. Israel
Iraqis continue to protest controversial electoral law amendment An amendment was passed by the Iraqi parliament that critics say will benefit larger political parties at the expense of independents that emerged following the 2019 Tishreen protests. Tunisia
Tunis, Istanbul top Middle East city rankings for 'mindful travelers' Nine cities from the broader Middle East and North Africa region, including four in Turkey, made it into a ranking of the world's top cities for “mindful travelers." Turkey
House Democrats warn Saied's crackdown risks US-Tunisia relationship In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, a group of 20 Democratic lawmakers expressed concern over a wave of politically motivated arrests in Tunisia. Tunisia
UAE’s ‘Second Salary’ savings plan offers its expat majority passive income The savings plan is the first step in establishing a long-term retirement plan structure by the savings and investment company, amid low rates of retirement savings in the region. Gulf
Iran adheres to ambiguity over attack on US base in Syria Iranian officials continue to neither confirm nor deny responsibility for a recent deadly attack on US forces in Syria that has been blamed on Tehran-backed proxies. Iran
Analysis North Africa diesel exports to Europe surge as Russia digs deeper into Ukraine Europe has been looking for alternative sources of oil and gas in light of Western sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Winners, losers emerge after Israel’s Netanyahu suspends judicial overhaul Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the ultra-Orthodox parties and even the IDF are on the side of the losers now that the judicial overhaul has been postponed. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
UAE-Israel ties strengthen further with offer for NewMed Energy Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and British Petroleum are seeking a 50% stake in the firm. The news follows the activation of the Israel-UAE free trade agreement and another Emirati firm buying a stake in Israel's gas fields. Gulf
20 pilgrims dead in bus crash en route to Saudi Arabia’s Mecca Almost every pilgrimage season witnesses deadly accidents in Saudi Arabia. Gulf
