In Turkey, Erdogan challenger attracts solid Kurdish support, a decisive vote Turkey’s opposition leader is likely to receive crucial Kurdish support in his bid to unseat Erdogan in the May 14 polls, but a victory for the opposition remains far from assured. Turkey
Iraqi militias escalate rhetoric against US, threatening more attacks After a period of calm following the formation of the new government, angry rhetoric has been rising against the US embassy's social outreach to Iraqi groups and tribes. Iraq
Saudi Arabia will mine minerals, but can it extract maximum added value? The kingdom wants to leverage its untapped mineral deposits to boost non-oil exports and incentivize local manufacturers to turn raw materials into high-value products. Gulf
UAE’s Mohamed bin Zayed calls Israel’s Netanyahu amid tensions The call follows continued rescheduling of Netanyahu’s trip to the UAE and the Gulf state’s criticism of new coalition. Gulf
Russia looks to reconcile Turkey, Syria as talks kick off in Moscow Russia seeks to normalize relations between Ankara and Damascus amid four-way talks in Moscow. Turkey
Three Assad advisers indicted in France for Syria war crimes Sending a strong signal to the Assad regime, a French court decided to indict three senior intelligence advisers for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Syria
Iran vows revenge against Israel after deadly Syria strikes As tensions escalated, Iran's promise of vengeance was also coupled with a pledge to further bolster Syria's defenses against Israel. Iran
US slaps sanctions on two brothers in Lebanon for corruption As Lebanon's economy deteriorated, the US Treasury said Lebanese businessmen Raymond Zina Rahme and Teddy Zina Rahme profited from public corruption. Lebanon
Egypt, Sudan hold joint military drills as Nile dispute with Ethiopia drags on The naval drills come at a time of heightened tensions with Ethiopia as Addis Ababa works toward completing the filling of its controversial Nile dam without reaching an agreement with its downstream neighbors. Egypt
US strike kills senior Islamic State leader in Syria US Central Command accused Khalid ‘Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri of plotting attacks in Europe and Turkey. Syria
Iraq to take 30% stake in $27 billion TotalEnergies project Progress had stalled on multi-million-dollar deal amid disagreements with Iraqi lawmakers over terms. Iraq
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