Shooting attack in Tunisia synagogue kills at least four Tunisian authorities are now investigating the attack on the ancient El-Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba, where two guards and two Jewish visitors were shot and killed. North Africa Pulse
In Saudi, US embraces a West Asia architecture with India, UAE New relationships across the continent may promote both economic development and security. Gulf
Analysis Israel warns Hamas to stay out of Gaza conflict with Islamic Jihad Shortly after striking and killing three Islamic Jihad seniors, Israel sent Gaza-based Hamas warnings to stay out of the expected conflagration. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Saudi Aramco profit drops 19% on lower oil prices Aramco has signed major deals with companies in China, the United States and South Korea recently, and OPEC+ recently announced a supply cut. Saudi Arabia
Iran FM in Russia to talk Syria-Turkey reconciliation while vowing to boost Assad's military Prior to the Moscow meeting, Tehran pledged readiness to equip Syria with the latest Iran-made weaponry, the shipment of which has been eased by the 2020 expiry of a UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic. Iran
Turkey Elections: Absentee voting ends with record 51% turnout in 73 countries Absentee voting, which ended on Tuesday for nearly 3.5 million Turkish citizens registered abroad, saw record participation. Turkey
Lionel Messi move to Saudi Arabia from PSG 'a done deal': Report Jorge Messi said the decision on a transfer of the 2022 World Cup winner will not be taken until the end of the season. Gulf
UN Security Council invites Pope Francis, Al-Azhar imam for joint speech In a first, the world’s two most prominent religious leaders are expected to deliver a joint speech on peace at the UN Security Council at a time when wars and conflicts are raging across the world. Egypt
Hamas, Islamic Jihad vow response to Israel's Gaza strikes as West Bank erupts Three leaders of the Gaza-based Islamic Jihad were killed in the Israeli strike that came in response to rockets fired into Israel. Palestine
Analysis Turkey Elections: China-Erdogan ties strained over Uyghurs despite economic boost Turkey has toned down its criticism of China over the persecution of Uyghur Muslims, and though trade ties remain relatively strong, Sino-Turkish relations are not especially warm. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
