Iran executes two men accused of blasphemy for 'insulting Islam' Iranian authorities have executed at least 150 people this year alone, according to human rights organizations. Iran
EU cancels Israel's Europe Day reception over Ben-Gvir participation The EU mission in Israel announced that it was canceling its Europe Day reception to avoid hosting far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Israel
US delegation in Israel after Saudi visit, discussing regional projects with Netanyahu Advancing the I2U2 initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to meet in Jerusalem with envoys of the Biden administration, following their trip to Saudi Arabia where they held extensive talks on infrastructure projects that involve India, Gulf countries and Israel. Israel
Suspected Jordanian airstrike kills Syrian drug trafficker on border The airstrike coming one day after Syria’s re-admission to the Arab League reportedly killed Marai al-Ramthan, a notorious drug dealer. Jordan
Egypt’s economy braces for new hit from Sudan conflict Egypt fears that a prolonged conflict in Sudan, a major market for its exports, will add to its economic hardships. Egypt
Israel hands over Jordanian MP to home authorities Israel agreed to release Jordanian parliamentarian Imad al-Adwan and send him back home, as long as Jordan pledged to continue investigation against him on suspicion of multiple smuggling incidents. Israel
In boost to China, UAE and Kuwait become 'dialogue partners' in Shanghai Cooperation Organization The Gulf states made up half of the new partners at the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in 2023. United Arab Emirates
Arab League readmits Syria, paving the way for Assad to attend Saudi summit With Syria's readmittance, Assad is now expected to attend the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia on May 19. Syria
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