Qatar forum warns of economic downturn, shift in cryptocurrency One Qatar Economic Forum participant says it will take at least a generation to reach a point where the world can depend on clean power. Qatar
Al-Monitor/Premise Turkey poll: Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu statistically tied in election runoff The poll found the economy, refugees and justice stand out as the top three issues that the country faces, with 71% of respondents favoring an imminent return of refugees in the country. Turkey
Israeli settlers, Palestinians clash near Homesh in West Bank after EU visit Reports of Israel's intention to move the makeshift yeshiva at the West Bank Homesh settlement to nearby state land have stoked tensions and clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Israel
Israeli-Saudi normalization still elusive despite US push The Biden administration is seeking full diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but Riyadh is unlikely to embrace normalization without significant concessions. Saudi Arabia
French navy in Mideast seizes $108M drug shipment in Indian Ocean The seizures mark the latest sign of US and allied cooperation on interdiction in Gulf waterways. Gulf
Sultan of Oman to make first visit to Iran amid regional thaw The visit comes amid Iran’s rapprochement with Saudi Arabia, and Oman's mediation between Egypt and Tehran. Oman
Turkey Elections: Fears of internet restrictions mount with over a dozen under Erdogan With a critical presidential election runoff on Sunday, Turks are on high alert for potential censorship and internet shutdowns. Turkey
Hamas upholds executions against three Palestinian ‘collaborators’ in Gaza Rights organizations have repeatedly condemned Hamas for issuing and carrying out death sentences without the approval of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestine
Iran suspect in cyberattack targeting Israeli shipping, financial firms Iran has increased its cyberattacks against Israel in the past year, according to several observers. Iran
Turkey Elections: Far-right Victory Party throws support behind Erdogan challenger As Turkey enters the final stretch to the presidential runoff, the political tone has gotten harsher with name-calling and libel suits. Turkey
UAE unlikely to remove oil CEO as COP28 head despite Western protests With his experience in both renewables and fossil fuels, the United Arab Emirates sees Sultan Al Jaber's role as important in bridging climate negotiators' interests and creating energy company buy-in. United Arab Emirates
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