Analysis Netanyahu gambles on Israel-US relations with trip to China Many observers in Israel are worried that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Beijing will alienate Washington. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Qatari royal could be overpaying by $3.16B for Manchester United The sale has reportedly been delayed because of disagreements between the six siblings of the Glazer family, the current owners of the British soccer club. Qatar
Iran envoy Rob Malley on leave over security clearance probe The State Department says Abram Paley is currently serving as the acting special envoy for Iran. Iran
IMF warns Lebanon crisis will intensify as corruption, paralysis continue Lebanon's economic and political crisis is worsening, as currency depreciation, political instability, lack of reform, corruption and anti-refugee sentiment continue to plague the country. Lebanon
Israeli Mossad interrogated inside Iran agent who had operated in Cyprus Mossad published more details on a daring operation on Iranian soil, where its agents tracked and interrogated a head of an Iranian terror cell who had plotted to kill an Israeli in Cyprus. Israel
Iraq's Mosul rises from Islamic State ashes to rebuild minarets, museum As Mosul makes a slow revival from the remnants of war, a host of challenges remain, including corrupt officials and institutional weaknesses in Iraq. Iraq
What's next for Wagner in Syria, Africa after Putin mutiny? Yevgeny Prigozhin's mercenary army usually acted as an unofficial extension of Russian foreign policy, but many questions have arisen following last week's aborted revolt. Syria
Analysis How Israel’s government can ensure tech sector recovery Data shows that fundraising for Israeli technology firms fell more than 65% in the second quarter from over $5 billion in the same period in 2022. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Iran police chief makes rare visit to Russia for surveillance deals The police commander's trip came against the backdrop of Iran's months-long unrest and reports that Tehran has been seeking Moscow's advice and surveillance equipment to crack down on dissent. Iran
