Analysis Israel acknowledges inability to thwart a US-Iran 'mini agreement' On the backdrop of strained relations with the US, Israel realizes it has limited influence only over the Biden administration’s policy on Iran. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
US, Syria exchange messages on journalist Austin Tice, Oman’s FM says Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi also discussed Syria's re-integration, prospects for normalization with Israel and talks to end Yemen's war in an interview with Al-Monitor. Oman
Egypt's dog breed ban leaves owners scrambling to save their pets Only 10 dog breeds to be permitted in Egypt without "safety inspection" under measure prompted by high-profile case earlier this year. Egypt
Iran's Raisi urges unity to 'neutralize' US sanctions in Nicaragua visit Iran and Nicaragua closed cooperation deals as Raisi admired the leftist state for its resistance against the United States. Iran
LISTEN: Iranian academic Arash Azizi says Iran's Soleimani looms as large in death as in life In the latest episode of Amberin Zaman's podcast "On the Middle East," Arash Azizi discusses the legacy of slain Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani. Iran
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman Iranian academic Arash Azizi says slain Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani looms as large in death as in life Amberin Zaman
Russia, Iran, Ukraine nationals top Turkey's real estate market for foreigners Official data shows the number of foreign real-estate buyers has increased in May from the previous month. Turkey
Analysis Saudi Arabia's carbon credit exchange: climate action or greenwashing? Sixteen firms, including Aramco, Saudi Airlines, Saudi Electricity Company and NEOM subsidiary ENOWA, bought more than 2.2 million tons of carbon credits in Nairobi on Wednesday. By Salim A. Essaid
Saudi FM to visit Iran in first after China deal, Iranian press reports The visit will be the first in years during which Saudi Arabia and Iran were locked in a bitter conflict that has been felt across the region. Iran
Nablus mourns Palestinian youth killed by Israeli forces The West Bank city has been the site of several confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians this year. Palestine
Israel, Cyprus make strides toward EastMed undersea electricity cable Cypriot Energy Minister George Papanastasiou's visit to Israel is another step in joint efforts to promote the Euro-Asia undersea electricity cable project. Israel
Uber to exit Israel as market share disappoints In Israel, Uber is trailing behind Israeli-founded Gett and Russian-owned company Yango when it comes to taxi and private vehicle hire. Israel
Israeli, US defense chiefs meet on sidelines of NATO meeting Banned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from traveling to Washington, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met in Brussels with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Israel
NATO chief cites 'some progress' in Turkey-Sweden talks in Ankara Turkey sticks with its hardball strategy on Sweden’s pending NATO membership as a historic NATO summit nears. Turkey
Syria: US sends F-22 stealth fighter jets to ward off Russian pilots' harassment The Pentagon is upping the ante to deter the Kremlin's provocations in Syria as both Russia and Iran seek to take advantage of a smaller US force fighting ISIS. Syria
Oman FM says US, Iran 'close' on prisoner deal Oman's foreign minister told Al-Monitor that the two sides are ironing out the details on a deal to release the prisoners. Gulf