From UAE to Sudan: US targets Middle East entities for Wagner ties The US has sanctioned entities operating in the UAE and Sudan for alleged connections to the notorious Russian mercenary group, which also has an extensive presence in the Middle East and North Africa. United Arab Emirates
European Parliament committee calls to prosecute Israel for war crimes The Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament hopes to get the plenum to approve a resolution encouraging the International Court to charge Israel with war crimes. Israel
Armenia PM wishes Turkey’s Erdogan happy Eid as Azerbaijan targets Nagorno-Karabakh Diplomatic sources say the call comes amid an ongoing effort aimed at getting Turkey to rein in an increasingly aggressive Azerbaijan. Turkey
Analysis Turkey fumes at Quran burning in Sweden ahead of critical NATO talks As a new protest adds a further layer of stress in NATO talks between Turkey and Sweden, analysts believe that prospects are "close to zero" for the Nordic nation’s accession to the alliance before the bloc’s summit. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Blinken denies ‘agreement’ with Iran amid talk of informal deal The US Secretary of State said "there is no agreement in the offing" amid reports the two countries are close to an informal arrangement aimed at de-escalating tensions. Iran
UAE, Israel launch global initiative to fight cyberattacks Sharing information between multiple nations is the best way to defeat increasingly sophisticated ransomware hackers targeting government information. United Arab Emirates
Syria, Palestine, Yemen biggest violators of child soldier recruits: UN The report coincides with renewed Russian airstrikes in Syria’s last rebel stronghold of Idlib in the northwest. Syria
Bayern Munich, Qatar Airways end sponsorship deal after fan pressure Fans of the German soccer champions have long-criticized the deal over concerns of Qatar's alleged human rights violations. Qatar
Qatar seen most peaceful in Middle East as Israel dips, Turkey ties Iran: GPI The Global Peace Index placed Turkey as the least peaceful country in Europe ranking, and tied with Iran as the 147th most peaceful country globally. Israel
Analysis After Saudi golf merger, will Qatar’s entry into NBA change US sports? The Qatari Investment Authority’s bid to purchase stakes in Washington’s professional basketball and hockey teams could boost Qatar’s image and influence in the United States and coincides with similar moves by Saudi Arabia. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Artist Adam HajYahia explores desire, sexual deviance in Palestine A Palestinian artist and curator sheds light on the history of Palestine’s underworld in a recent exhibition. Palestine
