Turkey's Fidan says no solution without Russia to grain deal impasse The top Turkish diplomat Hakan Fidan dismissed Kyiv's alternative solution offer to ship Ukrainian grain without an agreement with Moscow. Turkey
Morocco chases history at FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia The Moroccan women’s team is the first team from the Arab world to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their success follows a historic run by the Moroccan men’s team at last year’s World Cup in Qatar. Morocco
What is behind Erdogan's multi-pronged foreign policy push for Turkey in Gulf? Veteran diplomats and foreign policy analysts welcome the recent turnaround in Ankara’s international dealings, while remaining skeptical over its sustainability. Turkey
Algeria’s Tebboune heads to Turkey after China visit The Algerian president will be the fourth foreign leader the Turkish president will host after his inauguration. Turkey
Analysis From Ukraine to Libya, why are Turkey’s Baykar drones so popular? Saudi Arabia's recent purchase emphasizes the unmanned combat vehicles' affordability, tech support and offensive capabilities. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Fire engulfs Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon as plight grows Syrians in Lebanon face arbitrary arrests, raids and deportation. Lebanon
US seeking release of fourth American held in Iran National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the administration was working to bring home "four unjustly detained Americans" in Iran. Iran
Dampened China demand driving up Middle East purchases of Russian oil China's appetite for fuel oil has been slowly increasing since the COVID-19 pandemic when the country implemented some of the strictest lockdowns in the world. Gulf
Iran, Saudi Arabia condemn Quran protest as Sweden relocates embassy staff from Iraq Another provocative protest by Sweden-based Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika targeting Islam’s holy book has the region up in arms once again. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco acquires $3.4 billion stake in a China petrochemical firm The world’s biggest oil exporter is making further inroads in China, Saudi Arabia’s top customer for crude. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Israeli army faces internal fissures over judicial overhaul as Iran watches The refusal of hundreds of pilots and air force officers to show up for volunteer reserve duty marks the unprecedented rift hovering over Israel’s society generated by the government’s judicial overhaul plan. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel says Saudi Arabia to allow it to attend Riyadh UNESCO event UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay told Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen that the Saudis signed this week a hosting agreement for the 45th World Heritage Committee that should enable the participation of Israeli representatives. Israel
