Interview Algerian FM 'satisfied' with Biden’s Western Sahara policy In an interview with Al-Monitor, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf also discussed the possibility for military intervention in Niger, his country’s relationship with Russia and improved US-Algeria ties under the Biden administration.
Israel’s energy minister visits UAE, touts trilateral deal with Jordan Senior officials in Israel, the UAE, Jordan and the United States hope to have the final agreements of the Prosperity Project signed at the COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai this upcoming November. Israel
Lebanon’s Hezbollah makes show of force with tanks, armored vehicles as Israel tensions mount Hezbollah is facing growing resentment inside Lebanon with several parties accusing the group of dragging the country into an unwanted war with Israel. Lebanon
Israel’s natural gas-export drive to get boost from new drilling licenses David Rosenberg In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech
Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal lures Neymar from PSG in $98m deal The transfer will complete once the Brazilian forward has done a medical check and all necessary paperwork, the BBC reported. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Why is Japan opposed to Saudi Arabia joining UK-Italy GCAP fighter jet alliance? Japan is concerned about future problems with Saudi Arabia as one of four decision-makers on the Global Combat Air Program's board with veto power, according to experts. By Salim A. Essaid
Turkey dismisses Assad’s tirade, says withdrawal from Syria 'unimaginable' now Turkey's defense minister says withdrawal of Turkish troops from Syria would be "unimaginable" before his country’s national security concerns are addressed. Turkey
Analysis Israelis to make Ukraine pilgrimage despite risk of Russian attacks Despite the raging war, thousands of Israeli Breslow Hassidim and other pilgrims are determined to spend the Jewish New Year in the Ukrainian city of Uman. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Manchester United expected to close $9.15bn sale to Qatari royal Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Jim Ratcliffe, CEO of UK-based petrochemicals company INEOS, have been competing to buy the soccer team. Qatar