Suspected Israeli airstrikes knock Syria’s Aleppo airport out of service The attack is one of several suspected Israeli strikes against Syrian airports this year. Syria
Syria protests enter second week, activists close Baath headquarters The protests now calling for the end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule were initially prompted by the government's decision to cut fuel subsidies. Syria
Saudi Arabia’s ADES to launch IPO ADES rebooted its plans for an initial public offering, having delayed it earlier in the year after the kingdom’s stock exchange experienced difficulties. Gulf
Turkey, Saudi Arabia ink critical mineral cooperation deal Green energy investments will have an important share in cooperation between Turkey and Saudi Arabia, said the Turkish energy minister. Turkey
Libya suspends foreign minister over secret meeting with Israeli counterpart The Libyan government suspended Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush after Israel revealed she had met with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen last week in Italy. Israel
Will BRICS throw a lifeline to dollar-strapped Egypt? Economists believe BRICS membership will give Egypt a chance to ease pressure on the dollar, but is not a quick remedy for the country’s economic woes Egypt
US lawmakers make unannounced trip to northwest Syria The three Republican lawmakers visited a school for displaced children during their short visit. Syria
Analysis US-Saudi nuclear cooperation makes sense because of China, not just Israel The Biden administration plays the long game with China in the Middle East; prospects for a GCC gas grid; Hydrogen race is on in the Gulf. By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti
Raisi pushes anti-US agenda in BRICS as Iran celebrates ascension The Islamic Republic hopes that BRICS membership will remedy its ailing economy and open a new front against American influence in the global sphere. Iran