Saudi Arabia executes two soldiers convicted of 'treason' Saudi Arabia has one of the highest execution rates in the world. Gulf
Suspected Israeli strikes in Syria hit military sites in Tartus, Hama Several Syrian military sites were targeted in two rounds of airstrikes in Tartus and Hama, leaving at least two soldiers dead and causing material damage. Syria
Dubai ranks first in luxury home sales in second quarter: report Dubai was one of only four markets to see growth in its overall sales volume of luxury homes between Q2 2022 and Q2 2023 at 79%, along with Sydney (46%), Paris (17%) and Geneva (7%). United Arab Emirates
Timeline of Iran's Mahsa Amini protests and crackdown, one year on One year after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini and the ensuing protests, Iranian authorities continue to repress all dissent, arresting and executing protesters, activists and minorities to sow fear among the population. Iran
Analysis Netanyahu to meet Musk, Erdogan, Zelenskyy, Biden — but no White House visit The Israeli prime minister and the US president will most likely come face to face on the sidelines of the UN meeting in New York. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs