Azerbaijan, Turkey launch joint military exercise as Fidan meets Armenia FM The joint military exercise coincided with a five-country summit in Tehran between Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran and Russia. Turkey
Gaza’s Christians stand their ground despite heavy bombardment Gaza’s minority Christian population has refused to leave Gaza City, despite the recent airstrike that targeted a historic church. Palestine
Hamas releases two Israeli women as ground offensive looms Days after releasing two American citizens, Hamas freed a pair of Israeli women taken during its Oct. 7 assault on Israel. Israel
Will Lebanon's Hezbollah change rules of engagement on Israel to aid Hamas? Hezbollah has been careful not to escalate the situation along Israel's northern border beyond the accepted norms, but the situation could change quickly depending on events in Gaza. Lebanon
Bank of Israel leaves interest rates unchanged, citing Hamas war Israel's central bank is concerned with the prospect of an extended war in the Gaza Strip and the depreciation of the shekel. Israel
Rights groups condemn Iran's sentencing of women journalists who covered Mahsa Amini’s death The two journalists had been held in pre-trial detention since their arrest last year after covering young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody. Iran
Saudi crown prince announces esports ‘world cup’ The move follows significant Saudi investment in both video games and traditional sports. Gulf
