Key players want out of Saudi soccer league: reports The Saudi Pro League landed several top stars last year with lucrative deals, but now some players may be looking to leave the kingdom. Gulf
Houthis’ largest attack yet in Red Sea poses test for US resolve Yemeni rebels defied an ultimatum from the United States and its allies, targeting commercial shipping lanes and apparently a UK Royal Navy warship with their largest drone and missile barrage yet. Gulf
Analysis What to expect as Israel, South Africa face off over Gaza genocide case at ICJ Israel and South Africa are both gearing up for a much-mediatized hearing at the International Court of Justice in the Hague over the IDF military campaign in Gaza. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
On Azerbaijan visit, UAE's MBZ quietly expands influence into South Caucasus The two-day visit carries both geostrategic and economic implications regarding the energy partnership, which go far beyond the bilateral dimension, spanning from South Caucasus to Israel and Europe. United Arab Emirates
Saudi-Israel normalization emerges as leverage for post-war Gaza Dormant discussions of a two-state solution are back on the US and regional agenda as part of Israel-Saudi normalization talks shelved after Oct. 7. Israel
Fatal 'Brazilian butt lift' reveals ugly side of cosmetic tourism in Turkey Turkey is a premier destination for cosmetic surgery thanks to low prices and attractive vacation packages, but not everyone is making it home in better shape. Turkey
Will Saudi Arabia see mining gold rush in 2024? The kingdom plans to take advantage of the growing demand for critical minerals to power the green transition. Saudi Arabia
‘Only the first step’: Turkey's Erdogan flaunts anti-Mossad op as against Israel The Turkish president also hinted that new counterespionage operations against Israeli spy networks could be underway. Turkey
Meeting Abbas, Blinken backs 'tangible steps' toward Palestinian state The US secretary of state is on a week-long Middle East tour as part of Washington’s efforts to contain any regional escalation and push for a post-war plan for Gaza. Palestine
