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
With Hezbollah cornered, Lebanon-Israel escalation may not be contained With Hezbollah backed into a corner and Israel relentlessly attacking, the rules of engagement set in 2006 no longer apply. Lebanon
Turkey’s parliament ejects jailed lawmaker Can Atalay, defying top court With the ejection, lawmakers from the Turkish president’s ruling coalition unprecedentedly defied the country’s highest court. Turkey
Coalition chief meets Iraqi Kurdistan president as Baghdad agitates against US presence The Pentagon said it is in dialogue with Iraq’s government over the future of the US troop presence in the country as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani faces pressure to expel American troops. Iraq