Regional View Will Israel-Brazil row escalate as envoys recalled over Lula's Hitler comments? Both Israel and Brazil are still recoiling after Brazilian President Luiz Ignazio Lula da Silva likened Israel's actions during the Gaza war to the Nazi regime. Israel
Nearly 1,000 buildings in Tripoli, Lebanon are at risk of collapse: Amnesty Amnesty International has denounced the local Tripoli government’s lack of action to protect residents who have been living in unsafe buildings since last year’s earthquake. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Analysis Can Netanyahu stop Ben-Gvir from restricting Al-Aqsa access during Ramadan? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu caved in part to the demands of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir despite warnings by the security establishment against the appearance of an attack on religion. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Quick Take Turkey detains 6 people suspected of spying on Uyghurs for China The suspects were rounded up in simultaneous raids in Istanbul for allegedly “collecting information” about prominent members of the Uyghur diaspora and their institutions based in Turkey. Turkey
Will the value of the Iranian Rial collapse? Bijan Khajehpour In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics
Israel strikes near Sidon in serious Lebanon escalation The latest strikes hit an area some 30 kilometers from the Israel-Lebanon border, where Israel and Hezbollah have been engaged in tit-for-tat exchanges since last October. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Regional View Turkey to play 'important role' in sukuk market despite paused UAE deal Turkey has been looking to shore up financing to help it rebuild its economy after devastating twin earthquakes in 2023 killed more than 53,000 people and cost the country north of $50 billion. Turkey