South Korea seeks Gulf business boom with new advantages over rivals China, Japan Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Two people killed in shooting in south of Israel Police are now investigating an incident in the south of Israel where a Palestinian man shot into a crowd near a bus station, killing two civilians. Israel
Analysis Netanyahu seeks to delay fraud trial ahead of potentially damaging testimony The Israeli prime minister's chances of avoiding conviction on all the charges against him appear to be nil, but he still has options. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel’s Ashdod port bounces back from Gaza war setback Israel's Ashdod port is grappling with increased competition, threats from Yemen's Houthis and other regional challenges. Israel
Twitter/X removes verified status of Iranian state media accounts The move followed a report suggesting X may be violating US sanctions by offering paid services to sanctioned Iranian organizations. Iran
Turkey says talks with US on local production of new F-16 ongoing Mutual quest for the swift delivery of the new F-16s increases the prospects of the Turkish co-production offer, an analyst believes. Turkey
Back to roots: India, the Arabian Gulf and the reemergence of West Asia Building personal connections with Gulf leaders has proven instrumental for Modi in fostering stronger ties between India and the region. Gulf