What's in Hamas cease-fire proposal — and will Israel accept? Hamas has submitted its response to a cease-fire proposal with its own conditions, including a pause in the fighting and the start of reconstruction in Gaza. Palestine
Turkey's manufacturer of Bayraktar drones is building plant in Ukraine The Baykar CEO said “nothing” could impede the construction process for the joint Turkish-Ukrainian drone factory, dismissing security risks. Turkey
Saudi Arabia says no relations with Israel before recognition of Palestinian state on 1967 borders The Saudi remarks came after a US official said normalization discussions between Israel and Saudi Arabia were moving forward. Gulf
Iran plans joint naval exercise with Russia, China as Red Sea tensions soar The trilateral drills will be the first this year that Iran is holding with the two powers, as it remains under Western pressure over involvement in attacks on international navigation in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. Iran
Turkey marks anniversary of deadliest earthquakes in its modern history A year on, survivors of Turkey’s massive twin earthquakes gathered across the impact zone encompassing 11 provinces to commemorate their loved ones. Turkey
Meet Lebanon's Nawaf Salam, new ICJ president Salam, Lebanon’s former ambassador to the UN, becomes head of the UN’s top legal body at a critical time amid the Gaza war. Lebanon
India bets on Qatar again with 20-year LNG deal India is one of Qatar's top LNG customers, and the Gulf country is looking to expand its reach in Asia and Europe amid high export targets and increasing competition from the United States' expanding natural gas market. Qatar
Breaking | Last Updated: February 7, 2024, 8:09 am Hamas delivers 'positive' response on hostage deal, Qatari PM says Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said he was “optimistic” after receiving a formal response from the Palestinian militant group hours earlier. Israel
