With outsiders purged, Iran hard-liners set to settle Khamenei succession Former President Hassan Rouhani has attacked the ruling hard-liners for purging him and other moderates from a key clerical body that will be responsible for picking Khamenei's successor. Iran
Analysis Gaza war complicates IMEC plans even as Gulf-India ties warm The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor's progress is facing some difficulties related to geopolitical complexities, funding and conflicts in the Red Sea and Gaza. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
What’s behind Erdogan’s pardoning of generals jailed over Turkey’s 1997 coup? The move comes after a landmark meeting between the Turkish president and the main opposition leader that sparked hopes for political reforms in the country. Turkey
Is Biden trying to undermine Netanyahu’s war cabinet from within? Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has exposed a fault line over day-after planning for the Gaza Strip. Israel
Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages from Gaza as Sullivan heads to region Israel has recovered from Gaza the bodies of three people kidnapped and killed by Hamas on Oct. 7. Israel
Why UAE’s ADNOC is mulling setting up US trading desk The UAE state-backed company recently held talks to recruit senior energy traders to oversee the expansion, Reuters reported. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Turkey-China in 'advanced' talks on EV manufacturing as Beijing footprint grows Turkey and the Gulf states are aggressively pursuing electric vehicles with entities eyeing cooperation with China. Turkey
Israel accuses South Africa of aligning with Hamas, distorting facts in ICJ case The Israeli legal team accused South Africa of distorting the truth and ignoring facts in an effort to help Hamas. Israel
Hezbollah claims use of new drone with S-5 missiles against Israel The Iran-backed group said it used a drone equipped with S-5 missiles in an attack against military sites in northern Israel, a first since hostilities erupted last October. Lebanon