Hezbollah-Israel clashes intensify as fears grow of all-out war in Lebanon The situation on the Israel-Lebanon border is worsening, all while US efforts to reach a cease-fire in Gaza have yet to lead to a deal. Lebanon
Iran’s acting FM in Iraq for talks on bilateral ties, Gaza war The visit is part of an ongoing regional tour that also took Ali Bagheri Kani to Lebanon and Syria and kicked off shortly after his appointment. Iran
Pentagon hosts Lebanon’s army chief in bid to avert Israel-Hezbollah war The Biden administration wants the Lebanese Armed Forces to deploy near the Israel-Lebanon border to help defuse a potentially explosive conflict with Hezbollah. But first, Lebanon's top general needs to be able to pay his soldiers their salaries. Lebanon
From Israel to Iran, Modi 3.0 eyes deepening of India's Middle East ties India refuses to be restricted by its former Cold War commitments; as with any other power or wannabe power, only self-interest matters, and the oil monarchies of the Gulf top India's list of friends in the region. Iran
Why is Saudi Arabia cutting funding, reducing costs on ambitious projects? Saudi Arabia is reevaluating its financial priorities under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitious Vision 2030 plan to diversify the nation away from a reliance on oil. Saudi Arabia
UAE, Saudi leaders expected at Italy's G7 summit as Meloni boosts Gulf ties Italy is seeking Saudi investments and closer gas ties with the UAE, all while it focuses on migration and energy-related interests in North Africa. Saudi Arabia
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