Analysis As Hamas wavers on deal, Israel's main front moves to Lebanon's Hezbollah As Netanyahu plays for time, the Israeli military has recommended to the government that troops wrap up their activities against Hamas in the southern Gaza city within a month and move on to deal with Hezbollah in the north. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
At least two killed in suspected Israeli strike in south Lebanon A strike hit between the towns of Jannata and Deir Qanoun En Nahr, killing at least two people, amid increasing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. By Adam Lucente , Beatrice Farhat
Biden’s nominee for Iraq ambassador vows to counter resurgent ISIS The career diplomat emphasized the role of economic development and good governance in combating the terrorist group. By Megan Mineiro In Washington, DC, reporting on US Congress
Saudi Arabia holds investment summit in Brazil, plans to invest $15B Brazil’s energy minister said Saudi Arabia plans to invest $15 billion in the South American country, bolstering already strong economic relations based largely on mining, meat and oil. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Why Uzbekistan is increasingly looking to Turkey, Saudi Arabia for investment Tashkent is trying to diversify energy sources and bring in fresh foreign investment, turning to both Turkey and Saudi Arabia to accomplish this. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman Why Iran is stronger, Israel more vulnerable, and the US needs to engage more in the Mideast Amberin Zaman interviews Steven Cook
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
Egypt needs clean energy to shine after $50B bailout, but will it? Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech