House passes ICC sanctions bill, setting up showdown for Biden and Democrats After passing the House with bipartisan support, the bill responding to a requested arrest warrant for Netanyahu now heads to the Senate. Israel
Iran's Ahmadinejad, Haghanian grab spotlight in tight presidential race All eyes are now on the hard-line Guardian Council, which is expected to remove the vast majority of the 80 hopefuls, leaving a limited number to compete in a controlled election process. Iran
US joins Europeans in rare censure of Iran at UN nuclear watchdog The International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-member board of governors has voted to censure Iran for the first time since November 2022. Iran
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman Syrian-Kurdish leader Salih Muslim says it's the people, not US or Turkey, who decide local elections in northeast Syria Amberin Zaman interviews Salih Muslim
The Al-Monitor Brief Italy’s Meloni sours on Israel's Netanyahu Kristen Talman interviews Rina Bassist
Egypt’s foreign reserves hit record $46B on back of UAE, IMF deals Egypt’s foreign reserves have been boosted by a recent Emirati investment in the Ras El-Hekma coastal area, though the economy is still struggling with inflation. Egypt
Le Drian says France keen to help Saudi Arabia transition away from oil France's former top diplomat said that his country was supportive of Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy. Saudi Arabia
Israeli war cabinet calls Lebanon meeting as Hezbollah tension spikes Israel's war cabinet is set to convene to discuss the escalation of violence on the border with Lebanon. Israel