US cautious on Iran’s Bahrain frozen funds claims, warns of sanctions The official Islamic Republic News Agency reported on Monday that officials from Iran's and Bahrain’s central banks held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the release of Iran's “foreign exchange resources in Bahrain.” Bahrain
Netanyahu 'committed' to US cease-fire plan despite 'partial' deal offer The State Department characterized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that he would accept only a partial cease-fire deal as a slip of the tongue. Israel
US seeks new military basing in West Africa amid withdrawal from Niger US troops are "on pace" to leave Niger by Sept. 15 deadline, according to the Pentagon's top commander of forces in Africa. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
How the UAE became a magnet for millionaires Lax regulation and easy pathways for obtaining visas have helped attract high-net-worth individuals to the United Arab Emirates. By Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
Egypt looks set to secure $1.1B EU loan to boost economic recovery The latest injection is part of a larger two-proposal package from the 27-state bloc to help the North African country's struggling economy. Egypt
Palestinian talks in China postponed as Hamas, Fatah trade blame Hamas and Fatah were due to meet in Beijing this month, following talks in the Chinese capital in April aimed at unifying the rivals amid the war with Israel. Palestine
NVIDIA to deploy AI across Middle East amid increasing US-China tech tensions It was reported in August 2023 that Washington planned to curb exports of some AI microchips from NVIDIA, as well as from Advanced Micro Devices, beyond China to some unspecified Middle Eastern countries. Qatar
Attacks on churches, synagogues in Russia’s Dagestan: What we know The incident follows a major ISIS attack in Moscow in March. Russia
'A security risk': Israeli commission warns Netanyahu on submarine affair While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not been charged in the submarine affair trial, a state inquiry commission has warned that its conclusions could harm him. Israel
Turkey detains over 30 ISIS suspects as raids continue The detentions come amid a series of attacks by the Islamic State's Khorasan branch in the region. Turkey
Lebanon holds airport tours to dispel weapons report amid Israel-Hezbollah tension Lebanon has responded to a report that Hezbollah is moving weapons through its international airport with a tour for foreign diplomats and journalists. Lebanon
