Analysis How Iran's missile capabilities can help Russia's war in Ukraine With JCPOA limitations expiring, Moscow and Tehran are taking their defense ties to another level, with Russia reportedly discussing missiles purchases. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
As main funder of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's PIF doubles down on domestic investments Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund is doubling down on domestic investments to support plans to diversify beyond oil revenues, which have fueled the kingdom’s economy for decades. Saudi Arabia
Top US general to visit Lebanon as Hezbollah, Israel avoid full-blown war Hezbollah launched an attack against Israel Sunday in response to the killing of commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month, prompting officials to initiate contacts with foreign diplomats to contain the escalation and avoid an all-out war. Lebanon
Qatari FM meets Araghchi, Pezeshkian in Iran amid Gaza cease-fire talks The visit is the Qatari premier’s first to Iran since 2022, and it coincides with renewed efforts to reach a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Iran
EU warns Greek tanker ablaze in Red Sea poses maritime, environmental risks The MV Sounion was carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil from the southern Iraqi port of Basrah when it was attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Yemen
Analysis Hezbollah's attack disappoints Hamas but averts all-out war with Israel Both Israel and Hezbollah have signaled that Sunday’s exchange of fire is over, at least for the moment. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Hezbollah's Nasrallah says group reserves 'right to respond' in future after cross-border fire with Israel Hezbollah struck Israel in retaliation for last's month death of senior military official Fuad Shukr as a new round of cease-fire talks is set to begin in Cairo. Lebanon
