Raisi: Iran 'never has hope' in Vienna talks Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has struck a pessimistic tone commenting on the nuclear talks between Iran and world powers. Iran
Iraq receives 145% more foreign visitors in 2021 Iraq waived the visa requirements for citizens of many economically powerful countries last year in a bid to attract tourists and businesspeople. News Brief
Saudi Arabia building support for Expo 2030 bid The kingdom wants to host the international cultural forum, which is currently being held in Dubai. News Brief
Saudi IT industry to work with German software firm SAP on cloud technology The memorandum of understanding is the latest to come out of the LEAP technology forum in Riyadh, and reflects the kingdom’s diversification efforts. News Brief
Mixed reactions from Congress to Jerusalem conflict Several Democrats in the House and Senate want the Biden administration to pressure Israel over the possible eviction of Palestinian families from their homes in Jerusalem, but other Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed support for Israel after Hamas' rocket attacks. Washington Pulse
Fire breaks out at Kuwait's largest oil field Two workers were injured at the Greater Burgan field in southeast Kuwait. News Brief
Russian ship gets stuck near Caspian en route to Iran The cargo vessel got stuck in a canal north of the Caspian Sea while bringing goods to Iran. Russia and Iran have lobbied for an alternative to the Suez Canal through their countries recently. News Brief
Syrian state media: Israeli helicopter attacks near border One person was injured by the strike in southern Syria near the border with Israel. Syria also reported Israeli airstrikes last week. News Brief
Intel: UN finds undeclared chemical weapons stockpile in Syria The Syrian government is not being transparent with chemical weapons inspections, say UN officials. Syria
Israeli forces shoot two Palestinians in West Bank following attack Yet another violent incident has increased the tension between Israelis and Palestinians, a lot of it over a land dispute in Jerusalem. News Brief
Israel strikes Syria for second day An Israeli helicopter launched a missile in Syria's southern Quneitra province, according to state media. News Brief
German company removes dangerous material from Beirut port The Lebanese government is also seeking satellite images other countries have of the Beirut port explosion site. Lebanon
Member of Boogaloo movement expresses 'regret' for attempting to help Hamas Two members of the anti-US government Boogaloo movement have pleaded guilty to attempting to support the Palestinian military organization Hamas. News Brief
Suspected Israeli airstrikes hit factory on Syrian coast The attack was the first since a missile from Syria landed near an Israeli nuclear reactor last month. News Brief
Swiss diplomat falls to her death in Iranian capital The unidentified diplomat was a top official at the Swiss Embassy in Tehran. News Brief
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian following shooting of Israeli students in West Bank Clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians have occurred several times in the Palestinian territory this year. News Brief
