Middle East
German Coalition at Odds Over Fighter Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
Germany's coalition government is at odds over whether to bow to British pressure and approve the production of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for Saudi...
US, Iran in Talks to Cool Tensions with a Mutual ‘Understanding’
The United States is holding talks with Iran to sketch out steps that could limit the Iranian nuclear program, release some detained US citizens and unfreeze some Iranian assets abroad, according to Iranian and Western...
Saudi Arabia Urges Improved Maritime Security in Gulf as Ties with Iran Resume
Saudi Arabia wants enhanced maritime security in the crucial Gulf region as part of its rapprochement with long-time rival Iran, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Saturday. Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed in March,...
Bahrain: Economy Surges 4.9% in 2022, the Highest Rate Since 2013
i24 News - Bahrain's economy grew by 4.9% in 2022, the highest rate since 2013. The Gulf nation's growth was driven by a 6.2% jump in real non-oil gross domestic product, Bahrain's state news agency...
Iran Reopens Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Saudis Seek Regional Recalibration
Iran on Tuesday reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of the end...
Iran Says to Form Naval Alliance with Gulf States to Ensure Regional Stability
Iran's navy commander said his country and Saudi Arabia, as well as three other Gulf...
At Least Three Killed in Clash on Iran-Afghan Border
Two Iranian border guards and one Taliban fighter were killed after shooting broke out near...
Erdogan Defies Predictions of Political Demise Ahead of Turkey Election Runoff
President Tayyip Erdogan has defied forecasts of his political demise in Turkey's elections, rallying voters...
Saudi Arabia Has Mostly Removed Antisemitic Tropes From School Textbooks, New Report Says
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has removed "practically all antisemitism," from K-12 textbooks, marking a...
German Coalition at Odds Over Fighter Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
Germany's coalition government is at odds over whether to bow to British pressure and approve the production of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for Saudi Arabia,...
US, Iran in Talks to Cool Tensions with a Mutual ‘Understanding’
The United States is holding talks with Iran to sketch out steps that could limit the Iranian nuclear program, release some detained US citizens and...
Saudi Arabia Urges Improved Maritime Security in Gulf as Ties with Iran Resume
Saudi Arabia wants enhanced maritime security in the crucial Gulf region as part of its rapprochement with long-time rival Iran, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin...
Bahrain: Economy Surges 4.9% in 2022, the Highest Rate Since 2013
i24 News - Bahrain's economy grew by 4.9% in 2022, the highest rate since 2013. The Gulf nation's growth was driven by a 6.2% jump...
Iran Reopens Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Saudis Seek Regional Recalibration
Iran on Tuesday reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of the end of a seven-year diplomatic freeze between the two regional rivals. The...
Iran Says to Form Naval Alliance with Gulf States to Ensure Regional Stability
Iran's navy commander said his country and Saudi Arabia, as well as three other Gulf states, plan to form a naval alliance that will also...
At Least Three Killed in Clash on Iran-Afghan Border
Two Iranian border guards and one Taliban fighter were killed after shooting broke out near a border post between Iran and Afghanistan, a Taliban spokesman...
Erdogan Defies Predictions of Political Demise Ahead of Turkey Election Runoff
President Tayyip Erdogan has defied forecasts of his political demise in Turkey's elections, rallying voters with a potent mix of religious conservatism and nationalism that...
Saudi Arabia Has Mostly Removed Antisemitic Tropes From School Textbooks, New Report Says
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has removed "practically all antisemitism," from K-12 textbooks, marking a significant step forward in the Kingdom's approach to Judaism and,...
Hezbollah Conducts Large Military Exercise in Lebanon
i24 News - Hezbollah, a Lebanese terrorist group and Iranian proxy, organized a large-scale military training exercise this Sunday, and invited foreign reporters to attend....
Turkey: Erdogan’s Rival Pledges to Repatriate all Refugees
i24 News - Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Turkey’s opposition leader in the presidential race, sharpened his tone on the issue of migrants on Thursday, vowing to send...
Turkey Election Rivals Both Claim Early Lead but Runoff Likely
Turkey appeared headed for a runoff presidential election with the parties of Tayyip Erdogan and opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu each claiming the lead but sources...
Palestinian Rockets Fired Towards Jerusalem, Israel Keeps Up Strikes on Gaza
Palestinian militants on Friday fired rockets towards Jerusalem for the first time since fighting across the Israel-Gaza border intensified this week while Israel kept up air strikes on Gaza amid Egyptian efforts to forge a ceasefire. Rocket sirens sounded in the town...
Iran Smuggled Arms into Syria Under Guise of Quake Aid
JNS.org - The massive US intelligence leak last month included a classified document showing that Iran and its proxies exploited earthquake relief intended for Syria...
