France expels 12 Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat escalation Paris decided to retaliate symmetrically after the expulsion on Monday of 12 of its diplomats from Algeria. Algeria
Over 200 arrested in Turkey, Europe in international drug bust: What to know Of the suspects, 225 were apprehended in Turkey and nine others were apprehended in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Belgium. Turkey
Israel arrests 6 over Turkey money transfer scheme: What we know The announcement of the indictments comes as Israel over the past week has expanded its operations in the West Bank. Israel
In first since 2012, pro-Kurdish lawmakers meet Erdogan, 'hopeful' about peace The meeting comes as Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party is treading a fine line amid ongoing outrage in the public over the Istanbul mayor’s arrest. Turkey
Analysis As Sudan's genocide case against UAE opens at ICJ, legal shield under fire By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Turkey ends probe into Meta over Threads data sharing Turkey's Competition Board has ended its investigation on Meta after the company agreed to new data-sharing terms for Threads. Turkey
Fearing war crimes claims, Israel warns 30 soldiers not to travel abroad: What we know The Israeli military is warning officers and soldiers that courts abroad could open investigations into them for serving in Gaza. Israel
Germany arrests suspected Hezbollah member: What we know Germany has arrested a man suspected of membership in Hezbollah accused of running two affiliated associations in Germany. Lebanon
Turkey launches counterfeit US dollar probe as exchange offices halt trade The Banking Association of Turkey said currency counting machines, counterfeit currency detection devices as well as ATMs were being updated against circulation of counterfeit banknotes. Turkey
UAE’s Jewish community in shock as arrests made in Israeli rabbi’s killing The Israeli-Jewish community in the United Arab Emirates is horrified after the killing of prominent Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan. Israel
Analysis Could Trump intervene against ICC arrest warrants to help Netanyahu? Associates of the Israeli prime minister had hoped that Trump's victory would derail International Criminal Court warrants. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Germany reluctant to arrest Netanyahu after ICC warrant as France, Canada commit to uphold The International Criminal Court on Thursday announced arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza. Turkey
With exception of Arab Hadash, Israeli parties slam ICC's Netanyahu warrant Apart from the Arab Hadash party, Israeli political leaders across the spectrum have condemned the International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif Six months after International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan submitted his request to prosecute them, the world court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel
Turkey prosecutors indict bank CEO in $44 million Ponzi scheme The latest indictment seeks lengthy prison sentences for the bank executives over a scheme targeting soccer stars. Turkey
Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, accuses parent of muzzling views on Gaza war It is not the first time tensions have been frosty between Ben & Jerry's and its parent company over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Palestine
Turkey postpones debate on controversial ‘foreign agent’ law amid public outcry The move follows criticism from the opposition and civil society over potential threats to free speech and media independence. Turkey
