French company revives Syria agreement to rebuild bridges: What we know The agreement covers 37 bridges in Syria, where infrastructure was severely damaged during the civil war, but may now be rebuilt following the lifting of Western sanctions. Syria
EU FMs hold talks with Iran's Araghchi as US mulls strike: What to know The meeting in Geneva follows President Donald Trump saying on Thursday that he will decide within two weeks whether to involve the United States directly in the Israel-Iran conflict. Iran
China, India, EU countries evacuate citizens from Iran and Israel Some countries are urging citizens to leave Israel and Iran via land borders as the airports remain closed. Israel
France blocks Israeli weapons display at Paris airshow: What to know After their exclusion from the Eurosatory and Euronaval fairs, Israeli armament companies have now been prevented from participating in the Bourget defense show in Paris. Israel
EU commission removes UAE, adds Lebanon and Algeria to money laundering list: What to know United Arab Emirates
Analysis As Israel faces 'avalanche' of global criticism, Netanyahu fixated on Trump By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis US, French, Irish diplomats flock to Middle East with focus on Gaza aid EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu and senior American officials are visiting Israel and the region in a bid to advance humanitarian aid for Gaza. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Turkey, Greece agree on confidence-building measures as Ankara eyes F-16s The announcement comes as Ankara seeks to overcome congressional objections to its bid to purchase new F-16 jets from the United States. Turkey
Explainer: Why Turkey's Erdogan finally initiated Sweden’s NATO ratification Turkish officials caution that ratification of Sweden's accession to NATO is not a done deal and that the process remains littered with challenges. Turkey
Morocco-UK Xlinks undersea power cable to generate 'real value': Octopus Energy Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson said that it would help Morocco fight climate change. Morocco
European Union launches humanitarian air bridge for Gazans via Egypt The European Union will start sending humanitarian aid for displaced Gaza residents, including shelters, medicines and hygiene kits. Palestine
France on high alert due to Hamas-Israel war, Louvre Museum closed The killing on Friday of teacher Dominique Bernard was apparently related to tensions in the Middle East, said French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin. Israel
Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria announce mechanism to clear mines in Black Sea The joint mechanism between Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania comes after the British government said Russia might use sea mines to deter Kyiv from exporting its grain. Turkey
EU's backpedaling on Palestinian aid exposes fissures on foreign policy An EU Commission spokesperson said at a Brussels briefing on Tuesday that earlier comments by a senior EU official were not endorsed by the top leadership of the 27-state bloc. Palestine
Turkey’s energy minister to visit Israel as talks advance on gas transfers to Europe The Turkish energy minister says his country’s priority is to bring Israeli gas to Turkey. Turkey
Morocco to host 2030 World Cup as Saudi Arabia bids for 2034 The announcement follows historic performances by Morocco’s men's and women's squads at their most recent respective World Cups. Saudi Arabia had also sought to host the 2030 tournament following Qatar winning the rights to host in 2022. North Africa
Turkey expands crackdown, airstrikes against PKK as Erdogan lashes out at West The Turkish Defense Ministry said 16 new targets, including caves, bunkers and warehouses in the northern Iraqi regions of Metina, Hakurk, Gara, Qandil and Assos, were destroyed in the strikes. Turkey
