Jordan’s King Abdullah calls church shooting ‘terror attack,’ at least 7 killed: What to know Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom. Jordan
Culture Turkey egg donor scam allegedly sold clients on promise of blond babies An investigation triggered by a husband’s tip has led to at least 45 arrests in an alleged network that sold Turkish donor eggs to foreign clients seeking Scandinavian ancestry. Turkey
Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan, Saudi national charged in bugging OpenAI meetings? The Saudi national who was arrested for allegedly planting a covert listening device at OpenAI’s offices has extensive experience working at leading technology companies in the US and serves as a venture partner at a Saudi venture capital firm. Saudi Arabia
Explainer PKK pulls out of Metina in northern Iraq amid Turkey peace process The withdrawal comes as the peace process between Turkey and the militant group gains momentum alongside increasing security cooperation between Ankara and Baghdad. Turkey
France’s Sarkozy stands trial on alleged Libya funding: What we know Former President Nicolas Sarkozy denies allegations that he received 50 million euros to fund his 2007 election campaign from late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Libya
Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala: What to know Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested on Dec. 19, just six days after arriving in Tehran where she had conducted a series of interviews for her podcast series. Iran
Israeli arrested on suspicion of spying, arson for Iran: What we know The Israeli is suspected of spying for Iran, torching vehicles and taking pictures in the neighborhood of National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz. Israel
Sednaya, Syria’s most notorious prison, finally exposed: What we know After the fall of Damascus, detainees have poured out of an infamous Syrian prison, yet some claim more detainees are trapped in cells deep underground. Syria
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
