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
Israel advances 'travel bubble' with other Mediterranean countries Israel is in talks with Greece, Cyprus and a few other countries with low infection rates about creating travel corridors for resuming international flights. Israel
Lebanon begins to reopen after four-day lockdown Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced Lebanon would move ahead with a five-part plan to reopen the economy. Lebanon
Parts of Iraqi capital go under full lockdown after jump in virus cases Iraq's health minister announced the new restrictions for some areas of Baghdad today. Iraq
Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva receives Chinese approval for new Huntington's treatment The approval to provide the tablets in China that treat the deadly neurological disease is the second in the world after the United States. Israel
Egypt releases, on bail, editor-in-chief of prominent independent news outlet Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, has been released on bail following her arrest Sunday. Egypt
Intel: Pompeo warns off ICC, welcomes Netanyahu’s new government US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government on Sunday, mere days after warning the International Criminal Court against investigating Israel for alleged war crimes in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Originals
Israeli man found guilty of murder in 2015 arson attack on Palestinian family Amiram Ben-Uliel's actions sparked outrage among both Palestinians and Israelis, but his lawyers questioned the conditions under which he confessed to the crime. Palestine
Intel: Saudi arms sale probe factored in Trump's firing of watchdog President Donald Trump fired State Department Inspector General Steve Linick last week in part because of an investigation into an $8 billion emergency arms sales for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a source on Capitol Hill told Al-Monitor. Saudi Arabia
FBI finds al-Qaeda link in Pensacola naval base shooter’s iPhone Recently unlocked phones show the man who killed three people at a Florida naval base had likely been in contact with al-Qaeda. United States
Iranian tankers appear to be en route to Venezuela The United States has called for shipments between the two sanctioned countries to stop. United States
Kuwait threatens jail for flouting face mask order Kuwait will now begin jailing those who leave their homes without a face mask. Kuwait
Israel counting on European friends to thwart EU sanctions Israeli diplomats are engaging with European Union members considered more friendly to Israel in order to thwart attempts to punish Israel over annexation plans. Palestine
