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Expert: US needs oil, Biden sinking

The high inflation and the soaring fuel prices in the US are gnawing away at President Joe Biden’s popularity, so he is going back on his election campaign promises to find new financial resources, a political expert says.

US says to help integrate Israel, Arab states’ air defenses

Bipartisan US lawmakers from both houses of the Congress on Thursday introduced legislation aimed at bolstering defense cooperation between Israel and several Arab states with the Pentagon's explicit involvement, in order to "thwart threats from Iran and its proxies."

“Efforts underway to arrange meeting between Iranian, Saudi FMs”

A Kuwaiti media outlet says efforts have begun to arrange a meeting between the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia in Baghdad.

UN says Israel has “no intention of ending occupation”

An independent commission of inquiry set up by the UN Human Rights Council announced that Israel must do more to end the occupation of the territories Palestinian leaders want for a future state. The report cites evidence that Israel has “no intention of ending the occupation.”

Iraqi PM: ‘Remarkable progress’ in Iran-Saudi talks

The Iraqi prime minister says diplomatic discussions between Tehran and Riyadh to iron out differences have made ‘remarkable progress’, adding talks have reached ‘advanced stages’.

Saudi Arabia seizes Yemen-bound fuel ship in violation of truce

The Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) announced the Saudi-led coalition has banned a Yemen-bound ship carrying tons of fuel from docking at Hudaydah Port in violation of a UN-brokered ceasefire agreement.

Families of 9/11 victims press Biden over Saudi meeting

A group representing the families and loved ones of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks wrote an open letter to President Joe Biden over his reported upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi FM: Our hands are extended toward Iran

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan has said talks with Iran must be based on the shared stance of Persian Gulf countries, adding “Our hands are extended toward Iran”.

Israeli settlers, army troops storm al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of flag march

Dozens of Israeli settlers, escorted by military forces, stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds on Sunday morning.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in WB

A Palestinian teenager has been killed by Israeli troops in the village of al-Khader, south of the occupied West Bank, local media reported, citing the Palestinian ministry of health.

US officials in Saudi Arabia for talks over Iran, energy

Two senior US officials visited Saudi Arabia this week for talks that included global energy supplies, Iran and other regional issues, the White House announced on Thursday.

Palestinian probe confirms Israeli troops deliberately shot Al Jazeera journalist

The Palestinian Authority has announced the results of its investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. It confirmed that Israeli forces deliberately shot and killed the veteran reporter.

Nasrallah: 2000 war ended myth of Israel’s invincibility

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, in a ceremony, has congratulated Lebanese on the anniversary of the liberation of southern Lebanese territories in 2000 after a successful military confrontation with the Israeli regime.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen in WB raid

Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian teenager on the outskirts of the north West Bank city of Nablus.

Activist: Reports of Saudi transfer of power fabricated

Reports that suggest the transfer of power in Saudi Arabia from the ailing king to the de factor ruler is imminent, are baseless and meant to test public opinion, says a Saudi dissident and political activist.

Saudi FM says progress made in talks with Iran but “not enough”

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says there has been some progress in talks between Riyadh and Tehran but "not enough" and that the kingdom's hands remain outstretched to Iran.

Palestine urges ICC to investigate Israeli killing of Al Jazeera reporter

The Palestinian foreign ministry has formally asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by the Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

Israeli embassies on alert following IRGC member assassination in Tehran

Israel has reportedly put all its embassies across the globe on alert following the assassination of a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in Tehran.

Damascus: Three killed in Israel raid on Syria

Syrian government sources say at least three people were killed at Damascus International Airport on Friday in a missile attack from Israel.

Hezbollah leader: Nobody should pin hopes on UN or Arab League

The secretary general of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah has said the Palestinian people have realized that they should no longer wait for the Arab League or the United Nations to resolve the Palestine crisis.

New video shows no fighting before Al Jazeera reporter killed

A new video has emerged showing relative calm and quiet, moments before Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli troops in the West Bank. This contradicts claims by Israeli officials that fighting was taking place in the area at the time of the shooting.

Yemen Ansarullah leader: We won’t let US make decisions for us

The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement says Yemenis will not allow the US to make decisions for them.

Report: Israel not to investigate killing of Palestinian correspondent

The Israeli military is not planning to investigate the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, leading her family to reiterate their call for a transparent probe into her shooting.

Hezbollah won election despite all pressures, electoral law should change: Nasrallah

The secretary general of Hezbollah says the resistance movement won Lebanon’s recent parliamentary elections despite all pressures, calling, however, for reforms in the country’s electoral law.

Syria FM urges Arab states to improve relations with Iran

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has called on Persian Gulf Arab states to work to resolve their differences with Iran and improve their relations with the country.

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