US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, latest Pentagon estimates show
The war's impact on global energy costs has weighed on support for Republican candidates in the upcoming US midterms
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Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking a guard outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
An unidentified minor was shot dead after attacking a police officer with knives outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade. The assailant shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ during the incident, raising Serbia’s terrorism threat level.
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Netanyahu claims victory, Jordan and Syria agree on security committee and Dubai approves Dh2bn urban plan | The National
A concise round-up of the region’s top news stories this morning
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Egyptian and Saudi foreign ministers discuss regional crisis, de-escalation efforts
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Saudi Arabia spoke via phone about efforts to manage and prevent escalation in the ongoing regional crisis. They emphasized the importance of ongoing consultation and coordination.