The United States has informed the Iraqi government that its efforts to deter Israel from launching airstrikes against Iraqi territory have been exhausted, as tensions continue to rise between Israeli forces and Iraqi resistance groups

Sources close to government circles have revealed that Gulf nations are adamantly refusing to allow Israeli aircraft to traverse their airspace for any strikes against Iran, seeking to mitigate their risk of becoming embroiled in a wider conflict

In a briefing on Monday, U.S. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby emphasized that Iran remains a significant security concern for Israel, despite recent developments

This decision comes as the United States aims to leverage its relationship with the Saudi kingdom to advance its strategic interests in the Middle East, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Gaza

The historic agreement, forged amid optimistic visions of economic collaboration and military cooperation between Riyadh and Washington, established a framework where Saudi Arabia would exclusively trade oil in US dollars

A Turkish Defense Ministry spokesperson announced, "The contract was signed, and delegations from both sides are now negotiating the finer details." This development marks a notable enhancement in Turkey's defense capabilities, providing it with some of the most advanced F-16 models available

Despite the damage inflicted, the ship continued its voyage with no injuries reported among its crew. The Norderney is managed by Sunship Schiffahrtskontor, which has also not issued a statement

"If we need to ... we will stand alone. I have said that if necessary, we will fight with our fingernails," Netanyahu affirmed, invoking the resilience of Israel during the War of Independence in 1948

The Israeli military's operation in Rafah, Gaza, prompted by security concerns, has resulted in civilian casualties. International observers condemn the actions, questioning the ethical use of force in the densely populated coastal enclave

Student protests against Israel on campuses across America erupted into clashes with law enforcement this Wednesday, as police arrested demonstrators at both the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Representatives of the PIF have engaged in discussions with prominent U.S. venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, among other financiers, in recent weeks. The talks have revolved around the potential formation of a partnership to fuel the AI fund's endeavours

Biden's misidentification of world leaders is not an isolated incident. Just last month, he confused Angela Merkel twice with the late Helmut Kohl, adding to a growing list of verbal missteps that have fueled speculation about his cognitive abilities