Iran's oil reserves are in danger of becoming assets unless the new US administration eases sanctions that have left the country behind in production capacity and lost a race against time as the transition to low-carbon energy accelerates.
Israeli and Greek officials agreed to clear the way for vaccinated tourists between their Mediterranean countries to boost their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he is not guilty of one charge of bribery and three counts of fraud and breach of trust in a Jerusalem court.
Israel should celebrate. More than 20% of the population is fully vaccinated. Another 15% get the first of two bumps and will be protected by mid-February.
The Arab parliament condemns Kosovo's decision to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, which recognizes the disputed holy city as Israel's capital, reports Jordan's state agency Petra.
A small bomb exploded near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi, leaving no one injured, in an incident which an Israeli official said was being credited to terrorism.
President Hassan Rouhani's Chief of Staff said that the Biden administration is independent and will not obey all Israeli orders like the previous US government, as Israel announced that it was revising the plan of attack against Iran.
