Grant Wahl’s body reaches US as second journalist dies at World Cup in Qatar Two journalists have died covering the World Cup in Doha, leading to controversy and speculation during the politically charged tournament. Gulf
In press freedom index, Middle Eastern countries go from bad to worse Press freedom and journalist safety remain “very bad” in the majority of the Middle East and North Africa nations, Reporters Without Borders' 2022 index shows. Syria
Luberef, Aramco set tone for hot 2023 IPO listings in Gulf Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
TotalEnergies proceeds with gas exploration plans in Lebanon Lebanon has been eagerly working with the French energy giant since reaching a historic maritime border agreement with Israel in October. Lebanon
Greece compares Turkey to North Korea in latest row with Erdogan Erdogan’s remarks raise stakes in rivalry between fellow NATO members as threatening rhetoric escalates. Turkey
UAE-Ukraine trade deal would shore up Middle East food security The goal is to ultimately secure "all aspects of the international food production supply chain." Gulf
Israeli army to investigate death of 16-year-old Palestinian girl Defense Minister Benny Gantz has shot down accusations that Israeli troops intentionally killed teenager Jana Majdi Assam Zakarna during a raid in the West Bank town of Jenin, but the military investigation is ongoing. Israel
Iran publicly executes another 23-year-old in connection to protests Iran hanged on Monday protestor Majid Rahnavard, on charges of killing two members of the Basij force. Iran
On US visit, Arab Israeli leader warns against Netanyahu’s new government In a meeting with the United Nations secretary-general, Hadash-Ta’al party head Ayman Odeh blamed successive governments of neglecting to protect Israeli Arab citizens. Israel
Saudi GDP growth continues on back of high oil prices Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy is also growing, boding well for its ambitious economic diversification projects. Gulf