Archives for August, 2023

Palestinian dies after shooting by Israel forces

Agence France-Presse

Morocco king at 60: diplomacy a priority as inequalities persist

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Is Biden’s reset on Iran paying off? 

Republicans say no; four benchmark dates to watch.

By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti

Iran top diplomat meets Saudi de facto ruler

Agence France-Presse

Tensions in Cyprus amid Turkish Cypriot plans to build controversial road

The rare confrontation between United Nations peacekeepers and Turkish Cypriot security forces rattled the ethnically divided island, which is home to one of Europe’s oldest frozen conflicts.

Turkey

Explainer: What's going on between Russia and Turkey amid Black Sea escalation

Ankara’s avoidance of a public confrontation with Moscow reflects its determination to maintain a balancing act between Russia and the West.

Turkey

Neymar lands in Saudi ahead of unveiling ceremony

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Tadawul posts losses but Saudi markets remain fundamentally strong 

'A bit of a correction' sheds some prior gains on the Saudi stock index, but professionals see reasons to keep investing in the kingdom.

By Harry Clynch

In London, reporting on Middle East economics

Republican senators claim 'dangerous precedent' set by Iran prisoner deal

Some Republicans call the deal a "ransom payment," but US officials say Iran could only access its frozen funds for humanitarian purchases under tight supervision.

Iran

Hungary inks deal for Qatari gas

Hungary and Qatar have signed a gas exportation deal as Europe diversifies its energy sources.

Qatar

UNRWA suspends services in Lebanese camp following deadly violence

The UN agency said it had halted assistance in the Ain al-Hilweh camp after reports of armed fighters in some of its schools following clashes.

Lebanon

Iran top diplomat meets Saudi de facto ruler

Agence France-Presse

Saudi crown prince meets Iran's foreign minister in Jeddah

The sit-down between Mohammed bin Salman and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is the highest-level meeting between Saudi and Iranian officials since their countries resumed ties in March.

Saudi Arabia

Sevilla goalkeeper Bounou joins Saudi club Al-Hilal

Agence France-Presse

Retraction: Women recount harrowing experiences in Syria’s trafficking networks

Analysis

Russia pushes North African trade area as Ukraine sanctions bite

Russia's influence across North Africa is varied, but regional countries could benefit from discounted Russian hydrocarbons, grain and fertilizer.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech