In letter to Biden, Barzani warns of Iraqi Kurdistan's collapse, urges mediation KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's letter to Biden is aimed at jolting the administration into action as tensions rise between Erbil and Baghdad. Iraq
Libya devastated by Storm Daniel with over 2,300 killed, 10,000 feared missing The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have sent aid to Libya, where more than 2,000 people have died due to severe flooding. North Africa
Dubai apartment prices soar, spooking expats The cost of the average apartment in Dubai rose 20% in one year through August. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Israel's Mossad chief sets new red lines for Iranian leadership, Russia Mossad chief David Barnea warned the Iranian leadership directly and Moscow more subtly, but his real message was for American ears. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Interview Fintech, digital sukuk could spur Islamic finance growth in Middle East The Gulf has seen a boom in funding for fintech startups, more than quadrupling from $200 million in 2020 to $885 million last year. Mohamed Damak Global Head of Islamic Finance at S&P
Iran reveals names of 5 citizens sought in US prisoner deal Washington and Tehran are on the verge of a deal that would see the exchange of five Americans for five Iranians, most of whom were accused or convicted of sanctions violations. Iran
