Analysis With Iran in mind, Israel's security brass warms to US defense pact After years of objecting to a defense pact with the United States, seniors in the Israeli security establishment are increasingly coming around to the idea. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Saudi-Iran soccer match canceled over Qasem Soleimani statue row Iran and Saudi Arabia resumed diplomatic relations in March. Soleimani, who was killed in a US airstrike in 2020, is a polarizing figure in the region. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Israel's defense exports on the rise, drone customers up 40% since 2020 Israel’s defense exports have been boosted in part by the normalization of relations with several Arab states. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Does Ankara attack mark strategy shift for Turkey's PKK? The attack inside Turkey has prompted worries over Washington's partnership with Syrian Kurds. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Saudi Arabia projects $21 billion deficit as economy diversifies from oil The kingdom was among the world’s fastest-growing economies last year with almost 9% GDP growth after a petrodollar boom amid a global rise in energy prices due to inflation and the Ukraine war. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on Middle East business, climate change, AI, tech
Second Israeli minister 'received warmly' in Saudi Arabia amid normalization push After the first Israeli official delegation and then a trip by Tourism Minister Haim Katz, Israel’s Communications Minister Shlomi Karhi is the latest Israeli minister to visit Saudi Arabia. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs