As Egyptians head to polls, Gaza war helps Sisi secure third term Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi continues to reject any attempt to forcibly displace and resettle Palestinians in Sinai, which has garnered him wide popularity that he had lost in the past years. Egypt
Saudi PIF ups investment in China’s Alibaba-backed tech fund eWTP Arabia Capital invests in energy and technology start-ups across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. Saudi Arabia
What fate awaits Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun as another Beirut void looms? Another leadership position might soon be vacant in Lebanon amid bickering over the legality of extending the term of the soon-to-retire commander of the military. Lebanon
With world's eyes on Gaza, Turkey attacks Syria's Kurds again As of the beginning of 2023, at least 32 civilians have died in Turkish attacks in northeast Syria, including seven women and five children, according to local monitoring organizations. Syria
In balancing Turkey's interests, Erdogan walks tightrope between West, Hamas Despite his high-pitched criticism of Israel, Erdogan is expected to tread cautiously on ties with Hamas, unwilling to add further strain on Turkey’s relations with the West and jeopardize trade with Israel. Turkey
Analysis Explainer: Why did UN chief Guterres invoke Article 99 over Gaza? The invocation of the article, which formally brings the war to the attention of the Security Council, drew a rebuke from Israel and praise from Arab states, and may harm the UN secretary-general's relations with the US. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Turkey's Erdogan declares 'new era' with Greece on landmark visit The Turkish and Greek leaders vowed to maintain good neighborly relations in the interest of peace in the Agean Sea region. Turkey