Syria says Israel behind multiple attacks in Damascus, at least 3 killed The strikes occurred in a district close to housing state security agencies. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Saudi Aramco’s oil production pivot signals Riyadh’s embrace of fungible fiscal policy Karen Young In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy
Quick Take Egypt’s Sisi: Suez Canal revenue down as much as 50% over Red Sea attacks The decrease in revenue and traffic in the canal due to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels is exacerbating Egypt’s foreign currency shortage and overall economic crisis. Egypt
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman Palestinian children face unspeakable suffering says American doctor who treated them in Gaza Amberin Zaman
Regional View Saudi tech giant expands investments into China, AI as part of $100B plans Alat plans to invest $100 billion by 2030 to coincide with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 plan to wean the kingdom’s economy off of its reliance on oil. Saudi Arabia
Sen. Coons to visit Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah clashes, leadership crisis Democratic Senator Chris Coons is headed for Beirut in what some observers comment is a show of US support for Lebanon at a time of ongoing crisis. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
US vetoes Gaza cease-fire resolution at UN Security Council The United States blocked a Security Council resolution demanding “an immediate cease-fire” between Israel and Hamas but offered its own draft calling for a “temporary” one. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Regional View Turkish lawyer detained over Sharia comments as Islamist-secularist debate flares In the run-up to nationwide municipal elections, the arrest of the lawyer for her comments has provoked a fresh maelstrom over the role of religion in public life. Turkey