UAE, Kenya conclude trade deal talks as Abu Dhabi expands influence in Africa The United Arab Emirates has established economic partnership agreements with 10 countries as it seeks to diversify its oil-based economy. Gulf
Analysis Netanyahu gives in to US pressure on Paris talks but still committed to war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked back his previous opposition and agreed to send an Israeli delegation to Paris only under American pressure and to preserve Israeli ties with Egypt. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Iran participates in Indian naval drill amid Red Sea tensions India recently deployed warships near the troubled body of water amid attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on ships. Iran
Why Saad Hariri return to politics in Lebanon is still unlikely Saad Hariri’s brief return to Lebanon this month fueled speculation that he might be eying a return to politics, but experts see it as far-fetched in current dynamics. Lebanon
Morocco-Spain thaw continues with investment pledge, aerospace deal Spain and Morocco have historically been at odds over Western Sahara, migration and territorial disputes. Morocco
