Kuwait doubles down on Saudi ties driven by economics, counter-Islamism Kuwait's newly appointed crown prince, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah, is expected to advance the already good ties between his country and Saudi Arabia, as the two seek to further their economic prosperity. By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey In Exmouth, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics
Fatigued by Israel-Hamas war, Gazans pin hopes on stalled cease-fire talks Gazans have differing opinions about the cease-fire outline currently on the table, with many backing amendments to the US-backed proposal put forward by Hamas. By Rasha Abou Jalal In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Regional View US nixes Israel meeting after Netanyahu says US withholding weapons The White House rejects Benjamin Netanyahu's claims that it has withheld weapons and ammunitions over the "past few months." Israel
Egyptian authorities arbitrarily arresting Sudanese, Amnesty says The alleged mass arrests and forced expulsions of Sudanese coincide with the raging war in Sudan, where fears of foreign interference are growing. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Analysis France, Israel squabble over Gaza, Lebanon, but no divorce on horizon The Eurosatory affair and disagreements on Gaza and Lebanon have tampered with the bilateral relations between Israel and France, but not all is lost. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Suspected Israeli drone in south Syria kills Syrian army officer Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October, Israel has stepped up strikes inside Syrian territory, targeting Iranian-linked positions. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict