Trump says Kamala Harris 'hates' Israel as she calls for end to Gaza war In their first and perhaps only debate, neither Harris nor Trump offered a substantive plan to secure a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. United States
USS Georgia guided missile submarine arrives in Middle East The Georgia's arsenal multiplies the US Navy's precision-strike capabilities near Iranian shores as Israel awaits retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at an IRGC guest house in Tehran last month. United States
Analysis India, UAE relations move from crude oil imports to nuclear cooperation India, which sources 51% of its crude from the Middle East, is looking to strengthen strategic ties with the UAE. The South Asian country, which has significant nuclear energy capacity, signed its first nuclear cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi on Monday. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Senior Iranian official visits Russia amid pressure over alleged missile transfers The missile transfer allegations, coupled with looming, fresh Western sanctions, further complicated potential plans by the recently elected moderate government in Tehran to reengage with European powers for much-needed economic relief. Iran
Turkey’s Fidan calls on Arab League to unite against Israel in Egypt meeting This was the first time in more than a decade that Turkey was invited to join the summit. Turkey
Egypt urban inflation rises to 26.2% in August, first jump in five months The unexpected increase in inflation comes as Egypt deals with the economic effects of the Red Sea attacks and a new cabinet in office. Egypt
Turkey seeks to set up space rocket launchpad in Somalia Turkey’s endeavors in Somalia come amid growing tensions in the already volatile Horn of Africa, where a deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland raised concerns of foreign interference. Turkey
Analysis With reconstruction in mind, can Turkey-Egypt thaw offer lifeline for Libya? The complex interplay of regional and international interests and entrenched divisions within Libya itself suggest that progress may be slow and difficult to achieve. By Mohamed Eljarh
US confirms Russia received ballistic missiles from Iran The Biden administration announced sanctions on Iran’s flagship airline and individuals it said helped enable the delivery of Iranian drones and missiles to Russia. Iran
