France, Morocco ink over $10B in deals during Macron visit King Mohammed VI welcomed Macron to Morocco as part of a three-day visit by the French president in which around 20 deals were agreed upon. Morocco
Saudi Arabia's NEOM attracts $16B in private financing over 2 years Saudi Arabia's flagship sustainability project has attracted substantial private investments and is looking for more. Saudi Arabia
CIA chief returns to Egypt in last-ditch effort for Gaza deal: What we know The Israeli press reports that CIA chief William Burns will head to Cairo Thursday for more talks on a possible deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel
Analysis What to make of Iran's 200% defense budget increase amid Israel tensions The planned increase comes despite a widening deficit and record inflation rates, and after reports suggesting severe damage to Iran's air defense installations and missile production centers in the recent Israeli strike. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Scarred by Trump and Biden, Palestinians remain pessimistic over US election Palestinians surveyed by Al-Monitor said that while they are closely following the US presidential race, there is a widespread sense that little will change for Palestinians, regardless of who wins. Palestine
Analysis In Morocco, France's Macron dangles Western Sahara concessions to mend ties After years of diplomatic disputes, French President Emmanuel Macron is adamant on repairing ties with Morocco. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Saudi Aramco expects oil demand to average 104.5 million bpd in 2024 The CEO of the world's largest oil-exporting company sounded more bullish on oil demand compared with OPEC and the IEA. Saudi Arabia
Despite deteriorating human rights record, Egypt hopes for US support under Harris or Trump Cairo hopes that whichever form it takes, the new US administration will continue backing its positions and policies in the Middle East and Horn of Africa. Egypt
In first, Saudi Arabia to begin trading China-focused ETF: What we know The ETF, which will begin trading on the Saudi Stock Exchange, has raised more than $1.2 billion. China
Eight UNIFIL peacekeepers injured in southern Lebanon rocket attack Eight Austrian soldiers belonging to the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission were injured by a rocket strike in southern Lebanon, which UNIFIL said was likely fired by Hezbollah. Lebanon
