Analysis Egypt: $1.2B at stake as IMF reviews ‘halfhearted’ economic reforms The International Monetary Fund's delayed review began Tuesday, and Egypt could see the release of more than $1.2 billion in financing. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Middle East markets rally after Donald Trump's election victory Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index, the TASI, gained 0.9%, while Dubai's main share index gained 0.5%. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, a key player in the region’s stock markets, gained 0.4%. United States
Netanyahu is first as Middle East leaders rush to congratulate Trump Several leaders of Arab and Muslim countries in the region have congratulated Donald Trump on his election as US president, while others have expressed indifference. United States
As IRGC begins offensive, Iran links Sunni militant attacks to 'Israeli plot' The Revolutionary Guards said it was successfully advancing on a Sunni insurgency in the country's restive southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan province, claiming the militants had launched their most recent attack as part of an Israeli conspiracy to destabilize Iran. Iran
Exclusive Iraqi national security adviser finds 'pigeons' but no US forces at Kurdish airfield accused of targeting Iran A senior Iraqi official has toured an air base in Iraqi Kurdistan and verified that it has been evacuated of US troops, despite Iranian claims that it continues to be a source of drone strikes. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
