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
French FM to visit Israel as Paris, Washington work on Lebanon deal In another push to end the war in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will travel on Wednesday to Israel. Israel
Saudi Aramco in 'advanced' talks on hydrogen offtake as Q3 income drops 15.3% Aramco's Q3 net income fell 15.3% to $27.6 billion on low oil prices. Aramco is looking to expand into new business areas such as renewables and hydrogen. Saudi Arabia
China to issue up to $2B in bonds in Saudi Arabia as business ties deepen The two countries have been deepening economic and trade ties to help each other meet strategic initiatives such as China’s Belt and Road Initiative with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan. Saudi Arabia
Russia launches two Iranian satellites into orbit as ties grow The launch from Russia is the latest sign of the growing ties between Tehran and Moscow in a range of sectors. Iran
Analysis Kamala Harris, Donald Trump sent messages to Israel to end Lebanon war by Jan. 20 Both US presidential candidates push Israel to end its war against Hezbollah as quickly as possible, yet Prime Minister Netanyahu might have other considerations in mind. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
