Analysis Israel’s Netanyahu sends mixed messages on hostage deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Wall Street Journal he continues to reject as hostage deal that would include ending the war in Gaza. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Turkish ammunition plant explosion kills 11, injures 7 Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Trump's national security adviser says ISIS, Israel border priorities in Syria Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Syria's new foreign, defense ministers close to Turkey, influential in HTS Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
India-Europe corridor, trade top Russian delegation talks in Iran: What we know A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup: What we know Saudi Arabia has poured billions into developing sporting infrastructure and buying up top global football talent as part of its Vision 2030 diversification strategy. Saudi Arabia
In search for Cleopatra's tomb, Egypt claims new discoveries Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Egypt: Archaeologists unearth 2,100-year-old temple in ancient village Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Iranian rapper Toomaj, who supported protests, released from prison Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Russia launches two Iranian satellites into orbit as ties grow Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Saudi's PIF downsizes foreign investment, turns to AI, domestic priorities Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Masdar acquisition of Terra-Gen stake builds on UAE-US renewable energy ties Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Israel sells $582M air defense system to Slovakia: What to know The air defense system, developed by Aviv Israel Aerospace Industries, is designed to counter various aerial threats such as ballistic missiles and drones. Israel
Analysis Gulf’s citizenship industry poised for growth amid new global uncertainty Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
UAE energy giant gets green light for $16B takeover of German firm Covestro Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Iran's power shortages force schools to close, fuel public anger: What we know Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Mideast merger and acquisition activity hits $36B in 2024 led by UAE, Saudi Arabia Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech