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US investor Steve Witkoff attends the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.

Who is Trump’s new Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff?

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Women are seen walking at the Roj Camp in northeast Syria, on April 8, 2025.

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Syria's Kurds say Trump aid cuts are feeding radicalism in ISIS camps

In an interview at Syria’s Roj camp, the head of intelligence for the Women’s Protection Units warns that US funding cuts are fueling a resurgence of ISIS ideology among detained women and children, deepening an already volatile security crisis.

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By Amberin Zaman

In Paris, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov walk together after their meeting to give a joint press conference at the foreign ministry headquarters in Tehran on February 25, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)

IAEA chief in Tehran as Iran FM returns to Russia with Khamenei letter

Rosaleen Carroll

In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon fighter aircraft of China's Ba Yi (August 1st) Aerobatics Team release smoke while performing manoeuvres during the first Egypt International Airshow at Alamein International Airport in Alamein in northern Egypt on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images)

China, Egypt to hold first air force drill as military ties grow: What to know

Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

US forces patrol oil fields near Syria's northeastern border with Turkey in the Qahtaniyah countryside in the far northeast corner of Hasakeh province on Sept. 3, 2024.

US weighs plans to slash troop presence in Syria by more than half

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

A man and woman walk past a mural depicting an Iranian official in civilian clothing sitting across the table from an American official wearing military fatigues painted on the outer walls of the former US embassy in Tehran, colloquially referred to as the "Spy Den," on April 8, 2025.

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Iran claims upper hand in nuclear talks even as Trump floats military option

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In Tehran, reporting on politics

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'Snow White' banned in Lebanon, Kuwait over Israeli star Gal Gadot

Lebanon's government banned Disney's latest film for its inclusion of Israeli actress Gal Gadot while countries like the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan plan to show the movie.

Muslims perform the morning prayer around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, early on March 30, 2025.

In photos: Muslims celebrate Eid el-Fitr across the Middle East

Rosaleen Carroll

In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East

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AL-Monitor Riyadh: Explore Saudi tradition at Fanajil Exhibit

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Rebecca Anne Proctor

In Dubai, reporting on culture

Sand dunes and camel safari experience at the Inland Sea, Qatar, Jan. 30, 2024.

AL-Monitor Doha: Celebrate Eid with safaris, calligraphy and sweets

Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

A visitor walks through an art installation at the pedestrian entrance of Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, on Dec. 28, 2019.

AL-Monitor Dubai: Efie Gallery expands to new Alserkal Avenue space

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Rebecca Anne Proctor

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The Netflix stand at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2023, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 3, 2023.

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In challenge to Netflix, local Middle East streaming services see robust growth: What to know

The Saudi MBC Group reported a staggering 515% surge in net profits in 2024 with its Shahid steaming service building its edge over Netflix.

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By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Is a US-Turkey tech showdown looming as Ankara pushes new rules?

Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

TOPSHOT - People queue to visit statues of Pokemon characters displayed outside the Lotte World Tower in Seoul on April 26, 2024. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP) (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images)

Saudi group buys 'Pokemon Go' for $3.5 Billion: What we know

Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Digital generated image of abstract AI chat icons over digital surface.

AL-Monitor FutureVerse: AI superpowers clash

Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Saudi digital economy expert Deemah Al-Yahya speaks onstage during the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square, New York, Sept. 24, 2024.

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As AI superpowers clash, Saudi tech diplomat pushes collaboration over competition

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A picture taken on Dec. 7, 2021, in Istanbul shows Turkish liras.

Turkey's budget deficit narrows to $6.8B in March as lira fluctuates

The data was released as Turkey has been facing economic turmoil and currency volatility.

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China's oil imports highest since 2023 amid Iran crude spike: What to know

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Retired US army general, David Petraeus, speaks at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on May 15, 2024.

David Petraeus, ex-CIA head, tapped to lead KKR's push into Mideast markets

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

People walk past the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street on April 11, 2025, in New York City.

Where Middle East’s top investors stand as tariffs roil US bond market

Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

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China courts Gulf, BRICS allies as trade war with US escalates

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech