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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress in the chamber of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on July 24, 2024, in Washington, DC.

Netanyahu's speech to Congress

Democratic presidential candidate, US Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School on July 23, 2024, in Wisconsin.

Kamala Harris' Middle East policy

President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on stage before a group photo during the 2024 NATO summit on July 10, 2024, in Washington, DC.

Turkey committed to NATO but skeptical of alliance's future

Vision Golfe 2024 - Jack Dutton

Vision Golfe 2024 - Mastering Mega events in the GCC from a Sports Perspective

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Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed (L), the wife of Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, comforts a Kurdish woman during a ceremony marking the Anfal mass killings, after corpses were transferred from Baghdad to the Kurdish town of Chamchamal for burial, on February 21, 2024.

Ankara brushes off Iraqi first lady’s accusations labeling Turkey as 'invader'

In an unusual effrontery, the first lady accused Turkey of displacing hundreds and destroying large swaths of agricultural areas.

Meeting between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 25, 2024.

Biden presses Netanyahu to close gap with Hamas on cease-fire talks

A stray dog sits in front of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Aug. 23, 2022.

Analysis

Turkey’s opposition fears political motives behind stray dog bill

Ezgi Akin

Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

A fighter loyal to Sudan's army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, holds a weapon during a graduation ceremony in Gedaref state, May 27, 2024.

UAE, China, Russia, Turkey violating Sudan arms embargo: Amnesty

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to address a joint gathering of Congress in the chamber of the House of Representatives at the US Capitol, Washington, DC, July 24, 2024.

Analysis

Netanyahu delivers defiant speech, remains weak leader as Israel struggles in Gaza

Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

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This photograph shows Paris 2024 Olympics Games banner in front of the National Assembly, in Paris, on July 18, 2024.

From Egypt to Saudi: Meet Middle East's athletes at Paris Olympics

Burgeoning Iraqi soccer star Ali Jasim and 2020 Israeli gold medal winning gymnast Artem Dolgopyat are among the most-known competitors from the region.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks das he meets with G7 Foreign Ministers during NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, DC, on July 11, 2024.

Blinken signals optimism that Gaza cease-fire within reach

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - MAY 4: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the 2nd goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al Wehda at Al Awwal Park on May 4, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.(Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Analysis

Saudi Arabia's soccer dreams tested as Vision 2030 goal posts move

Samuel Wendel

Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Researchers believe these ancient residential buildings may represent part of the lost city of Tu'am in the United Arab Emirates. The city is thought to have reached its zenith in the sixth century.

Ancient lost city may have been unearthed in UAE: What we know

United Arab Emirates

This picture taken on April 24, 2018, shows Meroitic pyramids at the archaeological site of Bajarawiya, near Hillat ed Darqab, some 250 kilometers northeast of Khartoum.

Sudan's war devastates cultural heritage as rival generals vie for power

Technology

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Intel delays work on $25B Israel plant as tech sector feels impact of Gaza war

Israel’s tech sector has been impacted by the Gaza war as well as the government’s judicial reform plans and the global tech downturn.

Digital generated image of futuristic cubes connecting computer microchip. Cloud technology, big data or fintech technology. Concept of the new digital currency CBDC.

Quick Take

Saudi Arabia joins China and UAE in digital currency project

People look at a BYD Seal car by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD Auto at the Bangkok International Motor Show in Nonthaburi, March 27, 2024.

Quick Take

Turkey-China in 'advanced' talks on EV manufacturing as Beijing footprint grows

Quick Take

What Binance's new Dubai license means for UAE cryptocurrency sector

United Arab Emirates

A Kurdish man wearing a mask flashes the "V" sign.

Quick Take

PKK claims to down 15 Turkish drones in Nowruz announcement

Economy & Business

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Beijing

Quick Take

China’s Baosteel ups investment in Saudi steel plate venture to $1B

A subsidiary of the world’s largest steelmaker, China Baeowu Steel Group, will have a 50% stake in a major new Saudi-based venture.

Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek speaks during a breakout session on Creating Competitive Economies at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on May 15, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Regional View

Turkey returns $5B deposit to Saudi Arabia amid economic recovery

Foreign exchange rates are displayed against the Turkish lira on Istiklal Avenue, Istanbul, Turkey, March 21, 2024.

Quick Take

Turkey’s Central Bank keeps interest rates at 50% as inflation cools

A flydubai Boeing 737 Max taxis at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, on Nov. 22, 2023.

Quick Take

UAE's Flydubai says Boeing delays hurt airline’s expansion plans

United Arab Emirates

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Why G7's economic policy toward Russia might alienate Saudi Arabia