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A ferry passes a Turkish Navy submarine navigating the Bosphorus on Sept. 27, 2024, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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How Turkey’s nuclear submarine bid is a game changer for its naval strategy

Time, costs and international politics, not technological expertise, will be Turkey’s main challenge in reaching its aspirations for a nuclear-powered navy.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks as Vice President JD Vance (R) and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff (C) embrace, during the swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House on May 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Witkoff provided an update on the Houthi conflict in the Middle East. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

US ‘encouraged’ by latest Iran nuclear talks ahead of Trump's Gulf visit

After three hours of talks in Oman on Sunday, the two sides agreed to meet again to work through the technicalities of a potential deal.

Iran

Commuters drive past a newly-installed billboard bearing the image of a Lebanese flag and a statement that reads in Arabic "Lebanon a new era", replacing a Hezbollah billboard, on the road leading to Beirut's Rafic Hariri International airport on April 10, 2025. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH EID/AFP via Getty Images)

Lebanon's first municipal elections in nearly 10 years: What to expect

The elections come amid seemingly shifting political dynamics in the country after the Israel-Hezbollah 13-month war that ended late last November.

Lebanon

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, in the Oval Office of the White House on March 20, 2018.

Analysis

Will Trump's push for Gulf investment align with regional economic realities?

During his May 13-16 trip, Trump aims to unveil trillions of dollars in Gulf investment and trade commitments in the United States.

By Jack Dutton

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

This general view shows the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Guba, Ethiopia, on Feb. 19, 2022.

Analysis

Against Ethiopia, Egypt courts East African states over Nile dam dispute

Tensions over a wide range of issues, including Ethiopia’s ambitions for Red Sea access, are likely to worsen the dispute with Egypt over Addis Ababa’s controversial dam on the Nile River.

By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

In London, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics

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Why Trump agreed to ceasefire with Houthis that ignores Israel, root causes

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 06: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a swearing-in ceremony for Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff in the Oval Office at the White House on May 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump provided an update on the Houthi conflict in the Middle East. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Analysis

Iran's counterbalancing act: Araghchi in Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump tour

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to AFP during an interview at the Iranian consulate in Jeddah on March 7, 2025.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

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Skepticism shrouds Syria-Israel indirect talks with bets on Sharaa

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa upon arriving for a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace, Paris, May 7, 2025.

By Ben Caspit

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

Egypt’s Sisi in Russia, meets Putin after military parade: What to know

Egypt

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Relations between Israel and Germany have been strained in recent years

Germany, Israel mark 60 years of ties as Gaza war casts shadow

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US President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on May 4, 2025

Trump hails Air Force One 'gift' after Qatari luxury jet reports

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Israel has cut Gaza off from aid since March, with aid agencies warnnig they have run out of food

Netanyahu vows further fighting despite planned US-Israeli hostage release

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Ami Ayalon, a candidate for the Israeli Labor Party leadership, arrives to vote in the second and decisive round of party primaries on June 12, 2007, in Geva Carmel, northern Israel.

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Against Ethiopia, Egypt courts East African states over Nile dam dispute

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