In first, Bahrain asset manager targets up to $550 million in China yuan fund Gulf buyers have announced 13 acquisitions of public and private Chinese companies so far in 2023, compared to just one in the same period of last year, according to data compiled by LSEG. Bahrain
Iran executed 114 people since Israel-Hamas war began: report It seems Iran is taking advantage of the world focus on the Israel-Hamas war to carry out mass executions across its prisons. Iran
Analysis Hamas buys time in hostage talks as it ups psychological war against Israel Israel estimates that the publishing by Hamas of another video of a hostage and the demand by the group for five days of cease-fire as part of a deal to release captives, are meant for it to buy more time against the IDF ground offensive. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Turkey reports account surplus amid fiscal policy changes Turkish bonds may also become more attractive, according to a top bank, as Turkey’s new economic leaders raise interest rates and end unpopular policies. Turkey
Turkey, Greece agree on confidence-building measures as Ankara eyes F-16s The announcement comes as Ankara seeks to overcome congressional objections to its bid to purchase new F-16 jets from the United States. Turkey
Why is Saudi Arabia eyeing partnership with China in Pakistan refinery project? As Islamabad looks to bring in more foreign investment from the Gulf, Saudi Arabia is looking to China for partnership in a key refinery in Pakistan. Legacy: Gulf
Four attacks against US troops in Syria hours after strikes on IRGC facilities New rocket and drone attacks targeted US bases in Syria in the hours following the latest US airstrikes designed to dissuade the IRGC and its militias from continuing their attacks on American personnel. Syria
Analysis As Israel-Hezbollah tensions escalate, Iran not keen on 'all-out' war Israeli security experts note that while Hezbollah might not be interested in an all-out war with Israel, it has certainly increased its attacks against it in recent days. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
