Saudi Arabia poised to raise $11.2B in Aramco's second IPO Aramco had set a price range of its shares between 26.7 and 29.0 riyals ($7.12 and $7.73) but said on Friday it ended up pricing them at 27.25 riyals ($7.27). Saudi Arabia
Blinken to return to Middle East in diplomatic blitz to end Gaza war Washington's top diplomat heads to Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar next week as the Biden administration pressures Hamas and Israel to agree to a last-ditch cease-fire proposal to end the war and defuse a volatile border escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel
In Turkey, Qatar defense chief says no plans to expel Hamas The Qatari minister’s remarks came in response to increasing reports that the Gulf state is considering shuttering Hamas’ political headquarters in Doha. Turkey
Analysis After Modi's win, can Turkey-India ties grow despite Kashmir, IMEC differences? Turkish officials and experts believe there is room for the two countries to expand cooperation despite their differences. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Lebanon's military chief heads to US amid rising Israel-Hezbollah tension The visit coincides with escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah on the border and a foiled attack on the US Embassy in Lebanon. Lebanon
Invest Qatar sees big role for logistics sector, World Cup spurred investments The Gulf country ranks seventh globally in logistics competence in Agility's Emerging Markets Logistics Index as the Qatar Free Zones Authority brings in top companies in the sector. Qatar
Yemen’s Houthis arrest UN, rights workers in Sanaa The Iran-backed Houthis have responded to dissent in Yemen with repeated arrest campaigns since the war erupted in 2014. Yemen
Analysis Israel mulls 3 options against Lebanon's Hezbollah, including full-scale war The Biden administration is pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid war with Hezbollah and strive for an agreement. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
