Analysis As UK swings left with Labour landslide, what awaits Middle East policy? The party's campaign highlighted the importance of resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Seven Palestinians killed as Israel raids West Bank’s Jenin The Israeli military has ramped up its crackdown in the West Bank since the war in Gaza began, fearing a new front of fighting. Palestine
Analysis Hamas' response 'the best' Israel received, will Netanyahu scuttle deal? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Mossad chief David Barnea's trip to Qatar for further talks, but amid his far-right partners' objections, the move does not signal commitment to sealing a deal. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Hezbollah, Hamas delegations meet in Beirut as Gaza cease-fire talks resume Hezbollah hosted a Hamas delegation in Beirut as Gaza cease-fire talks reconvened in Qatar. Lebanon
Mossad chief heads to Qatar amid reports of 'breakthrough' in Hamas cease-fire talks Mossad's David Barnea traveled to Qatar Friday is set to meet in Doha with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani, as momentum builds for a Gaza ceasefire, hostage-release deal. Israel
GCC’s renewable energy push pays off with Qatar, UAE taking lead Several Gulf states rank relatively high on the World Economic Forum (WEF) Energy Transition Index, reflecting their efforts to transition toward renewable energy and reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Saudi Arabia
In navigating return of Taliban, will Saudi reopen embassy in Afghanistan? If the reported push to reopen materializes, it could help provide some legitimacy to the Taliban government. Saudi Arabia
Erdogan meets Xi, praises Turkey’s ties with China-led SCO bloc The Turkish president reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the China-led bloc. Turkey
Erdogan heads to Germany amid row over Turkish soccer player’s 'racist' salute A hand gesture by a Turkish soccer player has strained Turkish-German relations. Turkey
