Turkey’s Fidan meets Hamas political leaders in Istanbul after Sinwar's killing The meeting came a day after the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the militant group's leader, was confirmed and coincided with the top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Turkey. Turkey
Analysis Kuwait's citizenship law changes reflect growing restrictions under new emir Kuwait, having one of the more rentier economies, is seeing citizenship laws tightened and dissent quieted under the regime of its new emir. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Analysis How does Sinwar's death reshape Iran's proxy war on Israel? Sinwar's killing is seen as a major blow to the group and to Iran as well given the operational role he played within Hamas and how he closely aligned Hamas' policies with Tehran's strategic interests and regional ambitions. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Turkey: Support for EU on rise as trust of US, China, Russia remains low A recent survey reveals an increase in favorability for the EU and NATO in Turkey, while perceptions of the United States, China and Russia continue to falter. Turkey
Relief and loss: Palestinians in Gaza split over killing of Yahya Sinwar The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has provoked conflicting reactions among Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
With Sinwar dead, US pushes Israel’s Netanyahu to take off-ramp Israel’s killing of Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks, has renewed hope for a cease-fire deal that would free the remaining hostages. Israel
