What's behind Hezbollah's Naim Qassem openness to Lebanon-Israel cease-fire For the first time since Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon began Sept. 30, Hezbollah has indicated openness to a cease-fire separate from a deal in Gaza. Lebanon
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign funds ranked wealthiest in world with $1.7 trillion The assets of Gulf sovereign funds have risen considerably in recent years, in large part due to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. United Arab Emirates
Where do Kamala Harris, Donald Trump stand on Gaza war, Iran policy? During events marking the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hamas attack that sparked war in Gaza, both candidates roughly outlined strategies for de-escalation. United States
Live Updates Israel defense chief postpones US visit as differences over Iran response grow Israel's premier has reportedly barred the defense minister from traveling to the United States until he speaks with the US president and his security cabinet approves a response to an Iranian missile attack. Lebanon
Son of Osama bin Laden deported, banned from France: What we know French authorities have deported Omar bin Laden, son of Osama bin Laden, and banned him from returning to the country. Saudi Arabia
Middle East startups see 34% uptick in global investors Data firm MAGNiTT reported Tuesday that the Middle East far outperformed other markets and regions, including Africa and Southeast Asia, which saw steeper drops. Saudi Arabia
Analysis As response looms, US tries to dissuade Israel from catastrophic attack on Iran The United States, Saudi Arabia and other regional powers are waiting to see which strike option Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will chose to retaliate against Iran as his defense minister heads to Washington. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
