Analysis Is Trump-Taliban reset possible to counter China's Afghanistan influence? How — or whether — President-elect Donald Trump will diplomatically engage with the Taliban remains to be seen. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Turkey’s proposed ‘foreign agent’ law threatens press freedom, critics say The bill is seen as a major blow to the already weak independent civil society organizations in Turkey. Turkey
Israel's Smotrich calls for annexation of occupied West Bank: What we know Israeli far-right minister and long-time supporter of Israeli settlements Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday that he had ordered preparations for an Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank. Israel
Analysis How Trump could squeeze shipping firms impacted by Red Sea crisis Xeneta, an ocean freight intelligence platform, warned Nov. 6 that shipping container rates grew by 70% during the last Trump administration. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
UAE's ADNOC doubles down on gas, allocating $15B over next 5 years In a Monday statement ADNOC Gas said it had raised its capital expenditure plan to around $15 billion for the next five years, from about $13 billion. United Arab Emirates
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pro-Israel pick for UN envoy? The president-elect described the New York congresswoman as a "strong, tough and smart America First fighter." United States
MBS condemns Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza as Saudi frustrations mount Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler has called for the establishment of a Palestinian state following phone calls with US President-elect Donald Trump and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian last week. Saudi Arabia
Israel steps up strikes in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza despite diplomatic push Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip have witnessed heavy airstrikes in the past days, amid renewed efforts to appease the situation in the region. Lebanon
COP29: Mideast players chase over $1T climate finance as Trump cues US retreat Climate finance will be a key topic of discussion for world leaders gathering in Azerbaijan this week, yet there is little agreement on this issue that looms large for the Middle East and North Africa. United Arab Emirates
