Analysis Saudi borrowing blitz picks up as Vision 2030 deadlines, World Cup loom Saudi Arabia is ahead of the pack as countries wary of volatility borrow cash before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Biden defends foreign policy legacy as Gaza ceasefire deal 'on the brink' President Joe Biden's final foreign policy speech came as negotiators rush to secure a Gaza ceasefire deal before he leaves office. United States
Turkey’s ruling party hits out at Israel’s support for Kurdish-led SDF Ankara breaks its silence as Erdogan’s ruling party delivers the first official response to Israel’s support for the Kurdish-led SDF. Turkey
Top US general in Mideast meets Lebanon's Aoun in bid to shore up ceasefire with Israel CENTCOM commander Gen. Erik Kurilla's final diplomatic tour of the region under President Joe Biden came as the outgoing president defended his foreign policy legacy in a speech from Foggy Bottom. Lebanon
Kuwait sentences 13 to prison over Hezbollah financing: What we know Kuwait has had tense relations with Hezbollah in the past and the ruling comes as Saudi Arabia is reportedly pushing for the Iran-backed group to be disarmed. Kuwait
Iran to ramp up nuclear power production as talks with E3 begin in Geneva Iran is once again at the table for talks with the E3 to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement, which was effectively rendered hollow once the US withdrew from the deal under Trump in 2018. Iran
Turkey’s Erdogan targets LGBTQ+ community in push for 'Year of the Family' initiatives The Turkish president took swipe at the LGBTQ+ community and at social media as he announced new measures to encourage child birth. Turkey
Analysis Iran, Russia to seal strategic partnership: What’s in it for Moscow? Iran and Russia are set to bolster ties with a strategic pact, deepening cooperation in defense, trade, and counter-Western alliances. By Anton Mardasov
Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas Three Americans — Keith Seigel, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Edan Alexander — are among the hostages set to be released from Hamas captivity. Palestine
Nawaf Salam secures enough votes to be Lebanon's next prime minister The ICJ president is not a Hezbollah favorite, but has secured the backing of more than 70 parliamentarians to be Lebanon's next prime minister. Lebanon
