Analysis Iran nuclear crisis: China and Russia advocate talks, but are they seeking solutions? Russia and China issued a joint statement with Iran calling for the removal of unilateral sanctions and advocating diplomacy to resolve Tehran's nuclear standoff with Washington. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis What Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE arrest means for green card holders, free speech Mahmoud Khalil’s case sets the stage for a major legal battle in the US, which could have repercussions for the rights of green card holders, free speech and political activism. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia finance startups lead Forbes Middle East Fintech50 Some 119 fintech startups across the Middle East and North Africa raised $700 million in 2024, accounting for 30% of the total MENA startup funding for last year. Saudi Arabia
