Archives for April, 2025

US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

Agence France-Presse

Iraqi markets a haven for pedlars escaping Iran's economic woes

Agence France-Presse

Judge says US can deport pro-Palestinian student protester

Agence France-Presse

Where Middle East’s top investors stand as tariffs roil US bond market

Saudi Arabia

McLarens dominate Bahrain practice, Verstappen rues 'too slow' Red Bull

Agence France-Presse

Interview

Syria's Kurds to demand federalism in tactical push for decentralization

Syrian Kurdish groups are uniting to push for federalism and constitutional guarantees of Kurdish rights in talks with Damascus, despite skepticism about interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s willingness to accept decentralization

Mohammed Ismail

President of the Kurdistan National Council

Sudan’s Burhan arrives in Turkey on heels of Eritrea visit, key victories

The talks come after a major military victory for the Sudanese army in Khartoum against the Rapid Support Forces, who are currently attempting to cement their stronghold in Darfur.

Sudan

Turkey accuses Israel of seeking to 'dynamite' Syria 'revolution'

Agence France-Presse

Syria’s Sharaa looks to boost ties with Turkey, Azerbaijan during Antalya visit

The new Syrian president was seeking international recognition at the Turkish forum, while Saudi and other Arab leaders met to discuss Gaza.

Syria

Analysis

UAE hedges against global economic volatility with EU trade agreement

The UAE is doubling down on bilateral free trade agreements as it hedges against economic headwinds fueled by the United States' universal tariff policy.

By Jennifer Gnana

In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics

Lebanon grills former security chiefs over Beirut port blast: What we know

The probe into the explosion caused by thousands of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate at the port has stalled for the past four years due to political interference in the judiciary.

Lebanon

Spain public broadcaster calls for 'debate' over Israel's Eurovision participation

Agence France-Presse

Trial of Tunisian opposition figures resumes, 6 on hunger strike

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

With F-35, Eurofighter jets on table, Turkey cools off on F-16 deal

With Eurofighters available and President Donald Trump back in office, Ankara is reconsidering the urgency of its $23 billion F-16 deal with the United States.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

China courts Gulf, BRICS allies as trade war with US escalates

Since US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on more than 180 countries on April 2, Beijing has stepped up engagement with Riyadh.

China

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's Egyptian King

Agence France-Presse