Saudi business delegation arrives in Syria; deals worth $4 billion to $6 billion seen being signed Reuters
Iran's deputy FM says IAEA to visit after halted cooperation Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency will discuss a “new modality” for their future cooperation. Iran
Analysis AI pivot: Trump loosens export rules, opening path for Gulf tech surge Gulf states have been lobbying the Trump administration to loosen export restrictions on AI technology, although concerns have lingered among some within the current administration over security risks regarding China. By Jared Szuba , Samuel Wendel
Syria turns to Turkey for military support as US envoy urges strategy rethink The move deepens Ankara’s influence with the new government as Kurdish forces in Syria's northeast face new pressure to integrate with Syrian army. Syria
Analysis In Azerbaijan, Syria’s Sharaa extends reach to South Caucasus, worries Iran The Syrian president’s recent visit to Azerbaijan highlights Baku’s growing engagement with the Middle East. By Emil Avdaliani
