Analysis Saudi Arabia's MBS on 'comeback tour' in first US visit since Khashoggi murder President Donald Trump will host Saudi Arabia's de facto leader for talks focused on deepening US-Saudi ties, Gaza diplomacy and reciprocal investments. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Middle East commercial aircraft fleet will double in 20 years, Airbus says The European planemaker predicted the Middle East will be one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation regions with 4,080 new passenger aircraft deliveries in the next 20 years. United Arab Emirates
Culture Musician Arash Sobhani brings protest-infused Iranian rock to New York The founder of the famed Tehran band Kiosk says the album addresses the failures of uprisings in Iran while incorporating influences from the wide range of musical styles in his new home. Iran
Turkey proposed joint leadership for COP31 to end hosting standoff with Australia, sources say Reuters
