Hospital raids, mounting deaths: Iran's unrest enters volatile phase Iran's nationwide unrest has deepened as lethal force collided with state warnings, exposing a widening gap between official control and fast-growing public defiance. Iran
Analysis From Red Sea to Horn of Africa: How Yemen exposed the Saudi-UAE divide Saudi Arabia’s confrontation with the UAE in Yemen has laid bare a deeper struggle for influence over the Red Sea and surrounding regions. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Saudi Arabia, UAE accelerate cashless payment push in 2026: What to know Dubai is targeting 90% cashless transactions by the end of 2026, while Saudi Arabia is now set to enforce an e-payments rule for domestic workers. Saudi Arabia
Syria's Sharaa, Saudi crown prince discuss economic ties as SDF clashes flare Syria is facing a number of security challenges amid sectarian tensions as it rebuilds its economy. Syria
Saudi Arabia to open stock markets to all foreign investors in February: What to know The Saudi Capital Market Authority announced that it would remove restrictions that have historically limited foreign investors' access to the country’s Tadawul stock exchange. Saudi Arabia
Lebanon pursues remnants of Syrian regime in country: What we know Lebanon’s military has stepped up security efforts amid reports of remnants of the ousted regime of President Bashar al-Assad inside Lebanese territory. Lebanon
In first, Israel's foreign minister visits Somaliland: What to know Ten days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized Somaliland, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar arrived in Hargeisa for the first official visit. Israel
