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
Analysis Buoyed by Trump and protests, Israel sees opportunity against Iran regime Israel’s leadership is warning Tehran not to launch an attack as a means of diverting Iranians’ attention from the ongoing anti-government demonstrations. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
