Analysis Tom Barrack, Trump's pick for Turkey ambassador, is good news for Erdogan The US billionaire's close ties with the president-elect and a portfolio in dealmaking could provide room for improvement in Ankara-Washington ties, according to experts. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Who is who in Syria’s first interim government after Assad's fall Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Top US general meets with Syria’s Kurdish forces after Assad falls Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis Iran pursues wait-and-see approach in Syria as it copes with Assad's downfall A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup: What we know Saudi Arabia has poured billions into developing sporting infrastructure and buying up top global football talent as part of its Vision 2030 diversification strategy. Saudi Arabia
In search for Cleopatra's tomb, Egypt claims new discoveries Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Egypt: Archaeologists unearth 2,100-year-old temple in ancient village Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Iranian rapper Toomaj, who supported protests, released from prison Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Russia launches two Iranian satellites into orbit as ties grow The launch from Russia is the latest sign of the growing ties between Tehran and Moscow in a range of sectors. Iran
Saudi's PIF downsizes foreign investment, turns to AI, domestic priorities Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Masdar acquisition of Terra-Gen stake builds on UAE-US renewable energy ties Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon discusses AI, tech with Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk in US Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Syria's interim PM warns foreign currency shortage could hinder refugee return Nearly 14 years of civil war, international sanctions and the exodus of 4.82 million Syrians have crippled the economy, resulting in a sharp decline of the Syrian pound. Syria
UAE to host world's largest production plant for certain bioplastics Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Trump Organization to build luxury housing in Saudi capital: What we know Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis German firm's $14.5M fine not a deterrent for violating Iran sanctions Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Growing arms race tests Morocco’s military tech edge, Israel ties Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech