Saudi Arabia’s KBS, top Turkish and Pakistani officials hold rare meeting in Iran: What to know

In first such gathering, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman will join Pakistani army chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin for talks with Iranian officials amid fears of renewed US and Israeli attacks against Iran.

Iran

Newsletter: Daily Briefing

Why Trump endorsed Netanyahu for a second time

With just over a day before polls open in Israel, President Donald Trump has once again thrown his weight behind incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

By Gabrielle Debinski

In New York City, reporting on the Middle East

Analysis

How Netanyahu could attack Iran to force Israel into unity government after elections

While a strike against Iran before the Oct. 27 elections appears unlikely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could launch one immediately afterward to pressure his rivals into joining a wartime unity government.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Analysis

Saudi Arabia seeks to pressure China over Houthi arms without risking ties

Saudi Arabia has signaled its displeasure with China and is pursuing quiet diplomatic pressure as it tries to balance mounting security concerns against its economic and strategic interests with Beijing.

By Joyce Karam

Newsletter: Daily Briefing

Three killed in Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia

On Wednesday, debris from an intercepted drone killed two foreign workers, according to Saudi authorities, while a later attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam killed one person and wounded eight others.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh

Saudi artists step into the global spotlight

From Rome to London and Paris, Saudi artists explore family history, folklore and changing landscapes.

By Rebecca Anne Proctor

In Dubai, reporting on culture

Aramco evacuates staff as Saudi Arabia braces for potential Houthi escalation: What to know

The repeated and escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities and airports United States ordered the departure of non-essential government employees and their families from the kingdom, with oil giant Aramco reportedly evacuating its headquarters.

Saudi Arabia

China-Saudi consortium wins $306M World Cup stadium deal: What to know

The project is a vote of confidence to Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 agenda to diversify the economy away from oil, despite an uptick in attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on the kingdom in recent weeks.

Saudi Arabia

Newsletter: Business & Tech

Saudi economic ambitions under strain

Saudi Arabia postponed its flagship investment conference, known as “Davos in the Desert,” on Monday as Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels continued attacks on the kingdom.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

France’s Macron first Western leader to visit Saudi Arabia since Houthi escalation

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a surprise stop in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia

Newsletter: Gulf

Saudi economy feels the squeeze

Saudi Arabia is mobilizing a growing network of military partners, including the UK, Turkey, Egypt and France, to defend its airspace and infrastructure against Houthi attacks.

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Yemen displacement tops 250K as Houthis tighten siege on Taiz: What to know

The Houthis are looking to completely seize Taiz city, with clashes escalating in other parts of the south as well.

Yemen