Analysis How Trump's Gulf tour and release of Edan Alexander expose rift with Netanyahu The US-Hamas deal for the release of Edan Alexander is just one of a series of issues where the gaps between Washington and the Netanyahu government keep growing. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
From Nixon to Trump: A look at US presidential visits to the Gulf As Trump prepares for his visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Al-Monitor looks back at the history of US presidential trips to the Gulf. United States
In Gulf trip, Trump to prioritize blockbuster deals amid regional turmoil President Donald Trump is set to land in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the first stop in a Gulf tour focused on securing massive investments. Saudi Arabia
Trump heads to Gulf as markets surge on US-China tariff deal China and the United States said on Monday they agreed on a deal to cut reciprocal tariffs by 110% from May 14 as they seek to end the trade war that has upended global markets. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Will Trump's push for Gulf investment align with regional economic realities? By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Iran's counterbalancing act: Araghchi in Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump tour By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iranian, Saudi officials in India as more airlines halt service amid Pakistan row Iranian and Saudi officials headed to New Delhi in separate visits following Indian airstrikes in Pakistan that raised fears of war between the neighboring countries. Iran
Analysis As Trump heads to Gulf, Israeli security cabinet split over plan to 'conquer' Gaza Some associates of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu campaign for a limited Gaza operation to increase military pressure on Hamas, while the extreme right ministers call for retaking the entire Strip. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Wall Street, Silicon Valley executives to join Trump in Saudi Arabia as US courts Gulf funds US President Trump is visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on May 13-15 in his first foreign visit since returning to the White House for his second term in January. Saudi Arabia
Goldman Sachs lowers oil forecast after OPEC+ boosts production: What to know Saudi Arabia, Russia and other members of OPEC+ announced another major production increase, sending oil prices below $60 a barrel. Saudi Arabia
OPEC+ moves up meeting as oil prices continue to drop: What to know Saudi Arabia has signaled it is willing to live with lower oil prices as US President Donald Trump calls for more production. Saudi Arabia
China JV wins $1.13 billion contract to relocate Saudi university facilities The KSU deal marks the latest in a series of large contracts awarded by the Diriyah Company, which is overseeing the city project. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey rank in top 20 global military spenders: What to know Regional military spending saw a significant increase in 2024, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, amid conflicts in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, though it found that Europe drove the overall hike in global expenditures. Saudi Arabia
China’s Sinopec, Saudi Aramco to establish $4B energy venture: What to know The joint venture will engage in port operations, crude oil transportation and other activities at the refinery and petrochemical complex in the Gulei Port Economic Development Zone in Zhangzhou, in China's Fujian province. Saudi Arabia
Qatar, Saudi Arabia to pay off Syria’s $15B World Bank debt: What to know Both Gulf states have played a key role in the diplomatic outreach of Syria's new government. Syria