Middle East / Africa
Chances of an Israel-Hezbollah truce may be slim
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said the premier has not responded yet to a US-French proposal
IsraelTo regain market share, Saudi oil policy will change
The government appears intent on gradually increasing oil production from December
Saudi ArabiaTrade agreements will boost Abu Dhabi’s non-oil sector
The United Arab Emirates signed trade deals with New Zealand and the United States yesterday
United Arab EmiratesSudan’s aid needs will continue to outpace funds
Donors have promised more aid but there is still no end in sight to the fighting that is driving humanitarian need
SudanArrests may signal limits to Chad's ties with Moscow
One Belarusian and three Russians close to the Wagner Group were detained at N'Djamena airport
ChadRabat’s wins will harden Sahrawis’ independence drive
France dealt the Polisario Front a diplomatic setback after declaring support for Morocco's plan for the Western Sahara
Western SaharaNigeria's new Dangote Refinery may ease fuel shortages
The new Dangote Refinery has begun producing petrol and will soon begin regular sales to the national oil company
NigeriaIran may help transfer of Russian anti-ship missiles
Iran is facilitating talks that could see Russia transfer supersonic anti-ship missiles to Yemen's Huthi rebels
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