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Jordan-Syria border tensions will rise further
Amman has seized a major drugs shipment, the day after a high-profile cross-border attack on a US base
JordanA new Islamic State Mideast campaign will draw on Gaza
Islamic State (IS) launched a new military campaign in early January, calling for attacks to “avenge Gaza”
Middle EastIsraeli-Palestinian war will impact the global system
Israel has accused the UN of complicity in atrocities, while itself suffering a blow over genocide charges
IsraelForces’ deaths will deepen the US Middle East dilemma
Iran-backed Iraqi militias yesterday struck the Jordanian outpost of a US Syrian base, killing three US personnel
Middle EastKuwait's new government will focus on reforms
The new prime minister has assembled a cabinet with considerable professional and academic expertise
KuwaitIsrael’s AI sector will struggle amid Gaza conflict
Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely seen as critical for the future growth of Israel’s key high-tech sector
IsraelTunisia central bank move will hurt the private sector
The government is struggling to prepare to meet significant external debt obligations in 2024
TunisiaTurkey central bank governor will stay under pressure
Interest rates were increased to 45%, but the central bank also signalled the end of the tightening cycle
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