ME/NAF

  • Nov 19
  • 2 min read

Hamas aims to burnish credentials in Palestinian Gaza

The recent theft of trucks transporting aid to Gazans underscores the extent of insecurity pervading the territory

Palestinians
  • Nov 19
  • 2 min read

Oman’s reform programme will strengthen further

The latest IMF statement highlights the positive progress made on reforms

Oman
  • Nov 19
  • 2 min read

Hamas ties may become a burden for Turkey

Turkish sources denied reports that Hamas moved its political office to the country

Turkey
  • Nov 18
  • 7 min read

Gulf leaders will try to moderate Trump's policies

The Gulf states' stance on regional security issues, especially Iran, has changed significantly since 2016

Gulf states
  • Nov 18
  • 2 min read

Iran will use regional ties to offset Trump’s policies

US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to reinstate his policy of maximum pressure on Tehran

Iran
  • Nov 15
  • 2 min read

New ceasefire proposal will face Lebanese resistance

Reports are suggesting a renewed push to end the war in Lebanon

Lebanon
  • Nov 15
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s economy will takes decades to recover

The World Bank estimates that losses and damages total at least USD8.2bn between October 8 2023 and October 27 2024

Lebanon
  • Nov 15
  • 2 min read

Qatar-Turkey ties will strengthen even further

New bilateral agreements cover security, trade, humanitarian aid, media and communications and land transportation

Turkey