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Structural reforms will weigh on Egypt’s IMF loan
Despite improved conditions, the IMF warns of lingering downside risks that it argues will necessitate further reforms
EgyptTurkey’s security interests may dictate key road link
Turkey hosted a meeting on Baghdad’s Development Road project amid news of Iraqi military’s downing of a Turkish drone
TurkeyEventual royal succession in Riyadh will be smooth
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has consolidated his authority over all domains in the kingdom
Saudi ArabiaPolitics could reverse Turkey’s economic improvement
The IMF has acknowledged the success of tighter fiscal and monetary policies since mid-2023
TurkeyMigration carries political risks for Spain’s Sanchez
Irregular immigration from western Africa to Spain has risen substantially this year
SpainIsrael-Hamas war could expand to the West Bank
Israel is moving to eliminate militant infrastructure and capabilities in Jenin, Tulkarem and Tubas
PalestiniansIran-US talks face short-term political challenges
Iran’s leadership has indicated that it would talk with the United States about a new nuclear deal
IranYemen’s status quo drives disease and pollution
Cholera continues to spread, while a Huthi attack on an oil tanker risks environmental damage to the Red Sea
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