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Tunisian local polls show apathy amid economic crisis
The local elections have revealed voter apathy and scepticism about the president's agenda
TunisiaRisks of Tunisian default likely receding for now
Tunisia covered much of its external debt obligations this year without resorting to an IMF programme
TunisiaA divided opposition will benefit Turkey’s ruling AKP
The Good Party has decided to stand alone in the March local elections, breaking its alliance with the main opposition
TurkeyIsraeli-Palestinian crisis, and talks, will drag on
As Israel steps up southern Gaza operations, hostage and truce discussions have been revived
IsraelTurkey’s rate rises will be more modest in early 2024
The Central Bank raised interest rates by 250bp to 42.5%, the highest in two decades
TurkeyBahrain's energy transition will be slow
A climate-focused fund is helping to improve Manama's environmental credentials, suggesting renewables are a priority
BahrainYemen’s Huthi statements will not calm fears
The Huthis issued messages aimed at assuaging market concerns over shipping in the Red Sea
Middle EastIraq provincial vote will reaffirm latest power shifts
Preliminary results of the long-awaited provincial polls offer little hope to establishment critics
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