Middle East / Africa
Cost-of-living crisis lingers even after prices peaked
Food inflation has eased significantly in major economies but retail prices remain far higher than pre-pandemic
InternationalRiyadh will seek foreign policy balance for now
Saudi Arabia will carefully manage its ties with global powers while also upholding the reconciliation with Iran
Saudi ArabiaGuinea's foreign ties will ease pressure on junta
September 5 marked the ruling junta's third year in power and there is no clear timetable for a return to civilian rule
GuineaUK leader will keep trying to balance Israel policy
The United Kingdom has become the latest European country to impose a ban on arms exports to Israel
United KingdomIran will maintain trade and military ties with Russia
Parliamentary criticism of Russia has increased over the potential Zangezur corridor
IranOngoing US presence will balance Iran’s role in Iraq
Iraq and the United States have reportedly reached an agreement on the withdrawal of anti-IS coalition forces
IraqJordan will crack down further on potential dissidents
An attack by a Jordanian truck driver resulted in the death of three Israelis yesterday
JordanRabat’s natural disaster actions will face scrutiny
Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of a devastating earthquake, the country suffered exceptional thunderstorms
Morocco