Middle East / Africa
Broken but not destroyed, Palestinian Hamas fights on
As the war in Gaza nears its one-year mark, Israel has severely degraded Hamas’s capabilities
PalestiniansGuinean junta will seek to increase control over army
The ruling military authorities have conducted a successive round of purges in the security forces
GuineaIsrael premier may try to ride out renewed pressure
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is being personally blamed for the death of six hostages in Gaza
IsraelLondon will aim to balance its position towards Israel
The UK government has announced an immediate suspension of some of its arms exports to Israel
IsraelInflation and growth in Turkey will slow further
The latest economic data shows improved inflation and trade deficit but slowing growth
TurkeyBarriers will raise costs for firms in Oman and Qatar
Oman and Qatar have introduced policies aimed at curtailing foreign investment and localising their workforces
OmanFailed Senegal vote may lead to Assembly dissolution
The government lost a parliamentary vote to amend the constitution to dissolve two government consultative bodies
SenegalEthiopia-Eritrea flight halt points to rising tensions
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended all of its flights into Eritrea
Ethiopia