Egypt - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
2 days ago · Egypt: $1.2B at stake as IMF reviews ‘halfhearted’ economic reforms. The International Monetary Fund's delayed review began Tuesday, and Egypt could see the release of more than $1.2 billion in financing. By Jack Dutton. In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech.
Lebanon - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent …
1 day ago · A document published by Israeli public broadcaster Kan on Wednesday purports to contain the details of a US-backed cease-fire proposal between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon. As a growing number of airlines cancel and reroute flights in the region to avoid conflict, Lebanon's flagship carrier has provided a sense of stability amid turmoil. By.
Turkey - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
2 days ago · For weeks assorted Turkish officials have been leaking claims that there is indeed daylight between the president and his ally of a sort that may even result in an unraveling of their nine-year partnership that has helped keep the AKP in power. By Amberin Zaman. In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture.
Iran - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
4 days ago · What to make of Iran's 200% defense budget increase amid Israel tensions. The planned increase comes despite a widening deficit and record inflation rates, and after reports suggesting severe damage to Iran's air defense installations and missile production centers in the recent Israeli strike. By A correspondent in Tehran.
Israel - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
5 days ago · Iran arrests 7, kills 4 over alleged Israel links in southeast. According to a spokesperson, an elite military unit killed four “terrorists affiliated with the Zionist regime” and arrested seven others in the province that is home to a separatist group. Iran.
Saudi Arabia - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent …
4 days ago · Saudi Arabia. November 11, 2024. Riyadh 5:13 pm. 30°C. Analysis. With Donald Trump back in the White House, US-Saudi defense relations are poised to revert to a more transactional approach, marked by expansive arms deals and a focus on economic and strategic interests. By Francesco Schiavi. Bologna security, defense, economy, governance.
Sudan - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
4 days ago · The Burhan-Xi meeting serves as a vivid reminder that Sudan — 16 years ago a high priority issue for China’s foreign policy — is now a country in turmoil, fading from Chinese diplomatic priorities but with significant interests for Beijing. By Yun Sun. In Washington, DC, reporting on China-Middle East ties.
Kuwait - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
5 days ago · Kuwait's citizenship law changes reflect growing restrictions under new emir. Kuwait, having one of the more rentier economies, is seeing citizenship laws tightened and dissent quieted under the regime of its new emir. By Jennifer Gnana. In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics.
Bahrain - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
5 days ago · In first, Bahrain asset manager targets up to $550 million in China yuan fund. Gulf buyers have announced 13 acquisitions of public and private Chinese companies so far in 2023, compared to just one in the same period of last year, according to …
Libya - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
4 days ago · Libyan Central Bank standoff fuels conflict fears as Turkey, Russia send weapons. For the sixth time since 2021, the European Union’s naval air mission was blocked from inspecting the cargo of a Turkish-flagged vessel suspected of ferrying weapons to Libya. By Amberin Zaman. In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture.