Israel's Netanyahu approves $35B natural gas megadeal with Egypt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel will sell Egypt natural gas worth $35 billion, in the biggest-ever deal of its kind for the country. Israel
Analysis Iran’s FM Araghchi in Moscow as biting sanctions drive closer Russia ties The economic agenda of the meetings in Moscow and Tehran reflected a deliberate effort by both governments to signal momentum in a partnership increasingly shaped by isolation from the West. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
India’s Modi eyes closer ties with Jordan, Oman during visits Modi’s two-day visit to Jordan made investments and economic cooperation a central piece of the talks with Amman. Jordan
Egypt secures Qatari investment boost, launches first SCZONE industrial deal Bilateral trade between the two countries rose to $143 million during the first 10 months of 2025. Egypt
Exclusive Inside Netanyahu’s pressure campaign to block Turkey, Saudi Arabia from acquiring F-35s By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Russian leak signals Su-35s for Iran moving to production: What to know By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Analysis Saudi-led OPEC turns deaf ears on oil cuts amid global slowdown Predictions for GDP growth in the Gulf look more optimistic than those for the rest of the world, and the region is resisting calls to stop cutting oil production. By Salim A. Essaid
Why China's yuan is unlikely to see boost from Saudi entry to BRICS Oil transactions between China and the Gulf may be settled in Chinese currency, but experts do not foresee an end to the dollar's dominance soon. Legacy: Gulf
Turkey's central bank keeps interest rate at 8.5%, citing inflation The decision will be the bank’s final before Turkey’s crucial election in May. Turkey
Sudan conflict poses credit risk to economies in region: Moody’s The credit agency warned that the fighting had shut down the Sudanese economy and could leave multilateral development banks exposed. The Horn of Africa
Israel to supply Azerbaijan with satellites in $120 million deal Commenting on his recent visit to Uzbekistan, Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said Baku will purchase two satellites from the Israel Aerospace Industries. Israel
Egypt charges tourist ships in dollars as greenback crisis spirals Egypt commits tourist boats arriving in its ports to pay in US dollars amid a tough dollar shortage crisis in the populous country. Egypt
Israel's new embassy in Turkmenistan sends message to Iran After a visit to Azerbaijan, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen traveled to Turkmenistan to inaugurate Israel’s permanent embassy in Ashgabat. Israel
In UAE, Brazil’s Lula looks east for climate investments, peace brokering President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva looks to exert Brazil's power in a geopolitical landscape that has significantly shifted since he last held office. Legacy: Gulf
US, India, UAE, Israel announce creation of I2U2 joint business coalition The new coalition will see officials and business councils from the four countries collaborate to attract private sector partners to the I2U2 initiative. Legacy: Gulf
Lebanon raises minimum wage from $27 to $92 a month Hundreds of retired soldiers protested outside government headquarters as the Cabinet discussed an increase in public sector salaries. Lebanon
Signaling Iran, Israel's FM visits Azerbaijan, will open embassy in Turkmenistan Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is holding meetings in Azerbaijan before traveling to Turkmenistan, where he will inaugurate Israel’s embassy. Israel
Brazil signs $12.65 billion in deals with UAE, China amid struggling economy Brazil signed agreements worth $2.53 billion with the UAE and $10.12 billion with China. Legacy: Gulf
