Analysis

How Trump could squeeze shipping firms impacted by Red Sea crisis

Xeneta, an ocean freight intelligence platform, warned Nov. 6 that shipping container rates grew by 70% during the last Trump administration.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

US strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria in latest round of retaliation

This was the first wave of retaliatory US strikes against Iran-backed militias acknowledged by CENTCOM in several months.

Syria

MBS condemns Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza as Saudi frustrations mount

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler has called for the establishment of a Palestinian state following phone calls with US President-elect Donald Trump and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian last week.

Saudi Arabia

COP29: Mideast players chase over $1T climate finance as Trump cues US retreat

Climate finance will be a key topic of discussion for world leaders gathering in Azerbaijan this week, yet there is little agreement on this issue that looms large for the Middle East and North Africa.

United Arab Emirates

Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pro-Israel pick for UN envoy?

The president-elect described the New York congresswoman as a "strong, tough and smart America First fighter."

United States

Analysis

Could Trump’s second term herald new era of US-Saudi arms trade?

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

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Analysis

How Trump's comeback could shatter Iran president's Reformist foreign policy

Donald Trump's comeback and prospects of a renewed "maximum pressure" policy on Tehran are complicating the Iranian president's pro-engagement foreign policy agenda, as he has to wage a tough battle against hard-liners at home determined to block his path.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Analysis

China not surprised by Donald Trump's win, sees Middle East opening

Trump's expected heavy focus on conflicts and hostility to Iran, grant China an opening when it comes to international diplomacy and expanding its ties in the Middle East.

By Joyce Karam

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional geopolitics, China in the Middle East

Analysis

As Erdogan hails Trump's return, what awaits Turkey-US ties?

The personal rapport between Erdogan and Trump could create a net positive for US-Turkish relations.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

Feature

Uncertain future: Gaza’s hopes and fears as Trump wins presidency

Palestinians hope for a sign that the US president-elect might shift American policy toward halting the Gaza conflict and addressing their humanitarian crisis, but they are not optimistic.

By Abeer Ayyoub

In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine

US presses charges in alleged Iran IRGC plot to kill Trump: What we know

The US Department of Justice unsealed on Friday the details of a criminal case in connection with an IRGC-backed plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump.

United States

How pro-Iran armed groups reacted to Trump's victory

Representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis doubt that the US president-elect will fulfill his campaign promise to end the ongoing wars in the region.

Lebanon