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Will Turkey’s military presence in Somalia lead to conflict with Somaliland?

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Meet Tim Walz, Harris’ VP: Progressive favorite with mainstream views on Israel, Iran

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A view of the destruction by the Israeli military of Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip on July 29, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group.

Inside the Palestinian Authority’s day-after plan for Gaza

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Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh flashes a victory sign during the swearing-in of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hours before his death in an air strike in Tehran

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed while visiting Iran

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Politics and Security

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Smoke billows following Israeli bombardment in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on August 11, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Pentagon watches closely for signs Iran will attack Israel

The Biden administration is touting this week's last-ditch round of Gaza cease-fire negotiations in a bid to dissuade Iran and its proxies from striking Israel, but officials say the threat of a coordinated attack has not yet diminished.

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, in the Oval Office, Washington, DC, July 25, 2024.

Analysis

Does Netanyahu feel the pressure in Gaza cease-fire talks?

Andrew Parasiliti

Andrew Parasiliti

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security

TOPSHOT - Turkish ruling and opposition lawmakers fight each other after a scuffle between former footballer Alpay Ozalan (unseen), a lawmaker from Erdogan's ruling AKP party and Turksih Workers Party (TIP) deputy Ahmet Sik (unseen) at Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara on August 16,2024. A brawl broke out in Turkey's parliament on August 16, 2024, after lawmakers convened to discuss the status of a jailed opposition figure controversially stripped of his parliamentary immunity earlier this year. T

Brawl erupts at Turkey's parliament over jailed MP, 2 lawmakers injured

Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Boys walk on dry bricks to traverse a puddle of sewage water past mounds of trash and rubble along a street in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees, northern Gaza Strip, August 14, 2024.

Analysis

Can progress on Gaza cease-fire talks help US restrain Netanyahu, hold off Iran attack?

Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on February 13, 2024 shows (L to R) CIA Director William Burns during an official State Dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2023; Israel's Mossad Director David Barnea during a conference in Herzliya on September 10, 2023; and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on January 16, 2024. CIA director William Burns, Mossad chief David Barnea and Qatari Prime

US says Gaza cease-fire talks in ‘end game’ with new proposal

Elizabeth Hagedorn

Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

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Imane Khelif

Middle East athletes rack up 44 medals at Paris Olympics

Ten Middle Eastern countries won medals at this year's Paris games.

This photograph shows Paris 2024 Olympics Games banner in front of the National Assembly, in Paris, on July 18, 2024.

From Egypt to Saudi: Meet Middle East's athletes at Paris Olympics

Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - MAY 4: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the 2nd goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al Wehda at Al Awwal Park on May 4, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.(Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Analysis

Saudi Arabia's soccer dreams tested as Vision 2030 goal posts move

Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Researchers believe these ancient residential buildings may represent part of the lost city of Tu'am in the United Arab Emirates. The city is thought to have reached its zenith in the sixth century.

Ancient lost city may have been unearthed in UAE: What we know

Beatrice Farhat

Beatrice Farhat

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

This picture taken on April 24, 2018, shows Meroitic pyramids at the archaeological site of Bajarawiya, near Hillat ed Darqab, some 250 kilometers northeast of Khartoum.

Sudan's war devastates cultural heritage as rival generals vie for power

Rebecca Bradshaw

Rebecca Bradshaw

Technology

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Intel delays work on $25B Israel plant as tech sector feels impact of Gaza war

Israel’s tech sector has been impacted by the Gaza war as well as the government’s judicial reform plans and the global tech downturn.

Digital generated image of futuristic cubes connecting computer microchip. Cloud technology, big data or fintech technology. Concept of the new digital currency CBDC.

Saudi Arabia joins China and UAE in digital currency project

Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

People look at a BYD Seal car by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD Auto at the Bangkok International Motor Show in Nonthaburi, March 27, 2024.

Turkey-China in 'advanced' talks on EV manufacturing as Beijing footprint grows

Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

What Binance's new Dubai license means for UAE cryptocurrency sector

Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

A Kurdish man wearing a mask flashes the "V" sign.

PKK claims to down 15 Turkish drones in Nowruz announcement

Amberin Zaman

In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Economy & Business

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Gantry cranes are seen behind signage for ports operator DP World at an entrance to the Port Botany compound in Sydney on Nov. 13, 2023.

UAE port operator DP World's profits fall 60% amid Yemen's Houthi Red Sea attacks

The Dubai-based logistics firm reported $265 million in profit for the first half of 2024 ending June 30, down from $651 million the same time last year.

United Arab Emirates

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Analysis

Pessimism prevails as Gaza cease-fire talks resume in Doha

Elizabeth Hagedorn

Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

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Air France to resume Beirut flights as Lufthansa, Ryanair extend suspensions

Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

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Israel’s Elbit Systems sees Q2 revenues rise by 12% amid Gaza war sales

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

A man walks out of Bank Station, in The City financial district, in central London, on June 12, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP) (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Nomo Bank sees increasing appetite for Islamic investments, ETFs

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