- 13 January, 2026
Khalid Al Mansoor
Khalid Al Mansoori is a political analyst and journalist who covers GCC diplomacy, Arab League affairs, and regional developments in the Middle East.
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Azerbaijan Expels Two French Diplomats Over ‘Incompatibility’
Azerbaijan expelled two French diplomats and gave 48 hours to leave the country over actions described as “incompatible with their diplomatic status”. The Azerbaijani Foreign
IRGC Vows Revenge for Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Syria
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has vowed revenge on the Israel for Commander Seyed Razi Mousavi who was killed in an Israeli airstrike near
Iraq to Trade with Turkey in Iraqi Dinar and Turkish lira
Iraq is ramping up efforts to enable businesses in the country to make payments in Iraqi dinar and paying Turkish exporters in Turkish lira. As
Armenia Adamant to Leave Russia’s CSTO After Karabakh Loss
With Armenia not having attended the CSTO summit last month and last week’s Parliamentary Assembly of CSTO, speculations are high that Yerevan is leaving the
Saudi Arabia and France Strengthen Defense Cooperation
Saudi Arabia and France have joined hands to fortify their defense capabilities, security and stability in the region. Representatives of both countries signed a bilateral
Egypt Pushes For Gaza Ceasefire, Pressure on Hamas
As Israel defies calls to lower intensity of airstrikes and bombings in Gaza, all hopes are on Egypt to make way for a much needed
Turkey Holds Sweden’s NATO Bid Hostage for F-16 Fighter Jets
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the parliament will move forward with Sweden’s NATO membership bid only if the US gives green light to the
Egypt Election: President El Sisi Claims Victory for a 3rd Term
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is set to rule Egypt for a third consecutive term after winning the presidential election with 89.6 percent of the
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Passes Away at 86, Crown Prince Successor
Kuwait is set to observe a 40-day official mourning period after the passing away of His Highness the emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber
Saudi Arabia and Iran Committed to Beijing Agreement
China reviewed the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran for the first time since the Beijing Agreement was brokered in March 2023. This agreement is