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Neom nightmare: How Mohammed bin Salman’s dream of a ‘city of the future’ became a $500bn disaster

IN DEPTH: Nearly a decade ago, the Saudi crown prince promised to build a gleaming utopia on the coast of the Red Sea that would redefine how human beings lived and worked. But experts say the scaling back of his project reveals that it was always an impossible dream in…

The Independent UK

How Iran's 'Telegraphed' Strikes On Qatari Soil Paved Way To Israel Truce

Iran's unprecedented strikes on a US base in Qatar were carefully calculated to provide an exit from hostilities with Washington and set up a truce with Israel, according to analysts and an official.

International Business Times

US-Hamas Talks Complicate Gaza Truce Efforts: Analysts

Unprecedented direct talks between the US and Hamas are a sign of dysfunction in fraught negotiations to prolong a truce in Gaza, analysts said Thursday.

International Business Times

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‘Worst nightmare’: Egypt and Jordan put in impossible bind by Trump Gaza plan

Though heavily dependent on US aid, Amman and Cairo face political calamity at home should they comply

The Guardian - UK

Rebel Offensive Threatens Assad Regime, Russia's Support Uncertain

Assad regime's survival in jeopardy as rebel forces advance, experts emphasize need for Russian military support.

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Posters to protests: The dynamics of Jordan’s recent elections

Voter apathy sparred with anger over the war on Gaza as Jordanians made their choices for parliament.

Al Jazeera

Qataris 'Strike Back' At Gaza Mediation Critics

Criticism of Qatar over its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has prompted a rare pushback by the Gulf state against its detractors, analysts have said.

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Why oil prices are rising amid the Israel-Hamas war

To date oil and gas flows from the Middle East remain fairly unaffected – but there are concerns about escalation

The Guardian - UK

Analysis: Efforts to end Assad isolation gather speed after quake

Experts say many Arab governments see last month’s earthquake disaster as reason to deepen engagement with al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

Why is the US so angry with Saudi Arabia about oil supply cuts?

Joe Biden has threatened ‘consequences’ after Opec+ decided to reduce output in a decision that will benefit Russia

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Has Saudi Arabia picked Putin over Biden?

In today’s newsletter: After a summer spent persuading Saudi Arabia to lower costs, the world’s largest oil producer is doing the opposite – now the US president promises ‘consequences’

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