The second tripartite meeting was held in Riyadh on Tuesday, 19 November
Iran
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Bahrain
UAE announces major investment and transport strategies; Visa-free travel to Qatar, Golden Visas in Bahrain, Dubai targets $272bn real estate market – 10 things you missed this week
UAE strategies for transport, investment and real estate, Qatar tourism, Bahrain Golden Visas and more of the biggest stories this week
China
ANALYSIS: Trump’s return could signal new path for Israel, Gaza, Lebanon crisis
Trump victory could mean less proxy wars, business-first diplomacy, and a deal with Putin to rein in Iran – marking a dramatic shift in how the US handles Israel’s conflicts with Gaza and Lebanon, experts say
BRICS
ANALYSIS: Where Non-Aligned Movement sought neutrality, BRICS builds economic bloc
Unlike the Cold War-era neutrality bloc, the expanded BRICS alliance wielding $45 trillion pushes for a new economic order
geopolitical conflicts
Israel-Iran war would be ‘catastrophic’ and ‘devastating’ for Pakistan, says ambassador
The ambassador also called for peace and stability in the region
Dubai flights
Emirates bans pagers and walkie talkies on all Dubai flights, cancels flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan
Emirates has banned pagers and walkie talkies on all Dubai flights, also suspends flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan
geopolitical tensions
Lebanon-Israel conflict: Investors urged to stay calm as oil prices surge amid Middle East geopolitical tensions
While short-term volatility is likely, the long-term outlook for oil prices remains subject to a wide range of influences beyond the current Middle East crisis, experts say
Beirut
‘We don’t want Lebanon to be the second Gaza’: UAE-based expats fear for homeland amid escalating Israel tensions
Anxiety and guilt torment UAE’s Lebanese residents amid homeland’s turmoil
geopolitical conflicts
Oil prices rise as Middle East conflict fuels supply disruption fears
Brent crude futures increased 0.87 percent to $74.54 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 1.03 percent to $70.82 a barrel
geopolitical tensions
ANALYSIS: Iran’s attack on Israel – A symbolic message or major escalation?
The coming days will be critical in determining whether this attack marks a new phase in the long-standing Iran-Israel conflict or if diplomatic efforts can succeed in preventing further escalation
geopolitical tensions
Iran fires 200 missiles into Israel
Israeli military reports missile attack from Iran
Hezbollah
Lebanon: Hezbollah names Hashim Safieddine as successor following Nasrallah’s death: Reports
The 59-year-old Safieddine, a cousin of Nasrallah, has long been viewed as the likely successor after serving as head of Hezbollah’s executive council
Beirut
Saudi Arabia urges citizens to leave ‘immediately’ amid rising Lebanon-Israel tensions
The Saudi foreign ministry issued a statement reiterating its advice for nationals to avoid travel to Lebanon
helicopter crash
Iran announces death of President Raisi after fatal helicopter crash
On Monday morning the official state media agency IRNA said everyone on board the helicopter had been “martyed in the line of service”
India
India to ink 10-year Chabahar Port pact with Tehran: Report
The pact, when signed, will mark the first time India will be taking over management of a port overseas
Economics
Iran-Israel geopolitical tensions raise risks for Middle East economic outlook, but little fallout so far: Reports
The recent flare-up follows rising Iran-Israel hostility over the last two years as Iran has ramped up its nuclear program, which Israel staunchly opposes
flights
Qatar Airways resumes flights to Iran
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of flights to Iran following the reopening of airports and airspaces