Middle East


Why did Gulf states ask Trump to hold off on Iran strikes? - analysis

US President Donald Trump shows images of the concept at the site of ongoing construction of the planned White House ballroom in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

US sanctions Iranian foreign currency exchange, international front companies

A general view of the Treasury Building on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2026.

Evolving regional economic opportunities

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial