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Thrilling ride to ring in new year in Riyadh
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Semafor • Dec 31, 2025
Regional instability in the Gulf underpins arms deals
By one estimate, the Middle East accounted for more than a quarter of all global arms imports from 2020-24.
Semafor • Dec 31, 2025
First aid groups to enter Sudan’s el-Fasher describe horrors
Workers characterized the largely deserted city as the “epicenter of human suffering.”
Semafor • Dec 31, 2025
Gulf AI deals in 2025 reveal ambitious national strategies
The biggest announcements came during US President Donald Trump’s visit in May.
Semafor • Dec 31, 2025
Israel threatens to suspend aid work in Gaza
The situation threatens to worsen what is already a catastrophic crisis.
Semafor • Dec 31, 2025
Russia doubles down on war efforts in Ukraine
Russia’s casualty figures are rising faster than at any time in the war.
Semafor • Dec 31, 2025
Iran protests over collapsing economy spread to universities
Iran’s government is facing economic pressure resulting from long-running sanctions over its nuclear program.
Semafor • Dec 31, 2025
UAE, Saudi ties erode further over Yemen rift
The countries, both US allies and military partners, are increasingly competing across an array of economic sectors.
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Hasan Abi • Dec 30, 2025
It’s Not Looking Good for Palestine
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