DIPLOMACY
IN THE PRESS
Iran fortifies nuclear sites, threatens ground incursions as it prepares for possible renewed U.S. strikes, WSJ reports
EDITORIAL
MBS, trapped by his own powerlessness
1 p.m. recap: Hezbollah offers extensive aid package for the displaced; ICRC warns of 'disaster' in Middle East; explosive device found in the Bekaa
GEOPOLITICS
Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran
MIDDLE EAST WAR
Red Cross calls for urgent de-escalation in Middle East
FOCUS
Regional war hits Lebanese employees in the Gulf, from contracts to recruitment
ECONOMY
IMF slashes Middle East growth outlook due to war disruptions
FOCUS
Ten years on, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 faces a major setback
FOCUS
Hezbollah prepares for next war: Upgraded drones, fortified positions, new recruits
LEBANESE PORTS
Lebanon’s Beirut, Tripoli ports join India-Middle East-Europe corridor club
The 7 p.m. recap: Iran challenges Rubio on Hormuz, $200 million for Hezbollah, specter of 'civil war' in Israel
ECONOMY
Iraq central bank devalues dinar after Middle East war hurts oil exports
Oct. 7, 2023