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Arab countries reject Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan
Arab foreign ministers on February 3 unanimously rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan.
Former Jordan official foresees regional challenges under Trump
Former Jordanian foreign minister Marwan Muasher has said the policies of new US President Donald Trump, including his earlier "Deal of the Century" peace plan, pose significant challenges in the Middle East.
Damascus International Airport resumes operations
Damascus International Airport resumed operations on January 7, with the first flight of Syrian Airlines departing this morning for Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
Turkey, Syria tandem could mean piped Qatari gas for Europe and a supercharged Middle East clean energy transition
Prize could be huge for Ankara and Damascus if the Syrian fighting is really over.
Qatar-Turkey-Europe gas pipeline ambition could be back on following fall of Assad
Plan was rejected by Syria 15 years ago as, according to some observers, Damascus moved to protect ally Russia’s interests.
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As jubilant Syrian refugees in Turkey celebrate Assad downfall, analysts wonder what comes next in power vacuum
Ankara, meanwhile, already criticised for trying to use chaos as cover for attacks on Kurds as it tries to change map in its favour.
Erdogan sets Damascus as final target for “rebels” advancing in Syria
Since his regime’s hailing of its “reconquest” of Aleppo, Turkey’s leader has been in no mood to talk peace.
EBRD warns of risks for emerging markets pursuing industrial policies
Industrial policy is back "with a vengeance” but can have a distorting effect, EBRD chief economist Beata Javorcik told bne IntelliNews
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TEHRAN BLOG: Why a Trump win may not be good for Israel
Israel's close association with Trump might further alienate it from other regional players, while Iran, now open to negotiation, may see opportunities in the coming shifts.