Gulf regional
حسب الانحياز · 2 takes across the edition
Arab News · Saudi Arabia · Sharif's Rs18.77tn budget balances IMF discipline against salaried relief
Covers the budget through Sharif's welfare framing and the 4% growth target, situating it within Pakistan's Gulf creditor relationships and the wider stabilisation narrative.
“Finance minister begins the Rs18.77tn budget speech as the PM stresses welfare focus.”
Arab News · Saudi Arabia · Mediterranean cable cut severs Syria's internet, then repairs in 48 hours
Reports restoration of traffic via the Tartus-Alexandria cable after rerouting through Cyprus and Turkey; splicing completed within days.
“Syria restores internet via the Tartus-Alexandria cable after 'sabotage'.”