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Saudi Stock Market Slumps as Al-Rajhi Bank Rises; Middle East Faces Diplomatic and Security Challenges

Saudi Stock Market Slumps for Fourth Day Amid Regional Tensions and Al-Rajhi Bank Gains.
The Saudi Stock Market experienced a slump for the fourth consecutive day with the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) dropping by 19.40 points to 11,962.90 and the Nomu Index falling by 0.95 percent to 25,495. Despite this, Al-Rajhi Bank bucked the trend by rising 1 percent.

In Cairo, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan joined the 162nd Arab League session after engaging in key meetings in Riyadh, including sessions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. These diplomatic efforts underscore Saudi Arabia's strategic involvement in regional and international collaborations.

However, tensions in the region are not limited to diplomatic arenas, as highlighted by the detention of a UN convoy in northern Gaza by Israel, causing potential disruptions to a crucial polio vaccination campaign for 640,000 children. This incident reflects ongoing complexities in Gaza where health initiatives are often hindered by political and security challenges.

Meanwhile, the region’s instability sees no respite, with Israeli airstrikes in Syria near Masyaf resulting in high casualties and significant infrastructure damage, following increasing tensions since Hamas's attack on Israel in October 2023. These airstrikes, targeting pro-Iran groups, highlight the volatile nature of the Syrian conflict.

In other news, Edward B. Johnson, known as "Julio" and a key CIA officer in the 1979 'Argo' mission, has passed away at the age of 81. Johnson's efforts in the mission, which was later immortalized in a 2012 film, reflect a historic moment of bravery and strategic intelligence that resonates to this day.

Shifting focus to North Africa, Tunisia’s election authorities have blocked several civil society groups from participating in the upcoming presidential election due to concerns over foreign funding. This move has sparked criticism and raised questions about the fairness of the electoral process under President Kais Saied's administration.
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