John Bowker

London

Politics and Economics Editor, Middle East and North Africa at Bloomberg News

Bloomberg editor - Middle East politics and economics. In Joburg for nine years, now in London.

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Trump Visit to Saudi Arabia Puts Spotlight on Ties With MBS

1 day ago | bloomberg.com | Jordan Fabian |Carla Canivete |John Bowker |Paul Wallace

Trump’s arrival in Riyadh came with a special escort, according to a pool reporter on board Air Force One. Three Saudi F-15 fighter jets appeared along each side of the presidential aircraft, cruising in close proximity for about the last half hour of the flight until Trump landed at King Khalid International Airport. Saudi F-15 fighter jets accompany Air Force One ahead of landing in Riyadh. Photographer: Win McNamee/Getty Images
Israel-Hamas War: There’s No End in Sight to Fighting in Gaza

Jul 12, 2024 | bloomberg.com | John Bowker

Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet, sign up here. A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas remains as elusive as ever, with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan saying “there’s still miles to go” in long-running talks.
Spread of Middle East Turmoil is a Risk to Biden’s Election Prospects

Jun 7, 2024 | bloomberg.com | John Bowker

Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet, sign up here. When President Joe Biden presented a comprehensive peace plan for Gaza a week ago, he must have been hoping to score a big foreign-policy win just five months before the US election.
Khamenei’s Confidante Takes Key Role in Iran as Succession Looms

May 20, 2024 | bnnbloomberg.ca | John Bowker

(Bloomberg) -- The sudden death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has the world asking who’ll eventually replace him as the Islamic Republic’s de-facto no. 2. For now, that job falls to Mohammad Mokhber, Raisi’s first vice president and deputy since 2021. The question is if he’ll serve as a placeholder president or instead stake out a bigger role for himself.
Iran Names Mohammad Mokhber As Acting President After Raisi's Death

May 20, 2024 | bloomberg.com | John Bowker

The sudden death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has the world asking who’ll eventually replace him as the Islamic Republic’s de-facto no. 2. For now, that job falls to Mohammad Mokhber, Raisi’s first vice president and deputy since 2021. The question is if he’ll serve as a placeholder president or instead stake out a bigger role for himself.
Iran Puts Everyone on Alert Over How It Will Retaliate Against Israel

Apr 12, 2024 | bloomberg.com | John Bowker

Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet, sign up here. Iran is widely expected to be preparing an attack on Israel, which the Islamic Republic blames for a deadly missile barrage on its diplomatic compound in Syria last week.
Qatar says negotiations over Gaza cease-fire 'not positive'

Feb 18, 2024 | thebrunswicknews.com | John Bowker

Qatar's foreign minister said negotiations aimed at securing an Israel-Hamas cease-fire and the release of hostages haven't progressed as hoped, with issues such as how to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza still to be resolved. The U.S. signaled over the weekend that it would oppose a potential vote in the U.N. Security Council calling for a humanitarian cease-fire, saying a proposed resolution may "run counter" to a sustainable end to the conflict.
Qatar says negotiations over Gaza cease-fire ‘not positive’

Feb 18, 2024 | miamiherald.com | John Bowker

Qatar's foreign minister said negotiations aimed at securing an Israel-Hamas cease-fire and the release of hostages haven't progressed as hoped, with issues such as how to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza still to be resolved. The U.S. signaled over the weekend that it would oppose a potential vote in the U.N. Security Council calling for a humanitarian cease-fire, saying a proposed resolution may "run counter" to a sustainable end to the conflict.
Qatar Says Negotiations Over Gaza Cease-Fire Are ‘Not Positive’

Feb 18, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | John Bowker

(Bloomberg) -- Qatar’s foreign minister said negotiations aimed at securing an Israel-Hamas cease-fire and the release of hostages haven’t progressed as hoped, with issues such as how to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza still to be resolved.
Qatar Says Negotiations Over Gaza Cease-Fire Are ‘Not Positive’

Feb 18, 2024 | bloomberg.com | John Bowker

Qatar’s foreign minister said negotiations aimed at securing an Israel-Hamas cease-fire and the release of hostages haven’t progressed as hoped, with issues such as how to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza still to be resolved. The Middle East nation is among a group of countries mediating efforts to secure a pause in the war, together with Egypt and the US.