Tag: Middle East

Lebanese president says ceasefire with Israel could begin within 24 hours of approval

Lebanese president says ceasefire with Israel could begin within 24 hours of approval

UN peacekeeper, four civilians killed in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon

UN peacekeeper, four civilians killed in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon

Oil retreats and gold hovers near record levels after Lebanon ceasefire

Oil retreats and gold hovers near record levels after Lebanon ceasefire

Oil rises as Middle East tensions persist, gold slips

Oil rises as Middle East tensions persist, gold slips

Japan approves additional $19 billion budget to address Middle East war impact

Japan approves additional $19 billion budget to address Middle East war impact

Israeli airstrikes kill four in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire efforts

Israeli airstrikes kill four in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire efforts

Türkiye condemns Israeli settlers’ storming of al-Aqsa Mosque

Türkiye condemns Israeli settlers’ storming of al-Aqsa Mosque

The Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks, says air defenses intercepted missiles and drones

Egyptian, French leaders discuss Middle East tensions in phone call

Egyptian, French leaders discuss Middle East tensions in phone call

Oil prices rise in early trading on Monday

Oil prices rise in early trading on Monday

Arab states condemn Israeli offensive in Lebanon, call for withdrawal and ceasefire

Arab states condemn Israeli offensive in Lebanon, call for withdrawal and ceasefire

Qatar, Kuwait discuss support for Pakistani mediation between U.S. and Iran

Qatar, Kuwait discuss support for Pakistani mediation between U.S. and Iran

Israeli airstrikes kill 11, wound 20 in southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes kill 11, wound 20 in southern Lebanon

Two killed, four wounded in multiple Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Two killed, four wounded in multiple Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Japan’s crude imports drop nearly 66 percent in April amid Middle East war turmoil

Japan’s crude imports drop nearly 66 percent in April amid Middle East war turmoil

Six killed in separate Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including Syrian child

Six killed in separate Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including Syrian child

Qatar, U.S. discuss Middle East developments and de-escalation efforts

Qatar, U.S. discuss Middle East developments and de-escalation efforts

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 12 in southern Lebanon amid escalating hostilities

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 12 in southern Lebanon amid escalating hostilities

U.S., Iran exchange strikes as tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz

U.S., Iran exchange strikes as tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz

Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills six, including children

Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills six, including children

ECB warns Middle East conflict could weigh on eurozone growth

ECB warns Middle East conflict could weigh on eurozone growth

Israeli strikes kill five in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli strikes kill five in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli strikes kill 18 in southern Lebanon as death toll tops 3,100

Israeli strikes kill 18 in southern Lebanon as death toll tops 3,100

Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon over 24 hours, Lebanese officials say

Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon over 24 hours, Lebanese officials say

Pakistan offers to host next round of U.S.-Iran talks

Pakistan offers to host next round of U.S.-Iran talks

Trump says Iran deal, reopening of Strait of Hormuz largely negotiated

Trump says Iran deal, reopening of Strait of Hormuz largely negotiated

Qatar's Emir and Saudi Crown Prince discuss efforts to end regional war

Qatar’s Emir and Saudi Crown Prince discuss efforts to end regional war

Trump signals Iran decision within days as Pakistan steps up efforts in Tehran

Trump signals Iran decision within days as Pakistan steps up efforts in Tehran

GCC chief calls for safeguarding maritime and air routes

GCC chief calls for safeguarding maritime and air routes

Qatar and Türkiye back diplomatic push to ease U.S.-Iran tensions

Qatar and Türkiye back diplomatic push to ease U.S.-Iran tensions

French envoy warns Lebanon faces threats to sovereignty amid regional tensions

French envoy warns Lebanon faces threats to sovereignty amid regional tensions

Israeli forces carry out new incursion into Syria’s Quneitra countryside

Israeli forces carry out new incursion into Syria’s Quneitra countryside

Economy Middle East Summit 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi

Economy Middle East Summit 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi

South Korea exports jump in early May as chip demand remains strong

South Korea exports jump in early May as chip demand remains strong

Putin, Xi pledge deeper cooperation and call for stability in the Middle East

Putin, Xi pledge deeper cooperation and call for stability in the Middle East

G7 calls for reopening Hormuz Strait, stresses global economic coordination

G7 calls for reopening Hormuz Strait, stresses global economic coordination

UN report warns killings continue in Gaza as displacement rises in West Bank

UN report warns killings continue in Gaza as displacement rises in West Bank

Australia to import jet fuel from China amid Strait of Hormuz energy crisis

Australia to import jet fuel from China amid Strait of Hormuz energy crisis

ILO warns Middle East war will drive down wages, raise global unemployment

ILO warns Middle East war will drive down wages, raise global unemployment

Oxford Economics: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran deepens global economic fragmentation

Oxford Economics: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran deepens global economic fragmentation

The New Arctic Highway: How melting ice is reshaping global trade

The New Arctic Highway: How melting ice is reshaping global trade

UAE president, Australian defense minister discuss Mideast, maritime security

UAE president, Australian defense minister discuss Mideast, maritime security

Erdoğan: Ending Israeli escalation key to achieving peace 

Erdoğan: Ending Israeli escalation key to achieving peace 

UAE president, Putin discuss regional developments and bilateral ties

UAE president, Putin discuss regional developments and bilateral ties

War in Middle East fuels piracy resurgence off Horn of Africa

War in Middle East fuels piracy resurgence off Horn of Africa

China urges lasting Middle East ceasefire and reopening of shipping routs

China urges lasting Middle East ceasefire and reopening of shipping routs

Syria seizes 142,000 Captagon pills in balloon smuggling attempt

Syria seizes 142,000 Captagon pills in balloon smuggling attempt

UNICEF warns children in Lebanon face growing toll from Israeli strikes

UNICEF warns children in Lebanon face growing toll from Israeli strikes

President al-Sharaa, UAE president discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

President al-Sharaa, UAE president discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

WFP halves Syria food aid, suspends bread subsidy amid funding shortages

WFP halves Syria food aid, suspends bread subsidy amid funding shortages

Qatar Emir, UAE president discuss regional tensions and security efforts

Qatar Emir, UAE president discuss regional tensions and security efforts

U.S. Senate narrowly rejects measure to withdraw forces from Middle East conflict

U.S. Senate narrowly rejects measure to withdraw forces from Middle East conflict

U.S. stocks retreat as oil swings on Middle East ceasefire hopes

U.S. stocks retreat as oil swings on Middle East ceasefire hopes

Tartous port receives 32,000 livestock in transit to Jordan

Tartous port receives 32,000 livestock in transit to Jordan

Qatar and Jordan discuss regional de-escalation and U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks

Qatar and Jordan discuss regional de-escalation and U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks

Brazilian activist says he was tortured in Israeli detention

Brazilian activist says he was tortured in Israeli detention

Gold and oil rise as Middle East tensions and Trump–Xi talks in focus

Gold and oil rise as Middle East tensions and Trump–Xi talks in focus

UAE, Ukrainian leaders discuss cooperation and regional tensions

UAE, Ukrainian leaders discuss cooperation and regional tensions

Trump weighs military options as Iran talks stall, CNN reports

Trump weighs military options as Iran talks stall, CNN reports

Six killed in Israeli strike on Tyre district in southern Lebanon

Six killed in Israeli strike on Tyre district in southern Lebanon

Three Palestinians, including two children, wounded by Israeli fire

Three Palestinians, including two children, wounded by Israeli fire

Israeli occupation forces advance and shell areas in northern Quneitra countryside

Israeli occupation forces advance and shell areas in northern Quneitra countryside

Trump calls Iran response to U.S. proposals “unacceptable”

Trump calls Iran response to U.S. proposals “unacceptable”

Lebanese PM says Syria ties advancing after Damascus talks

Lebanese PM says Syria ties advancing after Damascus talks

Syrian Hajj caravan reflects Damascus’ rich spiritual heritage

Syrian Hajj caravan reflects Damascus’ rich spiritual heritage

Saudi Aramco quarterly profit jumps 25.5% on higher oil prices

Saudi Aramco quarterly profit jumps 25.5% on higher oil prices

Trump says Iran response expected soon amid escalating regional tensions

Trump says Iran response expected soon amid escalating regional tensions

Rubio holds talks with Qatari premier on Middle East security

Rubio holds talks with Qatari premier on Middle East security

UK to deploy destroyer to Middle East amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

UK to deploy destroyer to Middle East amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

US says it struck Iranian tankers in Gulf of Oman

US says it struck Iranian tankers in Gulf of Oman

EU and GCC meet to address Middle East war fallout and strengthen cooperation

EU and GCC meet to address Middle East war fallout and strengthen cooperation

EU says over half of Lebanon’s population relies on humanitarian aid

EU says over half of Lebanon’s population relies on humanitarian aid

Arab Parliament condemns Iranian remarks against UAE, calls them dangerous escalation

Arab Parliament condemns Iranian remarks against UAE, calls them dangerous escalation

France says sanctions relief for Iran impossible while Hormuz remains closed

France says sanctions relief for Iran impossible while Hormuz remains closed

Syria participates in main session of Justice Matters conference in The Hague

Syria participates in main session of Justice Matters conference in The Hague

IEA analyst warns Middle East conflict could cut LNG supplies through 2030

IEA analyst warns Middle East conflict could cut LNG supplies through 2030

Six killed, eight wounded in continued Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Six killed, eight wounded in continued Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

UAE, Qatar discuss regional tensions and security concerns

UAE, Qatar discuss regional tensions and security concerns

UN urges release of Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel

UN urges release of Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel

China calls for immediate U.S.-Iran ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz

China calls for immediate U.S.-Iran ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Israeli strikes kill six in southern and eastern Lebanon amid continued escalation

Israeli strikes kill six in southern and eastern Lebanon amid continued escalation

Three killed, four injured in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon

Three killed, four injured in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon

Council of Arab Interior Ministers in Tunis (Archive). SANA

Arab Interior Ministers Council condemns renewed Iranian attacks on UAE

More than 190,000 Syrian refugees have returned from Jordan since December 2024

More than 190,000 Syrian refugees have returned from Jordan since December 2024

Yen steady, dollar gains as geopolitical tensions weigh on markets

Yen steady, dollar gains as geopolitical tensions weigh on markets

Iranian attacks wound five in UAE and Oman, hit petroleum zone and residential building

Iranian attacks wound five in UAE and Oman, hit petroleum zone and residential building

UAE intercepts three Iranian cruise missiles, fourth falls into sea

UAE intercepts three Iranian cruise missiles, fourth falls into sea

Two killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify

Two killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify

Fed officials warn war could drive inflation, complicate policy

Fed officials warn war could drive inflation, complicate policy

MSC plans new shipping route bypassing Strait of Hormuz

MSC plans new shipping route bypassing Strait of Hormuz