Tag: Middle East

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

Israeli airstrikes kill three in southern Lebanon, cause damage

Israeli airstrikes kill three in southern Lebanon, cause damage

Russian official warns of potential global energy crisis

Russian official warns of potential global energy crisis

Trump skeptical of Iranian proposal to end war, signals possible renewed action

Trump skeptical of Iranian proposal to end war, signals possible renewed action

Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption

Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption

UNHCR: Middle East war drives up shipping costs, delays aid deliveries

UNHCR: Middle East war drives up shipping costs, delays aid deliveries

UAE President, New Zealand PM discuss regional tensions and maritime security

UAE President, New Zealand PM discuss regional tensions and maritime security

Lebanese president says Israel continues targeting civilians despite ceasefire

Lebanese president says Israel continues targeting civilians despite ceasefire

Syria records its largest-ever jump in the 2026 Press Freedom Index: RSF

Syria records its largest-ever jump in the 2026 Press Freedom Index: RSF

Nine killed, others injured in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Nine killed, others injured in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Oil prices jump on fears of escalation and supply disruption

Oil prices jump on fears of escalation and supply disruption

Qatar reaffirms support for Syria’s sovereignty at UN Security Council

Qatar reaffirms support for Syria’s sovereignty at UN Security Council

OPEC Fund launches $1.5 billion initiative to boost economic stability

OPEC Fund launches $1.5 billion initiative to boost economic stability

Hegseth under fire over ‘false claims’ on Iran war, hits back at Congress

Hegseth under fire over ‘false claims’ on Iran war, hits back at Congress

Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine war and Middle East situation

Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine war and Middle East situation

Security Council discusses Palestinian issue amid mounting tensions

Security Council discusses Palestinian issue amid mounting tensions

Syria's UN Envoy warns of regional threats, Israeli violations at Security Council

Syria’s UN Envoy warns of regional threats, Israeli violations at Security Council

Oil prices rise as U.S.–Iran talks stall, Hormuz disruption tightens supply

Oil prices rise as U.S.–Iran talks stall, Hormuz disruption tightens supply

Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire

Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire

Global military spending reaches $2.9 trillion in 2025 as conflicts drive growth

Global military spending reaches $2.9 trillion in 2025 as conflicts drive growth

Trump says channels with Iran remain open if Tehran abandons nuclear ambitions

Trump says channels with Iran remain open if Tehran abandons nuclear ambitions

Türkiye, Jordan stress importance of Syria’s stability and territorial unity

Türkiye, Jordan stress importance of Syria’s stability and territorial unity

South Korea energy imports fall amid Hormuz shipping disruptions

South Korea energy imports fall amid Hormuz shipping disruptions

Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner Pakistan trip for Iran talks

Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner Pakistan trip for Iran talks

Death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 2,491-Health Ministry

Death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 2,491-Health Ministry

Barrack: Arrest of “Tadamon Butcher” a strong step toward accountability

Barrack: Arrest of “Tadamon Butcher” a strong step toward accountability

President Ahmad al-Sharaa joins EU summit in Cyprus to discuss regional developments

President Ahmad al-Sharaa joins EU summit in Cyprus to discuss regional developments

Dollar heads for weekly gain as stalled US–Iran talks support oil and safe-haven demand

Dollar heads for weekly gain as stalled US–Iran talks support oil and safe-haven demand

UK production costs hit record high amid Middle East conflict

UK production costs hit record high amid Middle East conflict

Oil, gold prices fall ahead of U.S.-Iran talks

Oil, gold prices fall ahead of U.S.-Iran talks

International report estimates Gaza reconstruction needs at $71.4 billion

International report estimates Gaza reconstruction needs at $71.4 billion

Saudi–China talks signal urgent push to contain escalation,secure global shipping lanes

Saudi–China talks signal urgent push to contain escalation,secure global shipping lanes

For 191st day, Israeli forces continue violating Gaza ceasefire

For 191st day, Israeli forces continue violating Gaza ceasefire

Muslim World League welcomes Lebanon ceasefire announcement

Muslim World League welcomes Lebanon ceasefire announcement

Aoun: Lebanon has regained its sovereign decision, will not be arena for others’ wars

Aoun: Lebanon has regained its sovereign decision, will not be arena for others’ wars

Arab League welcomes Lebanon–Israel ceasefire, calls for lasting peace

Arab League welcomes Lebanon–Israel ceasefire, calls for lasting peace

G7 calls for limiting economic impact of Middle East conflict

G7 calls for limiting economic impact of Middle East conflict

China says returning US, Iran to negotiating table is ‘top priority’

China says returning US, Iran to negotiating table is ‘top priority’

Lebanese president: Israeli withdrawal key to ceasefire, state authority

Lebanese president: Israeli withdrawal key to ceasefire, state authority

U.N. welcomes Lebanon-Israel talks, warns against continued escalation

U.N. welcomes Lebanon-Israel talks, warns against continued escalation

UNICEF: Hunger and disease worsening among children in Sudan

UNICEF: Hunger and disease worsening among children in Sudan

IMF: Middle East war slows growth and drives inflation higher

IMF: Middle East war slows growth and drives inflation higher

IEA ready to release additional oil reserves if needed

IEA ready to release additional oil reserves if needed

Italy reaffirms solidarity with Lebanon amid regional tensions

Italy reaffirms solidarity with Lebanon amid regional tensions

U.S. Central Command announces blockade on Iranian ports

U.S. Central Command announces blockade on Iranian ports

Fears grow of jet fuel supply crisis amid Middle East war

Fears grow of jet fuel supply crisis amid Middle East war

Middle East war reshapes Europe’s gas storage strategy

Middle East war reshapes Europe’s gas storage strategy

UN agencies warn of violations of international law in Middle East conflict

UN agencies warn of violations of international law in Middle East conflict

Lebanon: Death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 2,020

Lebanon: Death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 2,020

Five killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon

Five killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon

Syria assumes two-year presidency of Arab Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Network

Syria assumes two-year presidency of Arab Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Network

Container ships in the Japanese port of Yokohama - AFP

Shipping firms adopt alternative routes amid rising global transport disruptions

Four killed, two injured in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Four killed, two injured in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Bahrain reports intercepting 194 missiles, 515 drones since attacks began

Bahrain reports intercepting 194 missiles, 515 drones since attacks began

Israeli wave of strikes on Lebanon kills dozens, wounds hundreds in major escalation

Israeli wave of strikes on Lebanon kills dozens, wounds hundreds in major escalation