Tag: Middle East

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

Muslim World League welcomes Lebanon ceasefire announcement

Muslim World League welcomes Lebanon ceasefire announcement

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

Turkish president welcomes ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran

Turkish president welcomes ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran

Global leaders welcome U.S.–Iran ceasefire, urge push for lasting peace

Global leaders welcome U.S.–Iran ceasefire, urge push for lasting peace

Russian, Chinese veto blocks UN Security Council resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Russian, Chinese veto blocks UN Security Council resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Türkiye: Transit trade through Syria to Middle East, Gulf now possible

Türkiye: Transit trade through Syria to Middle East, Gulf now possible

UAE president, Japan’s prime minister discuss regional security situation

UAE president, Japan’s prime minister discuss regional security situation

Riyadh, Doha support US-Iran ceasefire, stress Gulf stability

Qatar: Strait of Hormuz a natural passage that must not be used as leverage

Trump issues new threat to Iran, warns of escalation if demands unmet

Trump issues new threat to Iran, warns of escalation if demands unmet

Trump deadline on Iran nears as regional escalation intensifies

Trump deadline on Iran nears as regional escalation intensifies

Oil price surge shifts Trump’s tone on Strait of Hormuz

Oil price surge shifts Trump’s tone on Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi.

Saudi Arabia, Jordan reaffirm support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

White House official: Ceasefire proposal still under discussion, not approved by Trump

White House official: Ceasefire proposal still under discussion, not approved by Trump

Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Qatar, Norway discuss regional escalation in the region

Four injured as shrapnel falls near UAE’s Khor Fakkan port following Iranian attack

Four injured as shrapnel falls near UAE’s Khor Fakkan port following Iranian attack

Global petrochemical crisis: 14 million barrels per day offline amid regional conflict

Global petrochemical crisis: 14 million barrels per day offline amid regional conflict

Global bond markets rattled as Middle East conflict threatens financial stability

Global bond markets rattled as Middle East conflict threatens financial stability

Middle East war pushes global food prices higher amid fears of deeper crisis

Middle East war pushes global food prices higher amid fears of deeper crisis

Pope calls for peace, warns against global conflicts at Easter Mass

Pope calls for peace, warns against global conflicts at Easter Mass

Syria takes part in Arab Labor Organization board meeting in Cairo

Syria takes part in Arab Labor Organization board meeting in Cairo

US President Donald Trump

Trump warns Iran of severe consequences over Strait of Hormuz, sets 48-hour deadline

Middle East conflict triggers $600 million daily hit to tourism industry

Middle East conflict triggers $600 million daily hit to tourism industry

War in Middle East hits Australia, New Zealand: power outages and fuel crisis

War in Middle East hits Australia, New Zealand: power outages and fuel crisis

AP: Second U.S. fighter jet goes down in Middle East

AP: Second U.S. fighter jet goes down in Middle East

Middle East crisis rattles energy markets, accelerates global supply shift

Middle East crisis rattles energy markets, accelerates global supply shift

Tourism in Jordan plummets amid regional conflict

Tourism in Jordan plummets amid regional conflict

South Korea voices hope for swift return to stability in Middle East

South Korea voices hope for swift return to stability in Middle East

Iranian attacks leave casualties in Israel and Gulf amid 33-day escalation

Iranian attacks leave casualties in Israel and Gulf amid 33-day escalation

Trump warns of expanded strikes on Iran as tensions escalate

Trump warns of expanded strikes on Iran as tensions escalate

French prosecutors suspect Iran-linked group in attempted bombing of bank of America

French prosecutors suspect Iran-linked group in attempted bombing of bank of America

IEA says Middle East war disrupts oil supply by over 12 million bpd

IEA says Middle East war disrupts oil supply by over 12 million bpd

IMF warns conflicts are worsening economic strain on low-income countries

IMF warns conflicts are worsening economic strain on low-income countries

UN rights chief: Israeli law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners a war crime

UN rights chief: Israeli law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners a war crime

European countries call for protection of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

European countries call for protection of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Qatar emir, UAE president stress diplomacy and regional coordination

Qatar emir, UAE president stress diplomacy and regional coordination

Warnings of environmental disaster if Iranian attacks on oil tankers continue in Gulf

Warnings of environmental disaster if Iranian attacks on oil tankers continue in Gulf

Hormuz tensions fuel escalation, rattle global energy markets

Hormuz tensions fuel escalation, rattle global energy markets

Egypt condemns Israeli death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners, warns of escalation

Egypt condemns Israeli death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners, warns of escalation

Aluminum prices rise after Iranian attacks on major Gulf smelters

Aluminum prices rise after Iranian attacks on major Gulf smelters

Medical supply disruptions to Africa raise fears of cholera outbreaks, UN warns

Medical supply disruptions to Africa raise fears of cholera outbreaks, UN warns

India says two LPG tankers cross Strait of Hormuz

India says two LPG tankers cross Strait of Hormuz

EU maritime security mission warns ships against entering Yemeni waters

EU maritime security mission warns ships against entering Yemeni waters

Ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz shutdown sends global shipping and insurance costs soaring

Four-nation meeting in Pakistan calls for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions

Four-nation meeting in Pakistan calls for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions

Arab League council backs nomination of Nabil Fahmy as next secretary-general

Arab League council backs nomination of Nabil Fahmy as next secretary-general

War escalation continues as Pakistan leads mediation efforts

War escalation continues as Pakistan leads mediation efforts

Algeria emerges as key supplier for Europe amid Gulf gas crisis

Algeria emerges as key supplier for Europe amid Gulf gas crisis

War enters fifth week amid escalating fighting and growing economic pressure

War enters fifth week amid escalating fighting and growing economic pressure

IAEA Chief: Attacks on nuclear facilities “unacceptable”

IAEA Chief: Attacks on nuclear facilities “unacceptable”

Qatar, Ukraine sign defense pact to boost anti-missile and drone cooperation

Qatar, Ukraine sign defense pact to boost anti-missile and drone cooperation

Yemen government condemns Iran for trying to drag the country into regional conflicts

Yemen government condemns Iran for trying to drag the country into regional conflicts

War disrupts Qatari helium exports, raising concerns for tech and medical industries

War disrupts Qatari helium exports, raising concerns for tech and medical industries

Trump says liberating Middle East from Iran's Terrorism is near, warns Cuba is next

Trump says liberating Middle East from Iran’s Terrorism is near, warns Cuba is next

European Commission: Energy supplies remain stable despite war in the Middle East

European Commission: Energy supplies remain stable despite war in the Middle East

Erdogan: Senseless war in Middle East is costing all of humanity

Erdogan: Senseless war in Middle East is costing all of humanity

Wheat markets surge amid Hormuz closure and rising shipping costs

Wheat markets surge amid Hormuz closure and rising shipping costs

Japan warns of long-term economic repercussions of war in the Middle East

Japan warns of long-term economic repercussions of war in the Middle East

Attack damages Turkish oil tanker in Black Sea

Attack damages Turkish oil tanker in Black Sea

Pope warns over US-Iran tensions, urges dialogue in Middle East

Pope warns over US-Iran tensions, urges dialogue in Middle East

UAE air defenses intercept five Iranian missiles, 17 drones

UAE air defenses intercept five Iranian missiles, 17 drones

From oil reserves to coal, world faces energy shockwaves from war

From oil reserves to coal, world faces energy shockwaves from war

War pressures precious metals markets in the Gulf

War pressures precious metals markets in the Gulf

Arab League condemns ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Arab League condemns ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon

UK summons Iranian ambassador over alleged destabilizing activities

UK summons Iranian ambassador over alleged destabilizing activities

UK deploys additional air defense systems to Gulf amid escalation

UK deploys additional air defense systems to Gulf amid escalation

Trump: US will continue strikes on Iran if talks fail

Trump: US will continue strikes on Iran if talks fail

Qatar and Türkiye call for dialogue, restraint to contain regional escalation

Qatar and Türkiye call for dialogue, restraint to contain regional escalation

Pope warns against use of technological advances for war

Pope warns against use of technological advances for war

Oil prices fall after Trump delays strikes on Iranian energy facilities

Oil prices fall after Trump delays strikes on Iranian energy facilities

Israeli airstrikes kill, injure civilians in southern Lebanon, destroy Qaquaiyah bridge

Israeli airstrikes kill, injure civilians in southern Lebanon, destroy Qaquaiyah bridge