Tag: Middle East

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

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