Gulf states raise oil output as Iran tensions escalate

Major Gulf producers increased oil exports ahead of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, seeking to stabilize global markets in case of supply disruptions. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) released additional volumes of Murban crude for April delivery, which lowered the grade’s spot premiums to under two dollars per barrel against......

Pro-Iran group threatens imminent attacks on US bases in Iraq

A powerful pro-Iran armed faction in Iraq has warned that it is preparing to launch imminent attacks against United States military bases in the country, escalating tensions in an already fragile regional security environment. The group, known as Kataeb Hezbollah, issued a statement declaring that it would soon begin targeting American installations......

Türkiye closely monitors US operations in Syria and Iraq, ministry says

Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that it is closely monitoring US military activities in Syria and Iraq, alongside other regional developments, to ensure national security and maintain situational awareness. According to ministry sources, Washington’s reassessment of its presence in Syria is influenced......

Maliki refuses to withdraw bid for Iraq’s premiership despite US pressure

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has declared that he will not withdraw his candidacy for the post of prime minister, despite warnings from Washington that American support for Iraq could be reconsidered if he returns to office. Speaking in Baghdad, Maliki stressed that his decision is rooted in what he described as respect for......

Iranian Kurdish parties seek unified front as alliance launches amid unrest

Five Iranian Kurdish opposition parties have unveiled a new political alliance aimed at consolidating their long-fractured movement against Tehran at a moment of mounting domestic turmoil and renewed pressure from the United States on Iran’s leadership. The coalition, formally titled the Alliance of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan,......

Turkish journalist from Deutsche Welle detained over “false news” and “insulting the president”

A Turkish journalist working for Deutsche Welle has been detained in Ankara on charges of “spreading false information” and “insulting the president,” according to a statement from the Istanbul prosecutor’s office. The journalist, Alican Uludag, was taken into custody following the launch of an investigation......

Arab countries score below global average in corruption perceptions index 2025

The latest findings from the Transparency International highlight persistent governance challenges across the Arab region, where average scores remain below the global benchmark in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The CPI does not measure corruption by calculating the total amount of embezzled funds or by counting court cases.......

Marriage delays reshape social life across the Arab world

Marriage is taking place later than ever across much of the Arab world, as economic strain, shifting priorities and evolving social norms alter long established patterns of family formation. What was once considered the natural transition into adulthood during the early twenties is increasingly postponed into the thirties, with a rising share......

Arab oil and gas reserves cement region’s global energy influence

The Arab world holds some of the largest proven oil and natural gas reserves on the planet, reinforcing its central role in global energy security and international commodity markets. Recent data drawn from leading industry sources, including OPEC, BP Statistical Review and the US Energy Information Administration, show that a small group......

US secretly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran

The Trump administration quietly delivered about 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran following a deadly government crackdown on nationwide protests last month, marking the first time Washington has directly supplied the technology to the country, according to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. The move was intended......

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