International
Oil prices continued their upward trend on Tuesday, August 18, for the third consecutive session, in a market once again dominated by geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Investors are now concerned about an extension of the conflict between the United States and Iran following the expiration on Monday......
Donald Trump has welcomed the new defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, describing the deal as a sign that countries across the Middle East are moving toward closer security cooperation. The U.S. president said Sunday that he was “very happy” with the agreement, which......
Regional security assessments indicate that Yemen's Houthi movement coordinated with Iraqi armed groups to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory earlier this week, according to two regional officials familiar with the matter. If confirmed, the operation would mark a significant......
Iran has expressed significant concerns regarding Israel’s intentions to uphold the ceasefire that began on June 24, following nearly two weeks of intense military conflict between the two long-standing adversaries. In parallel, Tehran found itself denying any threat against Rafael Grossi, the......
Several Arab countries expressed deep concern on Sunday, June 22, in response to a U.S. airstrike targeting nuclear facilities in Iran earlier that morning. These nations called for de-escalation and urged all parties to exercise restraint to avoid further deterioration of the situation. Egypt strongly......
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached new heights following a deadly exchange of missile strikes, marking the most direct confrontation between the two rivals in decades. On Friday, Israel launched a large-scale aerial assault on Iranian territory, targeting key military and nuclear facilities,......
In a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel launched a large-scale military operation early Friday, targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and high-ranking military officials. The strikes, described as the most severe Iran has experienced since the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s,......
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Thursday the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank a move he described as "historic." However, this decision is likely to deepen existing tensions between Israel and parts of the international community. Smotrich,......
In an effort to safeguard their trade-dependent economies from escalating US tariffs, Southeast Asian leaders have launched their first-ever joint summit with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting is being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during the second day of the annual ASEAN summit. Malaysia,......
U.S. President c arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, marking the final stop of his Gulf tour, which also included visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. According to an official source, the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, welcomed President Trump upon his arrival at......
U.S. President Donald Trump began his visit to the Gulf region with a major announcement: the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria. He also secured a record-breaking $600 billion investment pledge from Saudi Arabia for American ventures. The White House revealed that part of the......
United States military airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, have resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, according to media linked to the Houthis. Reports indicate that at least eight people died in attacks around Sanaa, while a devastating strike on a migrant detention center claimed 30 lives. Although......
The United States is preparing to finalize a significant arms deal with Saudi Arabia, valued at over $100 billion, according to a Reuters report citing six informed sources. This move comes in anticipation of former President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab......
