Iraqi police raid exchange companies to regulate market rates

The Iraqi dinar has been on a downward slope since the US Treasury started tightening sanctions against Iran

Xi Jinping ends landmark KSA visit by calling on Arab states to embrace multipolar world

Leaders from across West Asia and Africa travelled to the Saudi capital to meet with the Chinese president

China hails Saudi Arabia’s role in oil markets, Riyadh supports ‘one-china’ policy

Xi is on a three day visit to Riyadh to attend a summit with Saudi delegates, Arab states, and nations of the GCC coalition

Qatar blasts ‘anti-market’ agreements and sabotage by western nations

Oil producing nations oppose an upcoming price cap on Russian fuel, fearing such punitive measures by the west could easily be used against them as well

Dutch envoy’s remarks over press freedom in Jordan outrages Amman, Abu Dhabi

Jordan claims the Dutch ambassador “interfered” in a broadcast license application that is reportedly still under legal consideration

Strong dollar pushes Lebanese pound to record high on black market

Since 2019, Lebanon has been experiencing the worst economic collapse in modern history, as a result of rampant corruption within the state and among the financial elite

Putin receives UAE president in Moscow to discuss energy markets, international issues

Before Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan arrived in Moscow, he visited Serbia to discuss mutual cooperation between the two countries

Iraq marks one year since parliamentary elections with no political solution

After a resounding victory in the polls last year and their months-long failure to form a government, the Sadrist movement now insists on dissolving parliament and holding new anticipated elections

Massive rally to mark anniversary of the 21 September Revolution in Yemen

Yemenis mark the eighth anniversary of a popular revolution against the Saudi-backed Hadi regime in 2014

‘Samarkand Spirit’ to be driven by ‘responsible powers’ Russia and China

The SCO summit of Asian power players delineated a road map for strengthening the multipolar world

US embassy tweet sparks outrage in Lebanon

Lebanese citizens are up in arms over the US embassy latest violation of the nation's sovereignty

Syria marks its presence at the International Army Games’ Tank Biathlon’

Syria shows its over ten years of experience in war at the International Military Games

USAID earmarks $29.5mln for Lebanon to counter aid offers from Iran and Russia

The donation from Washington comes at a time when both Moscow and Tehran are awaiting a response from Lebanese officials to provide the country with grain and fuel

Samarkand at the crossroads: from Timur to the BRI and SCO

From its ancient Silk Road role to China’s BRI project, Uzbekistan is set to remain an important geoeconomic hub in Central Asia

Israel announces construction of joint industrial park with Jordan

The multimillion-dollar project, known as the Jordan Gateway, was recently approved, but Amman has not commented on the matter

Dozens of Egyptian soldiers buried in mass grave underneath ‘Mini Israel’ parking lot

For over five decades, Israel kept the secret of this mass grave which held the bodies of many Egyptian soldiers, some of whom were burned alive

Teetering on the verge of collapse, Israeli government marks first year in power

While officials claim their government has 'improved life in matters of security,' recent polls show an increasing number of Israelis feel unsafe in the occupied territories

Talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia made ‘remarkable progress’: Iraqi PM

The regional rivals have held five rounds of talks in hopes of rebuilding diplomatic ties

Regional leaders condemn India’s ruling party over anti-Islam remarks

The BJP has been accused of supporting the policies and rhetoric that instigated a spike in violence against Indian Muslims

Data leak exposes money laundering scheme in Dubai’s real estate market: Report

Earlier this year, the UAE was placed on a list of countries subject to increased monitoring due to rampant money laundering activities

Turkey to help Afghanistan export saffron to European markets

The exportation of Afghan saffron to Turkish and European markets could potentially alleviate Afghanistan’s economic crisis

Members of Iranian opposition group found guilty of espionage in Denmark

The members of the Saudi-backed group were charged in February 2020 and have been held in custody since

Turkey’s stock market halts trading as lira hits new low

Economists believe that inflation will surpass 30 percent next year if Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues to slash interest rates

Bomb blast hits central market in Afghan capital

The attack reportedly targeted a Taliban patrol vehicle

Biden makes U-turn on ‘punishment’ for Saudi Arabia: Report

The development would represent a major change in tone by the White House towards Saudi Arabia and is closely watched by energy experts and policymakers around the world

Turkiye, allied militias ‘systematically oppress’ Kurds of Afrin: Report

Many have expressed skepticism that a brewing Turkish-Syrian reconciliation process could bring about an eventual withdrawal of Ankara’s forces from Syria

The terrorism pretext: US-ISIS-Kurdish nexus preserves occupation of Syria

It's getting harder to ignore. The persistent ISIS presence in the Syrian desert only serves US aims to continue its military occupation and support for Kurdish separatism.

Turkiye summons nine western ambassadors to protest embassies’ closure

Diplomatic tensions rose when Turkiye responded to an initial US security alert by warning citizens against possible xenophobic and racist attacks in Europe

France to host summit on Lebanon without Lebanese representation

France, the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt will take part in the summit, as all five have previously said they want to see army commander Joseph Aoun named president of Lebanon

Iraqi, Saudi FMs reaffirm commitment to linking electricity grids

Last year, Iraq and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum to link their electricity grids