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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
Jan 21, 2023
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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
Dec 10, 2022
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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
Dec 09, 2022
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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
Oct 25, 2022
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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
Oct 21, 2022
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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
Oct 16, 2022
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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
Oct 11, 2022
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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
Oct 10, 2022
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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
Sep 21, 2022
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‘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
Sep 16, 2022
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US embassy tweet sparks outrage in Lebanon
Lebanese citizens are up in arms over the US embassy latest violation of the nation's sovereignty
Aug 25, 2022
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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
Aug 22, 2022
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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
Aug 17, 2022
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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
Aug 11, 2022
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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
Aug 01, 2022
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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
Jul 08, 2022
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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
Jun 13, 2022
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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
Jun 08, 2022
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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
Jun 06, 2022
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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
May 04, 2022
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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
Feb 21, 2022
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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
Feb 04, 2022
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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
Dec 17, 2021
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Bomb blast hits central market in Afghan capital
The attack reportedly targeted a Taliban patrol vehicle
Nov 23, 2021
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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
Feb 04, 2023
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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
Feb 03, 2023
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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.
Feb 03, 2023
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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
Feb 03, 2023
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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
Feb 03, 2023
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Iraqi, Saudi FMs reaffirm commitment to linking electricity grids
Last year, Iraq and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum to link their electricity grids
Feb 03, 2023
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