Zelensky makes surprise address to Doha Forum amid GCC split between Washington, Moscow

The Ukrainian president is the latest western envoy to try his hand at convincing GCC countries to increase oil production

Iranian and Qatari officials sign 14 cooperation agreements in Doha

The agreements were signed during the first day of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to the Gulf state

US cancels talks with Taliban after closure of girls schools

Regional powers, including Iran and Turkey, have repeatedly called on the Taliban to allow girls education and to form an inclusive government

Mikati: Lebanon to restore diplomatic ties with Gulf countries

Mikati has been on a spirited campaign to restore relations with the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

High-time for Turkiye-Syria normalization: Russian official

At the end of last month, Russian media reported that the long-awaited foreign ministers' meeting between Turkiye and Syria is back on the agenda

Dialogue can solve differences with Iran, Afghanistan: Saudi FM

Saudi Arabia and Iran have for years vied for influence in a rivalry that has played out across the region

‘Our way, or collapse’: US and Saudi officials on Lebanon

Barbara Leaf, a US State Department official, believes the collapse of Lebanon will allow the country to be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'

In Eurasia, the War of Economic Corridors is in full swing

Mega Eurasian organizations and their respective projects are now converging at record speed, with one global pole way ahead of the other.

Russia seeking closer energy ties with Qatar, says Lavrov

The meeting comes as the EU continues to look for alternative energy sources following the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine

Iran on Ukraine: opposes war, but backs Russia’s red line against NATO expansionism  

Iran’s call for restraint in the Ukraine conflict also comes amid stronger ties with Russia and mutual security concerns.

The Gulf states and Ukraine: Why are Washington’s Arab allies tilting in different directions?

The divergence in views may indicate geopolitical shifts in the Persian Gulf, but may equally be tactics employed to gain leverage with Washington

Iraq hopes to reach gas self-sufficiency by 2025: Oil minister

The Islamic Republic of Iran is Iraq’s main supplier of natural gas, but has cut back exports to the country due to Baghdad's failure to pay its debts

Tehran to open trade office in Qatar: Iranian president

The two countries signed 14 major bilateral agreements and have vowed to boost economic and trade ties

Iran and Venezuela ink extensive oil cooperation deal

In 2021, Venezuela doubled its oil production levels thanks to the assistance of Iran

Qatar ready to support Lebanon with long-term LNG supply: Energy Minister

Doha also expressed 'satisfaction' with a US-backed plan to provide Lebanon with gas and electricity from Egypt and Jordan

Algerian president visits Qatar in move to strengthen bilateral ties

The two officials are meeting ahead of the Arab League Summit expected to be held in Algiers

From Russia, With (Taliban) Love

Asia's powerbrokers dropped an Afghan bombshell in Moscow today: 'the country's reconstruction must be paid for by its military occupiers of 20 years.'

Saudi Arabia: No desire to join normalization agreement with Israel

The Saudi official also highlighted the Kingdom's growing relationship with Qatar