Lebanon moves forward with accepting fuel from Iran

PM Najib Mikati has set a condition that Iran provide enough fuel to supply Lebanon with eight hours of electricity per day

Iraq to provide Lebanon with one million tons of fuel: Lebanese official

Walid Fayyad also said he is ready to travel to Iran in order to ratify Tehran's offer to provide Lebanon with free fuel

Lebanon aims to finalize fuel deals with Egypt and Iraq

While ignoring long term solutions to Lebanon's energy crisis, officials have high hopes in finalizing deals with Egypt and Iraq to buy fuel for dormant Lebanese power plants

Egyptian president begins two-nation Gulf tour in Oman

President Sisi is expected to arrive in Manama the next day to discuss regional and international issues with Bahraini officials

Lebanon faces new fuel shortages as international prices skyrocket

The country’s inventory is almost depleted, and the fuel price schedule has not yet been adjusted in accordance with the rise in global prices

Qatar to provide up to $10 million in fuel for Gaza per month: Hamas official

The scheme is reportedly an attempt to bypass severe Israeli restrictions on Qatari aid for the occupied Gaza Strip

‘Let them stop us if they dare’ – Why Hezbollah is bringing Iranian fuel to Lebanon

As Lebanon's economic crisis deepens amidst an effective US embargo, Hezbollah begins to supply the Lebanese population.

Arab leaders offer Syria billions in aid, sanctions relief if Assad pushes back against Iran: WSJ

Arab leaders offered Assad help in lobbying the west to lift crushing economic sanctions, despite Washington's disinterest in loosening its grip on Damascus

PA-Israel summit in Jordan met with outrage in Palestine

Israeli forces have killed over 60 Palestinians since the start of 2023

Jordan’s Game of Thrones: Power struggle of the Hashemite family

The Jordanian monarchy is facing an uncertain future due to internal conflicts over which Queen's son will succeed to the throne. Amid ongoing public protests against corruption and economic decline, this royal power struggle could have regional geopolitical implications.

White House continues to block energy sharing plan for Lebanon: French official

Egypt says it is ready to begin exporting gas to crisis-hit Lebanon via Syria; however, the US has so far refused to give the country an exemption for sanctions imposed on Damascus

Europe’s gas emergency: A continent hostage to seller prices

Europe’s reliance on Russian gas imports has been upended by sanctions against Moscow. With few options for practical alternatives, the continent will remain energy-dependent and financially-vulnerable regardless of who it imports from.

Iranian FM in Beirut for talks with top officials, resistance leaders

During a joint press conference, Iran’s foreign minister called for political dialogue and a ‘swift’ presidential election, rejecting claims of Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs

Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn storming of Al-Aqsa courtyard

The compound is Islam’s third holiest site after Mecca and Medina and Judaism’s most sacred site

Jordan to boost security ahead of Iraq summit as it battles nationwide protests

Jordanian officials instructed security forces to put an end to all demonstrations and to strike any attempts to destabilize the kingdom with an 'iron fist'

Egypt cuts domestic gas usage to help Europe survive winter

Europe is facing down the barrel of a gun mere weeks before an embargo on Russian fuel is put into effect

Global finance vs global energy: who will come out on top?

There is more to the current struggle between the oil-consuming west and the oil-producing nations than meets the eye and it runs far deeper than the war in Ukraine

Ted Cruz tries to derail US-brokered energy sharing plan for Lebanon

The plan has failed to materialize since it was first proposed, due to a US reluctance to exempt the states and companies involved from Caesar Act sanctions

Egypt to adopt Russia’s Mir payment system: Report

Iran, Turkey, and Bahrain have also moved to implement the Russian payment system, ignoring western diktats to cut ties with Moscow

What to expect at the Arab League Summit in Algiers

Algeria's strong anti-colonial stance and ties to Russia, Syria and Iran ensures that the upcoming Arab League Summit in Algiers will be anything but business-as-usual

Egypt closes in on reaching new IMF loan agreement

The Egyptian Prime Minister Announced that the government is negotiating to reach an accord with the financial institution

How the US controls Lebanon’s energy supply

Far from helping Lebanon solve its acute energy crisis, the US is leveraging Egypt’s gas supply to pressure Beirut over US-brokered maritime border talks with Israel

Gaza ceasefire holds overnight after three-day Israeli barrage

Israeli officials say they have no intention of releasing two PIJ prisoners, refusing one of the main demands from the Egypt-brokered deal

Israel expands road closures around Gaza, threatens last functioning power plant

Palestinian officials say Gaza's last functioning power plant will completely run out of fuel over the next 24 hours

Qatari FM in Lebanon ahead of Arab League meeting in Beirut

Qatar previously pledged to support the Lebanese economy on condition that the state form a new government

World Bank refuses to fund US-brokered energy plan for Lebanon

Aside from lack of funding, the project to transfer Egyptian and Jordanian energy to Lebanon via Syria requires a sanctions waiver guarantee from the US, which is yet to be issued

Lebanon’s last running power plant on the verge of shutting down

The Deir Ammar plant is awaiting the arrival of an Iraqi fuel shipment in order to restart production

Egypt still waiting for US clearance to transfer energy to Lebanon

Despite ongoing assurances from US officials, Beirut has been waiting for months for the start of energy transfers from Egypt and Jordan

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

Repairs on gas pipeline connecting Syria to Lebanon complete: Report

The repairs come as part of a US-sponsored energy deal between Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria