Iran unveils new railway link connecting to Europe

The new link will increase annual transport projections by 7 million tons of cargo and 2 million passengers

Iraq wants China to be ‘major participant’ in project linking West Asia to Europe

Baghdad's recently announced $17bn transport project seeks to transform Iraq's economy after decades of war and occupation

Cyprus pushes ahead with plans to become Europe’s hub for Israeli gas

The Cypriot government pitched a plan during a regional energy meeting in Nicosia for a pipeline linking Cyprus to Israel

Iraq unveils $17bn infrastructure project linking West Asia to Europe

The 'Route of Development' project would extend from Turkiye's northern border to the south of the Persian Gulf

European banks begin severing correspondent relations with Lebanon: Report

European banks are looking to slash ties with Lebanese commercial banks as the country faces being 'grey listed' by the FATF and the central bank chief is wanted by Interpol

EU cancels ‘Europe Day’ event in Israel over Ben Gvir appearance

The EU claimed the extremist security minister's views 'contradict the values the EU stands for'

Several European consulates shut down over Istanbul terror threats

The US State Department issued a terror alert for Turkiye, stating that synagogues, churches, and western diplomatic missions are a potential target for attacks

European officials warn Israel against ‘provocative’ actions: Report

There has been an alarming acceleration in Israel’s excavation project under the Al-Aqsa Mosque, reinforcing longstanding fears that the holy site faces a serious threat

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.

Eurasia’s Middle Corridor: An Atlanticist frenzy to stifle Europe-Asia integration

Geopolitical interests between the Anglo-American establishment and the Sino-Russian-led axis will clash over the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

European judiciary to investigate Lebanon’s central bank governor in Beirut

The US is not interested in joining the investigation, as long as the country remains compliant with the US sanctions regime against Hezbollah and Syria

Cyprus considers plan to import Israeli gas for European energy need

The plan is expected to anger Ankara, which has recently shown a desire to export Israeli gas into Europe

Iran imposes reciprocal sanctions on European individuals and media outlets

Among the media outlets sanctioned is Radio Farda, which is funded by the Washington-based US Agency for Global Media

Qatar-related scandal topples European Parliament vice-president

Lobbying efforts by Qatar and UAE of US and EU officials has recently come under intense scrutiny for interfering in internal politics

Can Hungary act as a bridge between Iran and Europe?

As Budapest actively implements its own “Look to the East” policy, Tehran will find a potentially useful partner in Europe.

European firms invest $171 billion in Israel’s illegal settlements: Report

Israel has illegally expanded its territory since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war and built settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem for over 700,000 settlers

European parliament severs ties with Iran over sanctions against EU

In response to continuous European sanctions against Tehran, the Islamic Republic has responded with its own in the hopes of countering foreign hostility

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

Turkey risks losing Europe’s human rights protections: Reuters

The CoE's Committee of Ministers has launched infringement proceedings against Ankara

Russia favors Turkey over Europe for gas hub: Putin

The Russian president also revealed the details of the aftermath of Nord Stream pipeline explosions

Saudi Aramco lowers oil prices for Europe, raises them for the US

The decision was made one day after OPEC+ announced it would cut output by 2 million barrels per day

Aramco CEO slams European energy crisis plan as short-term solution

The CEO highlighted that climate change goals did not need to change but that the world needed a more viable energy plan

European court calls on France to repatriate ISIS-linked family in Syria

Thousands of foreigners remain stuck in detention camps across northern Syria, and are subject to dire conditions

Qatar cannot replace Russia as energy source to Europe: Qatari Emir

During an interview with French media, the Emir also called on other Gulf states to prioritize dialogue with the Islamic Republic

Saudi Arabia warns of OPEC+ cuts as Europe scrambles to boost winter supplies

European nations have boosted imports of Russian fuel to their highest since April as a winter supply crisis looms

Iran delivers ‘final conclusion’ to Europe’s JCPOA-revival proposal

After 16 months of negotiations between Iran and the EU, with the indirect participation of the US, officials say the possibility of reviving the 2015 nuclear deal is closer than ever

European companies interested in doing business with Russia via Turkey

Metallurgic companies in the EU are reportedly looking to bypass western sanctions by selling products to Moscow with Ankara as the middleman

US rallies Europe in defense of Israel’s claim of disputed gas field with Lebanon

Washington is pushing the EU to designate Hezbollah's political bloc as a 'terrorist movement,' hoping to undermine Lebanon's defense of its natural riches

Saudi Arabia wants to turn Greece into ‘hydrogen hub’ for Europe

The Saudi crown prince offered to connect Greece to the kingdom's electricity grid in order to provide Europe with 'cheaper green energy'

France signs energy deal with the UAE as Europe heads towards energy disaster

The UAE has become a key partner for western nations as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war and the search for energy deals to replace LNG imports from sanctions-hit Russia