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

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

A panicked Empire tries to make Russia an ‘offer it can’t refuse’

Realizing NATO’s war with Russia will likely end unfavorably, the US is test-driving an exit offer. But why should Moscow take indirect proposals seriously, especially on the eve of its new military advance and while it is in the winning seat?

Iran retaliates with sanctions against EU, UK

Iran sanctioned the individuals and organizations over their support for terrorism, and interfering with national affairs

Dead on arrival: The west’s B3W initiative to rival China’s BRI

While Washington is focused on establishing rival 'global' projects to Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, most of these drive profits and benefits right back to the United States.

Riyadh looking to engage with Syrian government: Saudi FM

Just a few days ago, Syria’s Foreign Ministry announced the resumption of imports from the kingdom

Iran warns EU over IRGC terrorist designation

Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian described the EU parliament's behavior as 'emotional, injudicious, incorrect and unprofessional'

Israel outraged after leaked EU document to defend Palestinian land

According to the leaked six-page document, the EU aims to provide legal aid to Palestinians in areas under Israeli control

EU suspends Qatar-related activities due to corruption scandal

The Belgian Federal Prosecutor announced an 'inspection operation' targeting the offices of the European Parliament in Brussels

Russia overtakes Iraq as India’s leading oil supplier

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, India has become the primary outlet for seaborne oil cargoes

Turkiye seeks gas discount with Russia

Turkiye has increased its Russian oil imports to over 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year, compared to last year's mere 98,000 bpd

US targets Chinese firms over Iran sanctions evasion

While the US tightens sanctions against Iran, more than 40 civilians, including security personnel, have been killed by rioters and armed groups

EU slaps new sanctions on Iran

Mass protests have swept Iran since September 16 when Mahsa Amini died in police custody

Maritime deal with Lebanon caused ‘great dissatisfaction’ among Israeli public: Report

The first and second Lebanon war have reportedly traumatized the ranks of the Israeli army

Germany and other EU members want to expand Iran sanctions

Iran has countered European sanctions with its own, over the European Union's alleged involvement in destabilizing the Islamic Republic

Erdogan vows to send grain, fertilizer to countries in need

Turkey and Russia have reached a consensus on making more use of the grain corridor in the Black Sea

The Gray Wolf returns to Central Asia: Turkey’s ambitions for the region

As a proponent of Pan-Turkism, Ankara is keen on expanding its influence across Central Asia, yet this foreign policy shift is likely to be checked by much bigger regional powers like China, Russia, and Iran.

EU considers listing IRGC as terror group: Germany

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry told Germany not to 'sacrifice its interests with Tehran for short-term political goals'

Iran to provide Russia with 40 turbines to bolster gas industry

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin has halted sending supplies and gas into Europe due to western imposed sanctions on Moscow

The EU’s energy security now rests in Turkey’s hands

Europe has sought to bypass Russian gas with disastrous results. Turkey, which has been positioning itself as an energy hub for the past two decades, is set to reap the benefits

Israel enforces strict rules for foreigners visiting West Bank

The bill was initially announced in February 2022 but halted after complaints to Israel’s Supreme Court

EU imposes new sanctions on Iran over drone shipments to Russia

After three days of talks, EU representatives agreed on measures against entities supplying Iranian drones to Russia

Palestine to discuss gas field off Gaza’s coast with Egypt

On 15 June, Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the EU to transport stolen Palestinian gas to European countries via Egypt

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

EU member states propose new sanctions against Iran

Germany is leading efforts by the European Union to impose a new set of sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran

First high-level talks in 10 years held between EU and Israel

The last meeting of this kind was held in July 2012 to no avail, as Israel illegally expanded its settlements into Palestinian territories

Can Iran push Russia to action in the South Caucasus?

Moscow and Tehran’s mutual ally, Armenia, is feeling the pressure of NATO-backed Azerbaijan’s assault on its sovereignty. It is in both countries' geopolitical and security interests not to allow Yerevan to fall

SCO summit strengthens Iran’s regional presence

The Russian Federation has been approaching Iran with new economic agreements and the purchase of Iranian drones, following greater isolation by the West due to the war in Ukraine

Iran nuclear deal in a ‘stalemate’ – EU foreign policy chief

Earlier this week, Mossad chief David Barnea said Israel would continue carrying out acts of sabotage in Iran with the full blessing of the US

UN rapporteur calls for removal of unilateral sanctions on Iran

The cost of the average food basket in Iran has increased more than 3.4 times between 2018 and 2022