British ex-soldier turned journalist charged with spying in Afghanistan

The ex-soldier and another British national were detained by authorities on 11 January this year

Netanyahu back in Biden’s good graces, expected at White House ‘soon’

US officials reportedly pressured Netanyahu to back down from a controversial judicial reform plan, claiming Israel’s image as the 'sole democracy in West Asia' was at stake

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

Kuwait plans to increase diesel exports to EU

Kuwait City expects to raise its gas exports to Europe by fivefold this year compared to 2022, hoping to deliver 2.5 million tons worth of diesel annually

White House successfully topples anti-war resolution restricting US involvement in Yemen

White House officials pressed lawmakers against voting for the resolution at a time when the Pentagon is due to receive its largest budget ever

US-Turkiye brinkmanship won’t reach a point of no return

A conflict of interest between Ankara and Washington over Syria will likely see the two drift apart, with Turkiye aligning more closely with Eurasian powers.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait deny supporting OPEC oil production increase

The OPEC+ decision last month to cut oil production by two million barrels per day strained Saudi-US relations

US considers cutting military aid to KSA: Officials

According to the report, should KSA increase oil production by December's OPEC meeting, the US is unlikely to take any such measures

Saudi Arabia claims to be ‘more mature’ than Washington in newest spat

Despite the ongoing breakdown in relations, Wall Street moguls have made their presence known at the kingdom's Future Investment Initiative forum this week

Iran nuclear deal revival ‘not anytime soon’: White House

Intense lobbying efforts by Israel and western support for violent protests on the street of Iran have stalled talks to restore the Obama-era JCPOA

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

UAE President to visit Russia for bilateral talks

The visit happens just one week after OPEC+ announced an output cut of 2 million barrels per day, putting further pressure on the global economy

Saudi minister blames Washington for soaring fuel prices in the US

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State, Adel al-Jubeir, rejected the claim by the US that the OPEC+ production level cut is political in any way

Washington blasts OPEC+ supply cuts, threatens to reexamine anti-OPEC law

Ignoring the extensive lobbying by senior White House officials, Gulf nations delivered a blow to the US in their bid to provide 'stability and security to energy markets'

Washington and Riyadh confirm Joe Biden will meet MbS in July

Biden's upcoming trip will take place despite campaign promises to make the kingdom a 'pariah' and have MbS 'pay the price' for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Joe Biden reveals trip to Saudi Arabia will focus on Israel’s ‘national security’

The revelation by the US president comes just days after the White House claimed his 'unconfirmed' visit to the kingdom would serve 'US national interests'

Biden’s West Asia tour is put on hold as the US loses its grip on the Gulf

US President Joe Biden’s decision to delay visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia will only bolster Moscow’s diplomatic advances in West Asia

White House defends Joe Biden’s ‘hypothetical’ meeting with MbS

The US president is planning a trip to Saudi Arabia, while at the same time banning Latin American nations from attending the Summit of the Americas over alleged 'human rights abuses'

US president postpones Saudi Arabia trip

Instead, a 'broader' trip is being planned to include a meeting in Israel between Biden and Israeli PM Bennett

Biden mulling over KSA trip as White House upholds pledge to make kingdom a ‘pariah’

The US president's humbling visit to Saudi Arabia would come at a time when the west desperately needs its Gulf allies to increase oil production levels

Russian FM to meet with GCC ministers in Saudi Arabia

Since the start of the Ukraine conflict, GCC countries belonging to OPEC+ have refused demands by the White House to boost oil production levels

US officials discuss energy, possible normalization with Israel on secret KSA trip

US advisors and Saudi officials reportedly discussed the signing of a potential land deal involving Egypt, Israel, and Saudi Arabia