Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia, EU, US unexpectedly

The kingdom essentially increased the price for EU buyers by $2 a barrel, and 20 cents for US customers

Russian FM visits Iraq to enhance energy cooperation

The Russian foreign minister and spokesperson of his Iraqi counterpart discussed food security, energy, and exchanged views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ukraine demands Israel publicly condemn Russia, approve $500m loan: Report

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has previously warned his cabinet would revise the country's foreign policy to 'move away' from western diktats

Iran, Cuba strengthen ties, denounce US sanctions policy

Amir-Abdollahian condemned Washington's interventions in Cuba's internal affairs and its attempt to stoke unrest in the Caribbean nation

‘Tens of thousands’ of prisoners granted amnesty in Iran

State media reports that the pardon would not apply to dual nationals held in Iranian prisons

US mulls sanctions on Chinese firms for aiding ‘Iranian crackdowns’: Report

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has cancelled his trip to China over an alleged Chinese espionage balloon spotted over Montana

Indian refiners purchase Russian crude in Emirati currency: Report

India has disregarded pressure imposed by western nations, and continues to engage in trade and energy cooperation with Russia

White House offered Israel help with Iran, Saudi in exchange for ‘easing tensions’ in Palestine

As part of a backroom proposal, US officials asked the Israeli premier to 'preserve the status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque, stop the expansion of illegal settlements, and strengthen the Palestinian Authority'

US senators urge Biden to halt F-16 sale to Turkiye

The senators seek to halt the F-16 deal with Turkiye over Ankara's objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO

The terrorism pretext: US-ISIS-Kurdish nexus preserves occupation of Syria

It's getting harder to ignore. The persistent ISIS presence in the Syrian desert only serves US aims to continue its military occupation and support for Kurdish separatism.

US ‘red lines’ in Syria aim to extend conflict: Report

The US and UK are reportedly considering the possibility of creating a new ‘autonomous zone’ in Syria’s southeast, similar the Kurdish-led administration in the north

Why was British ISIS member ‘Jihadi George’ tried in a US court?

The decision to try one of the so-called “Beatles” ISIS members in the US was to conceal his previous links to British intelligence and his role in their regime-change efforts in Syria.

US-backed SDF counters ISIS resurgence in Syria’s northeast: Report

Many questions have been raised about the extremist group's resurgence, coming at a time when the US army is looking to cement its presence in Syria's oil-rich northeast

Lions’ Den strikes Israeli checkpoint in besieged Nablus

Such hit-and-run tactics are a common strategy used by the Lions' Den against Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank

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

US blacklists more Iranian companies, cites drone sales to Russia

More than 22 countries have inquired about the possibility to purchase Iran's attack drones

Iran’s participation in Damascus-Ankara talks ‘possible’: Erdogan

The Iranian foreign minister’s recent visit to Syria aimed to resolve ‘misunderstandings’ between Tehran and Damascus regarding the reconciliation, a source told The Cradle

If US does not ‘keep its word,’ it will pay a price: Erdogan

The US put off the delivery of the F-35 jets to its NATO partner in July 2019 over “security concerns” pertaining to the Russian S-400 defense system

Iran, Russia integrate banking systems

52 Iranian and 106 Russian banks integrated their interbank communication and transfer systems for trade and financial operations

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?

US Treasury official issues warning to Turkiye, UAE regarding evasion of sanctions

Ankara has pledged that international sanctions will not be circumvented in Turkiye

Iranian Navy ships dock in Brazil despite US concerns

One of the Navy ships is reportedly equipped with anti-ship cruise missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns

Two settlers critically injured in east Jerusalem shooting

The shooting came one day after ten Israelis were killed in a Palestinian operation which targeted a synagogue in east occupied Jerusalem’s Neve Yaakov settlement

Several Israelis killed during shooting attack at Jerusalem synagogue

The attack came just one day after Israeli troops committed a massacre in the occupied West Bank, and just hours after warplanes bombed the besieged Gaza Strip

US sanctions former Paraguayan president for alleged Hezbollah ties

Paraguay's former president and current VP have been previously accused of being involved in systemic corruption

US may have given ‘green light’ for Turkish ground offensive: SDF chief

Damascus and the SDF have recently discussed a possible settlement regarding the future of the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Syria

US worried about ‘security situation’ in occupied territories ahead of Blinken’s visit

This weekend, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will be traveling to Egypt, followed by a visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories early next week

Syria, Jordan boost border security under Russian auspices

There has lately been a surge in drug smuggling and militant activity on the Syrian-Jordanian border

Three Saudi nationals face execution over refusal to displace NEOM residents

The three men belong to the Al-Huwaitat tribe, which often faces harassment, abductions, arrest and forced displacement by the Saudi authorities

Armed groups planning false-flag attacks in Syria’s Idlib: Russia

As Turkiye turns its back on the opposition to restore ties with Syria, extremist attacks are expected to stay on the rise