Venezuela, Turkiye sign MoU on trade, investment, and economic development

The two countries also made new arrangements for commercial travel, increasing flights from Caracas to Ankara

Turkiye, Iran discuss regional developments, bilateral ties in Ankara

Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran fully supports efforts toward Turkish-Syrian reconciliation

Israeli investment platform has eyes on UAE for AI development

Tel Aviv has been bolstering its use of AI and machine learning tools in the occupied Palestinian territories in a bid to crush dissent and profile citizens

Iran claims development of own hypersonic ballistic missile

A hypersonic missile develops speeds in excess of Mach 5, approximately five times the speed of sound

Iran, Oman hold talks to discuss regional developments

The two nations are determined to further strengthen their bilateral cooperation following the trip to Oman by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May

KSA announces ‘development projects’ in Yemen while plundering its natural resources

Over recent months, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have stolen large quantities of oil from Yemen, worth hundreds of millions of dollars

‘Mutually Assured Development’: a winning formula for Iran-Saudi rapprochement

Restoring diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia will not only benefit both countries economically, but can help stabilize global oil prices and end the war in Yemen.

Report: Mossad bombed German, Swiss firms to halt Pakistan nuke development

A Swiss daily first broke the story on New Years Day

Jordanian and Iranian foreign ministers hold phone call to discuss regional developments

The Iranian foreign minister phoned his Jordanian counterpart days after meetings in Beirut and Damascus

Iran FM’s trip to Syria was to address ‘misunderstandings’

The recent visit of Iran's FM to Damascus was not ordinary. One of its main goals was to address a problem that had emerged between the two countries after the Turkish-Syrian meeting in Moscow.

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

Washington bankrolls temporary salary increase for Lebanese security forces

The US, Qatar, and the EU have proven instrumental in providing funds for the Lebanese army since the start of the economic crisis

MbZ meets with Pakistani PM for bilateral talks

MbZ and the Pakistani PM expressed their desire to bolster joint cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, and development

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.

Why is Egypt’s Navy commanding a NATO-led coalition in the Red Sea?

In recent years Egypt has been developing and strengthening its navy in and around the Red Sea, but this is arguably part of a broader US strategy for the region.

Turkish general election rescheduled from June to May

Over the past two years, the Turkish government’s popularity has decreased due to controversial economic policies and a surge in inflation

The US holds Iraq hostage with the dollar

Since 2003, Iraq is required to send all its oil revenues to a single US bank account. Washington is now weaponizing Baghdad's own dollars against Iraq, by devaluing its currency and hindering payments.

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, EAEU sign free trade deal

The EAEU and Iran signed a temporary agreement in December 2021 to set up a free trade zone and counter US-led sanctions

Russia increases diesel shipments to Turkiye, Morocco ahead of EU ban

Europe still imports the main bulk of Russian diesel, filling tanks ahead of the deadline on 5 February

No-strings aid from Saudi Arabia is changing, finance minister says

The Saudi finance minister didn’t specify what conditions his government might attach to financial assistance in the future

UAE president receives regional leaders for talks

The purpose of the meeting, titled 'Prosperity and Stability in the Region,' was to tackle joint-Arab initiatives as well as obstacles in the region

Dialogue can solve differences with Iran, Afghanistan: Saudi FM

Saudi Arabia and Iran have for years vied for influence in a rivalry that has played out across the region

Israeli excavation under Al-Aqsa accelerates with intensity: Report

Excavations under the holy site have been taking place for several decades, and represent an existential threat to the 1,300-year-old mosque

China urges Israel to stop ‘incitement’ towards Palestinians

The Chinese foreign minister described the Palestinian cause as crucial to achieve peace and stability in the region

Iran summons UK envoy over British interference in internal affairs

The Iranian foreign ministry stressed that the dual citizenship of Alireza Akbari, who was executed for working closely with MI6, is not a legitimate pretext for British interference

UK, Saudi Arabia in talks for joint solar power projects

London is looking to bolster cooperation in the field of green energy with Riyadh after years of selling the kingdom weapons used to kill civilians in Yemen

Investment in Saudi startups reached $1bn in 2022

Saudi Arabia achieved the highest growth of venture capital funding among top Gulf countries last year, amounting to a 72 percent increase from 2021

UAE, UK sign energy and climate change memorandum

The MoU also includes cooperation in nuclear energy, low-carbon hydrogen, and bolstering collaboration in renewable energy

Fuel-starved Germany welcomes Iraqi PM for talks on gas deliveries

The Iraqi premier is also expected to finalize a deal with German conglomerate Siemens to pave the way for the 'rehabilitation and maintenance' of Iraq's power grid