Iran strikes halt major oil and gas output across Middle East
Qatar has suspended production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid escalating military exchanges between Israel, the United States and Iran,...
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Algeria and Morocco side with Arab countries on Iran conflict
Morocco has condemned Iranian attacks against Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, as reported by...
Haftar’s grip over southern Libya tightens
Several abducted soldiers have been freed following a military operation in Libya’s southern border region, signalling a tightening of control...
Galip Dalay: Middle East leaders united to prevent war in Iran
Not long ago, most leaders in the Middle East were frustrated with the US for not taking a firmer stance...
Iraq and UAE plan $700m “WorldLink” cable in Gulf data race
Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are planning a $700 million data cable project aimed at boosting regional connectivity, as...
MENA athletes make Winter Olympics appearance with UAE debut
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially got underway on February 6th in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo,...
Libyan, Saudi military leaders hold talks at defence exhibition
Talks between Libyan and Saudi military leaders were held at the World Defence Show in Riyadh, as reported by Ean...
Jebril Elabidi: Behind the murder of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
The assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was a painful blow to supporters of the previous regime in Libya. None of...
Yemen coastline sees spike in Africa to Gulf migration
According to data from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Yemeni coastline saw a spike in illegal migrants originating...
Tim Chattell: Turkey’s defence deal with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
On 9 January, Bloomberg reported that Turkey was ‘likely’ to join the defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and...
Libya: Pakistan jet deal faces embargo and diplomatic risks
Pakistan’s reported negotiations to supply fighter jets to eastern Libya have highlighted the diplomatic and legal risks facing Islamabad as...
Haftar faces Egypt-Saudi pressure over RSF supply lines
Abu Dhabi’s military and political influence in Libya is starting to cause friction with major regional partners. Egypt and Saudi...
Saudi Arabia pledges $500m for Southern Yemen development
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a package of development initiatives worth roughly $500 million across southern Yemen, including in areas long...
Yousef al-Dayni: is Saudi Arabia a stabilizing power in the region?
The international order does not undergo major shifts when there is an equilibrium. Usually, they unfold when things are in...
Pakistan, Indonesia close to fighter jet defence deal
Indonesia’s defence minister held talks with Pakistan’s Air Force Chief in Islamabad to explore a potential defence deal that could...
