Gulf | Jun 22, 2022 Yemen's new leadership seeks regional help with sweeping reforms at home The recent overseas tours by Yemen's new leadership intend to garner support for implementing diverse national reforms.
Gulf | Jun 21, 2022 Iran’s IRGC harasses US Navy in Persian Gulf as nuclear talks stall The "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter was at least the second in just a few months, a Navy official confirmed.
Gulf | Jun 21, 2022 Egypt, Saudi Arabia sign agreements on green hydrogen, infrastructure The deals came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Egypt.
Gulf | Jun 21, 2022 LGBT flag sparks controversy in Gulf This is not the first time the LGBT pride flag has proven controversial in the Middle East.
Gulf | Jun 20, 2022 Israel says Middle East air defense partnership already in action Israel's defense minister said he hopes US President Joe Biden's trip to the region will further the joint defense cooperation.
Gulf | Jun 20, 2022 Middle East airlines to suffer losses again in 2022 The International Air Transport Association said that airlines in the region will fare somewhat better financially due to the return of long-haul flights.
Gulf | Jun 17, 2022 Saudi Arabia’s NEOM to build renewable-powered desalination plant The controversial planned city will partner with a Japanese and a French company in the endeavor.
Iraq | Jun 16, 2022 Iraq connects electrical grid with Saudi Arabia The move could help Iraq with its electricity woes and reduce energy dependence on Iran.
Gulf | Jun 16, 2022 The Takeaway: Biden, Arab leaders to discuss 'innovative' approaches to regional cooperation at Saudi summit Also: Israeli tourists leave Turkey over Iran threat; Sadr withdraws from Iraqi parliament; Lebanon’s water crisis impacts electricity; Syria’s wheat shortage; Al-Azhar slams Disney’s gay characters; all in less than 1,400 words.
Turkey | Jun 15, 2022 Turkey ‘highly vulnerable’ to liquidity pinch, says leading credit agency Turkey, Tunisia and other countries in the Middle East could face liquidity challenges amid rising interest rates worldwide.
Iran says nuclear deal still possible despite Qatar talks setback Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jun 30, 2022
Iran says nuclear deal still possible despite Qatar talks setback Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jun 30, 2022
Soundbite: Lahib Higel, Senior Iraq Analyst at the International Crisis Group, on the Sinjar agreement