IRGC navy kicks off drills simulating defense of disputed Gulf islands

The drills off the coast of Abu Musa Island come as the US has significantly boosted its military presence in Persian Gulf waters

UN transfers 'more than half' of oil threatening Yemeni coast

The transfer of the Safer's stored oil began on 25 July with the arrival of the UNDP-owned ship meant to carry its payload

US forced Saudi Arabia, UAE to freeze investments in Syria: Report

US troops are currently reinforcing their occupation bases in Syria in anticipation of possible attacks by the Iran-backed resistance and the Russian air force

Ain al-Hilweh ceasefire holds as rumors of external involvement swirl

A fragile ceasefire was reached at a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon as speculation about the party responsible for the assassination of a top Fatah security officer continues

Israeli, Saudi firms team up for joint solar energy venture

The announcement of the joint initiative comes as the US is launching a renewed push for normalization between the kingdom and Israel

Iraq seeks to pay Iran natural gas debt as US interference continues

The process has begun to move Iraqi funds owed to Iran to banks in Oman as Washington seeks to maintain control of Iraq's finances

Iran inks defense deal with Russia ally Belarus

The two countries have recently been exploring the idea of joint military cooperation, particularly in the field of drone technology

Turkiye, Egypt seek to boost trade by 50 percent in five years

Egypt's Trade and Industry Minister travelled to Ankara for the first time in 10 years

Judicial overhaul threatens to tank economy: Bank of Israel

The central bank has warned that Israel faces severe challenges in the medium term if the far-right coalition pushes ahead with legislation that seeks to undercut the judiciary

Black Sea grain deal revival possible if west respects terms: Putin

Western nations have reportedly violated agreements regarding the unblocking of Russian food and fertilizer exports

Yazidi survivors of hospital strike file UN complaint against Turkiye

Turkiye has also been accused of complicity in the genocide of the Yazidi religious minority at the hands of ISIS in 2014

From periphery to priority: Africa as a key arena for Russia's ambitions

Last week’s Russia-Africa summit highlighted their shared interest to cooperate against western dominance. While Moscow leads the fight, Africans are eager to play a role in shaping the new multipolar order.

By Mohamad Hasan Sweidan

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait push back against Iran over disputed gas field

The two Gulf monarchies say they have 'sole ownership' of the Durra-Arash offshore gas field

Fighting resumes in southern Lebanon’s Ain al-Hilweh camp

The truce reportedly broke down after Jund al-Sham militants carried out an ambush against Fatah positions

Syrian special forces conduct first-ever night drills with Russian air force

Moscow has significantly boosted cooperation with the Syrian army as tensions threaten to boil over with US occupation troops

Saudi cash injection helps Yemeni currency bounce back in occupied south

A $1.2bn loan from Riyadh for Saudi-controlled Aden has helped the Yemeni riyal rise against the dollar for the first time in months

UAE President officially invited to Iran

Tehran and Abu Dhabi have been boosting cooperation recently, but are still very much at odds over a dispute regarding three Persian Gulf islands

'Disappointed' with Biden, PA looks to forge ties with China: Official

The PA has expressed dismay over several issues, including Washington’s failure to take a proper stance on last month’s brutal Jenin operation

Israel holding over 1200 Palestinians in administrative detention

This marks the highest number of Palestinian prisoners held in administrative detention in over three decades

Lebanon caretaker PM warns of total collapse if reforms not implemented

The caretaker PM’s warning comes as the Central Bank is considering completely halting its funding of the Lebanese state