Al-Monitor Staff Al-Monitor Staff Iran | Mar 23, 2023 Setback for Iran as US court orders $1.68 billion payout for 1983 Beirut bombing One analyst told Al-Monitor that the families of the US Marines killed in the attack could finally receive compensation following years of legal battles. Iran | Mar 23, 2023 Top US general says ‘multiple options’ ready if Iran develops nuclear weapon Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Iran could produce enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks. Gulf | Mar 23, 2023 Saudi Arabia, Iran FMs to meet 'soon' after phone call Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed earlier this month to resume relations in a deal brokered by China. Gulf | Mar 23, 2023 Russia surpasses Saudi Arabia as China’s top oil supplier Energy-related cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China remains strong, but Russia and Saudi Arabia will continue to compete for the Chinese oil market in the near future. Gulf | Mar 22, 2023 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain raise interest rates, mirroring Federal Reserve The US Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, despite concerns about the effect on the global financial climate. Lebanon | Mar 22, 2023 Lebanon police clashes with retired soldiers trying to storm government HQ The Lebanese army is suffering from desertions and police have joined the wider public in protesting amid the ongoing crisis. Syria | Mar 22, 2023 Israel strikes Syria’s Aleppo airport for second time in two weeks The reported strike follows increased Israeli military planning against Iran, and comes in midst of Arab openness to the Assad government Turkey | Mar 22, 2023 Turkey, Greece take strides in Ankara meeting as aid diplomacy continues A meeting of senior Turkish and Greek diplomats in Ankara is the latest diplomatic contact spurred by post-disaster diplomacy, and the fourth meeting of the “Positive Agenda” initiative. Gulf | Mar 21, 2023 Kuwait’s Agility awarded $1.65 billion in dispute with Iraq's Korek The Kuwaiti logistics firm accused Korek, which is owned by Kurdish military commander Sirwan Barzani, of using corruption to expropriate its stake. Gulf | Mar 21, 2023 Gulf asks India to increase flights as GCC, Indian officials meet in Saudi Emirates, Jazeera and Turkish Airlines want India to allow more flights, but Indian authorities told Reuters they have no plans to do so. Pagination Show more Latest News UN court opinion due on occupied Palestinian land by Jan HENNOP | AFP | Jul 18, 2024 Poliovirus detected in Gaza sewage: Gaza, Israel health ministries Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 18, 2024 AFP photographer Said Khatib wins Spain prize for Gaza photo Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 18, 2024 See more Podcasts How Iran may look under new Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian Leading Trump VP picks on Middle East policy How Iran’s new president will shift US-Iran relations See more
Iran | Mar 23, 2023 Setback for Iran as US court orders $1.68 billion payout for 1983 Beirut bombing One analyst told Al-Monitor that the families of the US Marines killed in the attack could finally receive compensation following years of legal battles.
Iran | Mar 23, 2023 Top US general says ‘multiple options’ ready if Iran develops nuclear weapon Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Iran could produce enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks.
Gulf | Mar 23, 2023 Saudi Arabia, Iran FMs to meet 'soon' after phone call Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed earlier this month to resume relations in a deal brokered by China.
Gulf | Mar 23, 2023 Russia surpasses Saudi Arabia as China’s top oil supplier Energy-related cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China remains strong, but Russia and Saudi Arabia will continue to compete for the Chinese oil market in the near future.
Gulf | Mar 22, 2023 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain raise interest rates, mirroring Federal Reserve The US Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, despite concerns about the effect on the global financial climate.
Lebanon | Mar 22, 2023 Lebanon police clashes with retired soldiers trying to storm government HQ The Lebanese army is suffering from desertions and police have joined the wider public in protesting amid the ongoing crisis.
Syria | Mar 22, 2023 Israel strikes Syria’s Aleppo airport for second time in two weeks The reported strike follows increased Israeli military planning against Iran, and comes in midst of Arab openness to the Assad government
Turkey | Mar 22, 2023 Turkey, Greece take strides in Ankara meeting as aid diplomacy continues A meeting of senior Turkish and Greek diplomats in Ankara is the latest diplomatic contact spurred by post-disaster diplomacy, and the fourth meeting of the “Positive Agenda” initiative.
Gulf | Mar 21, 2023 Kuwait’s Agility awarded $1.65 billion in dispute with Iraq's Korek The Kuwaiti logistics firm accused Korek, which is owned by Kurdish military commander Sirwan Barzani, of using corruption to expropriate its stake.
Gulf | Mar 21, 2023 Gulf asks India to increase flights as GCC, Indian officials meet in Saudi Emirates, Jazeera and Turkish Airlines want India to allow more flights, but Indian authorities told Reuters they have no plans to do so.
Poliovirus detected in Gaza sewage: Gaza, Israel health ministries Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 18, 2024
AFP photographer Said Khatib wins Spain prize for Gaza photo Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 18, 2024