Middle East

Despite Biden Administration Pause, Billions of Dollars Worth of US Weaponry Still Due to Go to Israel

Despite the Biden administration's pause on one bomb shipment and review of others due to concerns over potential civilian casualties, Israel is still set to receive US weaponry worth billions of dollars.


Maersk Shipping Disruption Amid Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Could Force More Delays

Red Sea container shipping is experiencing increased disruption, according to Maersk, which predicts that capacity between Asia and Europe would be reduced by up to 20% in the second quarter...

Biden Administration Halts US Ammunition Shipment to Israel; Tel Aviv ‘Unaware’ of Washington’s Decision

Israel is "unaware" of any US decision to halt a supply of ammunition to Israel, an Israeli source said...

EU Vows $1 Billion Aid for Lebanon Amid Spiralling Economic Crisis

The European Union has recently unveiled a substantial aid package of 1 billion euros, approximately $1.06 billion, aimed at addressing the challenges faced by Lebanon...


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Gulf states agree to push value-added tax project with oil low
Officials of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council agreed at the weekend to keep working toward the introduction of a value-added tax around the region, in a sign that low oil prices may be strength
World Bank plans help for regions in Iraq recaptured from Islamic State
The World Bank is seeking to finance development projects in areas in Iraq that the government has recaptured from Islamic State militants, its regional vice president said.
Saudi's SABIC signs deal to use U.S. shale gas at British plant
Saudi Basic Industries Corp 2010.SE has signed a deal to use shale gas from the United States at its Teesside petrochemical plant in Britain, acting chief executive Yousef Abdullah al-Benyan told Reut
Teva to buy U.S. drug developer Auspex Pharma for $3.5 billion
Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said it would buy U.S. neurology drug company Auspex Pharmaceuticals Inc for an equity value of $3.5 billion to boost its portfolio of treatments for the centra
Stanchart says committed to Islamic banking after head of unit exits
Standard Chartered remains committed to Islamic banking and expects growth in its core markets, a spokesman for the lender said on Sunday, after the head of its Islamic arm departed.
OPEC won't bear burden of propping up oil price: Saudi minister
OPEC will not take sole responsibility for propping up the oil price, Saudi Arabia's oil minister said on Sunday, signaling the world's top petroleum exporter is determined to ride out a market slump
HSBC Asset Management buying bonds of commodity exporters, Russia, Brazil
HSBC Global Asset Management, an arm of HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L), is buying bonds of commodity exporting countries because their valuations have dropped so far with the plunge of oil prices, an executiv
Saudi Arabia's OPEC governor: hard to reach $100-120 oil again
Saudi Arabia's OPEC governor Mohammed al-Madi said on Sunday that he believed it would be difficult for oil to reach a price range of $100-120 per barrel again.
Business leaders see peace boost if Netanyahu loses Israeli election
An upset victory by Israel's centre-left opposition in Tuesday's election could be a welcome change for a business and corporate sector eager for the "peace dividend" that might come with a government
Oil prices stabilizing, will continue to firm up: Saudi adviser
Oil prices have started to stabilize around $60 a barrel in past weeks and will continue to firm up, while crude demand will grow stronger, an adviser to Saudi Arabia's oil minister said on Sunday.
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