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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Sultan Al Jaber to lead Adnoc
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