Medio Oriente
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No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels
Inflation Stays High as Fuel Costs Rise U.S. inflation accelerated in August as renewed fighting in the Middle East pushed gasoline prices higher. Consumer prices were 3.4% above their level…
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US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb
Wholesale Inflation Accelerates in August U.S. wholesale inflation increased in August after showing signs of cooling earlier in the summer. The producer price index rose 5.4% from one year earlier,…
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Inauguran en El Cairo Conferencia de Asociación China-Estados Árabes del Foro de Medios de Comunicación y Think Tanks de Sur Global
La Conferencia de Asociación China-Estados Árabes del Foro de Medios de Comunicación y Think Tanks de Sur Global fue inaugurada el martes en la sede de la Liga de Estados…
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Irán.- Teherán y Seúl abordan la situación en Oriente Próximo ante un posible despliegue de Corea del Sur en Ormuz
Irán y Corea del Sur analizaron la situación en Oriente Próximo, con especial atención a la seguridad y la libertad de navegación en el estrecho de Ormuz, una de las…
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Ataque iraní daña aviones militares de Estados Unidos en Jordania
Un ataque iraní contra una base militar de Estados Unidos en Jordania causó daños a varios aviones militares estadounidenses. El incidente representa una nueva escalada en el conflicto entre Washington…
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Los hutíes afirman haber logrado un importante avance en Yemen y refuerzan su control sobre la ruta marítima del Mar Rojo
Los hutíes, un grupo respaldado por Irán, tomaron la Isla de Perim y la ciudad portuaria de Mokha. Con esto controlan gran parte de la costa occidental de Yemen y…
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Yemen envoy Bab al-Mandeb threat risks global shipping crisis amid Red Sea offensives
En: Medio OrienteA critical Yemen envoy Bab al-Mandeb warning highlighted growing risks to global maritime security along the Red Sea. Yemeni Ambassador to Qatar Rajeh Badi stated on Wednesday that renewed Houthi…
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Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won’t come down until after midterms
Election Politics and Oil Prices Currently, President Donald Trump predicts that surging oil prices will not fall until after the upcoming midterm elections. Specifically, Trump claims that Iran is desperately trying…
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US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
Recent Military Strikes and Retaliation Currently, the U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in direct response to repeated attacks on its warships. Specifically, U.S. forces targeted these vessels after Iran’s…
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Red Sea Crisis: Houthi Forces Seize Strategic Port of Mokha Near Bab el-Mandeb
**New Rebel Advance Threatens Global Maritime Trade** Houthi forces have reportedly captured the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, tightening their grip on the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The…
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En Gaza, los hogares encabezados por mujeres solas enfrentan decisiones imposibles para sobrevivir.
El aumento de los hogares encabezados por mujeres. En Gaza, casi uno de cada cuatro hogares está encabezado actualmente por una mujer sola, equivalente a unas 86.290 familias. Según ONU…
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Banning UK trade with illegal Israeli settlements is long overdue
Settlement Expansion and Its Consequences Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank remains a major obstacle to establishing a viable Palestinian state. Successive UK governments have recognized these settlements…
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UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’
Trade Ban and New Diplomatic Stance Currently, the United Kingdom officially banned trade with Israeli settlements located in the occupied West Bank. Specifically, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated that settler terrorists…
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Seven mouths, one meal: Feeding a family through Gaza’s food crisis
Displaced families across the region face severe difficulties in securing daily food due to erratic humanitarian assistance and extreme inflation.
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Israel’s siege on Gaza is forcing dentists to operate in the streets
The ongoing war and widespread destruction have led to a critical shortage of usable real estate in northern Gaza. Over eighty percent of the buildings in the area have been…
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Israel frees four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-mediated handover
Israel released four more Lebanese citizens on Friday and handed them over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The release came one day after Israel freed another…
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Can Pakistan’s foreign policy ambitions survive its domestic challenges?
Foreign Policy Ambitions and Domestic Instability Pakistan has recently sought to convert several diplomatic successes into greater geopolitical influence. Its involvement in mediation between the United States and Iran strengthened…
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New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says
A Wide Civilian Impact Three missiles that struck Lamerd, Iran, on February 28 appear to have produced destruction across a broad populated area. Airwars found that the weapons detonated above…
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QatarEnergy prolonga la cancelación de cargamentos de GNL hasta noviembre debido al bloqueo en Ormuz
En: Medio OrienteQatarEnergy ha prolongado hasta principios de noviembre la cancelación de varios cargamentos de gas natural licuado (GNL) destinados a clientes de Europa y Asia, debido a que los envíos a…
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Turkiye, Somalia forces free cargo vessel hijacked by pirates
Turkish and Somali security forces successfully retook a commercial cargo ship that had been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland state.
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Israel and Greece sign landmark $3.5 billion defense deal for Achilles Shield
Defense officials from Israel and Greece signed a major defense agreement on Monday. The export contract is valued at approximately 3 billion euros, which equals 3.5 billion dollars. Under the…
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UAE intercepts Iranian drone over territorial waters following US strikes in Strait of Hormuz
Military authorities in the United Arab Emirates reported Monday that defense forces successfully neutralized an Iranian drone detected over territorial waters. According to official statements from the Ministry of Defense,…
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey Formalize Mecca Defence Alliance
High-ranking officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey met in Istanbul on Monday. They gathered to formalize their joint security framework under the Mecca Defence Alliance. Following diplomatic negotiations, Turkish…
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Iran’s Khamenei Calls for Gulf Unity Amid Hormuz Tensions
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has urged Gulf leaders to identify their “real enemy” and confront it. His message came as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz. Regional…
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Iran Leaders Acknowledge War’s Economic Toll, Vow Diplomacy and Defence
Iran’s leaders have admitted the war with the United States is taking a heavy economic toll. President Masoud Pezeshkian said foreign trade has dropped by more than a third. US…
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Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to Hold First Defence Pact Meeting
Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will meet in Istanbul on Monday. The meeting is the first committee session under their new defence accord. The “Mecca Joint Defence…
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UAE, Egyptian Central Banks Say They Are Coordinating on Banque Misr After US Treasury Notice
The United Arab Emirates and Egyptian central banks are coordinating with regard to Banque Misr, they said on Sunday. This follows a US Treasury notice that it is cutting off…
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US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say
Critical Missile Shortages in Europe Currently, the United States military is experiencing a beyond critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. Specifically, this severe shortfall primarily involves Patriot missile…
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Flights, ferries cancelled in Shanghai and Shenzhen as Typhoon Saudel closes in
Typhoon Approach and Flight Suspensions Currently, the coastal Chinese province of Zhejiang is battening down for the approach of Typhoon Saudel. Specifically, the storm is forecast to make landfall between early…
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Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as an adviser to the presidency. The decision comes shortly after the…