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Iran faces economic calamity risk despite wartime survival

Iran

Iran faces economic calamity risk despite wartime survival

Weeks of conflict have aggravated Iran's dire economic problems, risking calamity after the war, but the Islamic Republic looks able to survive a standoff in the Gulf for now, despite a U.S. blockade that has cut off energy exports. 

Ukraine says suspect grain vessel will not unload in Israel

Israel

Ukraine says suspect grain vessel will not unload in Israel

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that a vessel carrying grain that Kyiv says was stolen from its territories occupied by Russia would not unload its cargo in Israel, describing it as a "welcome development" on Thursday.

Israel intercepts Gaza Flotilla off Greece

Gaza

Israel intercepts Gaza Flotilla off Greece

The Israeli military intercepted and boarded vessels from the pro-Palestinian "Gaza flotilla" off the coast of Greece on Thursday, detaining approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats and redirecting them toward Israel, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry and flotilla organisers.

UAE-Saudi trade ties in focus after OPEC exit

Saudi Arabia

UAE-Saudi trade ties in focus after OPEC exit

The United Arab Emirates' withdrawal from OPEC weakens the group's control over global oil markets and potentially risks widening a rift with Gulf neighbour Saudi Arabia, the de facto leader of the crude producers' organisation.  

Inside the death of a Lebanese village

Lebanon

Inside the death of a Lebanese village

In a parking lot strewn with rubbish near Beirut's Mediterranean coast, Hassan Yahya has taped a cardboard sign to a traffic signal pole beside the tarp tent that now serves as his home.

Russia backs OPEC+ as UAE departure raises doubts

United Arab Emirates

Russia backs OPEC+ as UAE departure raises doubts

Russia plans to stay in OPEC+ despite a decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, expressing hope that the alliance of oil producers would continue to operate amid turmoil in the global energy market.

Lebanon waits for Washington to set the date for Israel talks

Lebanon

Lebanon waits for Washington to set the date for Israel talks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that Lebanon is waiting for the United States to set a date for the start of formal negotiations with Israel, as the two countries navigate a delicate diplomatic process that has already yielded two rounds of preparatory talks in Washington.

Ukraine calls on Israel to seize Russia-linked grain ship

Israel

Ukraine calls on Israel to seize Russia-linked grain ship

Ukraine has requested that Israel seize a vessel carrying grain it says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia, its top prosecutor said on Wednesday, after the shipment sparked a diplomatic tussle between the countries.

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