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Iraq-France economic deal
Middle East

Iraq-France Economic Deal: What New Agreements Could Mean for Investment and Jobs

The agreement on economic cooperation between Iraq and France opens up new horizons for the modernization of Iraq. Iraq-France economic deal, It is expected that

Sudan Chemical Weapons Claim
Middle East

Sudan’s Chemical-Weapons Allegations Raise a Bigger Question: Who Will Shape the Post-War State?

Sudan’s civil war is taking a more dangerous turn, with the use of chemical weapons being a new dimension in the devastating war. Sudan Chemical

Gulf Iran Hormuz Negotiations
Middle East

Hormuz Discussions Delayed: What will be the Consequences on Oil Prices and Maritime Navigation after the Delay of the Meeting between Iran and Gulf States?

Arab Gulf states have delayed the negotiation process with Iran concerning the future of the Strait of Hormuz as rifts widen between Gulf Cooperation Council

Yemen war escalation
Middle East

Yemen War Escalation Displaces Nearly 94,000 as Fighting Intensifies 

Yemen’s fragile calm has broken apart again, and this time the human cost is climbing fast. Yemen war escalation, The International Organization for Migration (IOM)

IFC Regional Director Levant
Middle East

Who Is Thomas Jacobs? IFC’s New Regional Director for Jordan, Iraq and the Levant

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is making an extremely strategic leadership change in the Middle East. Thomas Jacobs will be the new IFC Regional Director

Mahmoud Abbas visit Cairo
Middle East

Why Mahmoud Abbas Is Visiting Cairo Today: Key Talks With El-Sisi

The diplomatic spotlight will turn to North Africa on September 15, 2026, when the highly awaited Mahmoud Abbas visit Cairo officially kicks off. The President

Red Sea energy security
Middle East

The Red Sea Shift: Why the Latest Houthi Offensive Threatens Regional Energy Security

For months, the world watched one narrow strait for signs of an energy crisis. Now there are two. Houthi forces effectively completed control of Yemen’s

Nador-Portugal shipping route
Middle East

Nador-Portugal Shipping Route Launches: How Morocco’s Exports Could Reach Europe Faster

In a significant milestone in the logistics of North Africa, the eagerly awaited maritime trajectory, Nador-Portugal, was officially inaugurated on 10th September 10, 2026. Nador-Portugal

BRICS After Expansion
Middle East

BRICS After Expansion: What Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia Bring to the New Global Power Balance

This is a historic point in time for international geopolitics. Since the BRICS bloc’s expansion, its influence on international economics has been enormous and cannot

Saudi US Houthi Strikes
Middle East

Washington Declines Saudi Appeal For Bombings Following Houthi Gains In Yemen

Saudi Arabia asked the United States to bomb the Houthis this week. The White House said no. Saudi US Houthi Strikes, The request came after