- 18 December, 2025
United States and Iran Not Discussing Interim Nuclear Deal, US Official Confirms
A US official denied recent claims that negotiations for a temporary nuclear agreement between the US and Iran had occurred. The official acknowledged recent contacts
Despite Threats of “Your car will be confiscated,” Iranian Women Disregard Hijab Law
Women in Iran are resisting renewed efforts by the government to use technology to impose the mandatory dress code, which has been the subject of
Iraq’s Budget Challenges: Public Wage Bill, Oil Prices, and Fiscal Policy
Recently, Iraq’s parliament approved the 2023 budget amounting to 198.9 trillion dinars, roughly $153 billion. This year’s budget spells record spending on the public wage
Inside Story: Azerbaijan, Europe, and Green Transformation
The Sustainable Value Hub brought decision-makers from Azerbaijan, the European Union, and beyond to Brussels as part of the EU’s Green Week 2023. They discussed
After Volatile Day, WTI Crude Oil Recovers To $71.00; Middle East news
WTI crude oil prices increase bids early on Friday to offset the largest daily loss in a week. In doing so, the black gold supports
Iraq’s political factions start voting on the 2023 budget
On Thursday, the Iraqi parliament started voting on the 2023 budget amid deep disagreements over the semi-autonomous Kurdish Region’s share and financial obligations. Also Read
The US Needs To Give High Priority To Lebanon
Lebanon’s politicians caused a financial crisis that has destroyed the country’s economy and put more than three-quarters of its people in poverty. Public services are
Clashes Erupt as Israeli Forces Raid Ramallah in the West Bank
Israeli forces staged an unusual raid into the Palestinian city of Ramallah on Thursday in the occupied West Bank. According to the military, the mission
Kuwaiti Voters Go to the Polls Amid Political Gridlock and Waning Optimism
Kuwait, the only Gulf Arab country with a democratically elected assembly, witnessed its citizens casting their ballots for the third time in as many years.
US sanctions individuals and companies from Iran, China and Hong Kong
The United States has said that it imposed sanctions on a group of people and firms from the Islamic Republic of Iran, the People’s Republic