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Analysis: With Haftar's allies divided, questions loom about the LNA leader's future role in Libya.
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters that he had agreed with his Iraqi counterpart to continue "our struggle against our common enemies", including IS and the PKK.
Italy-Egypt oil and weapons deals undermine justice for Regeni
Comment: Italy's PM Conte knows he can back the prosecution of Egyptian officials without undermining Italy's close trade and 'security' links with the Sisi regime, writes Sam Hamad.
Jordan announces 'promising' natural gas find
Jordanian officials have long pinned their hopes on finding major gas reserves at the field, which is located along the kingdom's ...
Libyan oil flows resume, along with a revenues feud
Comment: A resolution to Libya's enduring conflict will require resolving how oil revenues are distributed, writes Guma El-Gamaty.
Iran's president rejects bill that would boost enrichment
President Hasan Rouhani said the bill, likely a show of defiance after the assassination of a top nuclear scientist, was "harmful" to diplomacy.
Next round of Israel-Lebanon border talks postponed: army source
News of the postponement of a session scheduled to take place on Wednesday came after Israel accused Lebanon of changing its stance in the ...
Aramco says Houthi strike tore hole in oil tank
The energy giant took reporters to the distribution facility where damage to the tank was visible the day after the attack.
Pompeo touts Iran policy in Gulf
In what was likely his final tour of the Persian Gulf as secretary of state, Pompeo touted the Trump administration's Mideast strategy.
Israel accuses Lebanon of changing stance on maritime border
Israel and Lebanon - historically staunch enemies - entered into negotiations last month to resolve the border dispute which will determine the ...
Lebanon, Israel in third round of sea border talks
Lebanon and Israel have entered into the third round of talks over offshore exploration, though the two countries are technically still at war.
Turkey hails Azerbaijan 'gains' after Karabakh deal
Turkey's Foreign Ministry congratulated its ally, Azerbaijan, on "achieving significant gains" at the negotiating table.
What will happen to US 'maximum pressure' on Iran?
Analysis: Trump and Biden paint two very different pictures of a future relationship with Iran, but either way, the 'maximum pressure' strategy ...
Lebanon, Israel in second round of maritime border talks
Lebanon and Israel launched a second round of maritime border talks Wednesday
Turkish Cypriots vote for new leader amid EastMed tensions
North Cyprus on Sunday is holding a presidential vote for a new leader amid heightened tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
Yemeni governor demands UAE withdraws from oil field
The governor of the southern province of Shabwa, Mohammad Saleh bin Adyo, warned of protests if the UAE continues to refuse to vacate the Balhaf oil facility.
Libya oil field resumes production as rivals face talks
Libya's state oil firm gave the green light Sunday for production to resume at a major oil field, as the UN announced ...
Is Turkey's new gas discovery a game changer?
While the discovery of Black Sea natural gas is highly significant both economically and politically, it may not reap the rewards that Turkey ...
Saudi Arabia issues its first polymer banknote
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority has touted the new banknote as part of a 'pioneering shift in currency printing' for the kingdom.
IS suicide attack in Syria kills 17 regime troops
IS targeted the regime-controlled Taim oil field in Deir az-Zour with suicide bombings, shelling and machine gun fire, killing ...
Concerns over transparency shroud Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions
Comment: Unless Saudi Arabia submits to proper IAEA inspections, its nuclear ambitions will be viewed with distrust and scepticism by the ...
Iraq planning to build nuclear reactors 'for research purposes'
Iraq is 'looking forward to restoring its position in nuclear science, which it occupied in the 1970s and 1980s', said the head of the country's ...
Iran accuses Saudis of shifting blame for 'crimes'
Iran's foreign ministry hit back at Saudi Arabia's remarks to the United Nations.
Israel to propose Saudi-Israel oil pipeline
Israel is considering extending its Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline 700 kilometres southeast to the Yanbu oil refineries in Saudi Arabia.
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