Iran's sanctions-evading tankers increase safety risks in global waterways

Iran's sanctions-evading tankers increase safety risks in global waterways

2024-03-25

, on May 25, 2020. Iranian and Venezuelan oil is under US sanctions, but the two countries trade with each


Iran-backed militias make life 'unbearable' for Iraqi youth

Iran-backed militias make life 'unbearable' for Iraqi youth

2024-03-16

militias have attempted to coerce the country's youth, under the pressure of poverty and destitution


Lebanese civilians say Hizbullah's encroaching arms depots make them nervous

Lebanese civilians say Hizbullah's encroaching arms depots make them nervous

2024-02-13

occurred near Houmin al-Fawqa in Nabatiyeh district on January 13, 2022, causing a fire


Continuing violence suggests Houthis will not halt violence for Ramadan

Continuing violence suggests Houthis will not halt violence for Ramadan

2024-03-12

. On March 8, the Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Yemen into the Gulf of Aden at M/V


EU gas deal reflects strategic decision by Cairo to limit Russian influence

EU gas deal reflects strategic decision by Cairo to limit Russian influence

2024-04-02

of electricity interconnection grids and green hydrogen," he said. "Preparations are under way


A decade of controversy: China's Belt and Road Initiative

A decade of controversy: China's Belt and Road Initiative

2024-01-18

to the Global South, the initiative has also been slammed for saddling poor countries with enormous debt under


New wave of strikes hits Houthis' weaponry as group persists with Red Sea attacks

New wave of strikes hits Houthis' weaponry as group persists with Red Sea attacks

2024-02-06

. US and allied forces in Iraq, Syria and Jordan have been attacked more than 165 times since mid


Hizbullah's actions force Lebanese youth to seek new lives abroad

Hizbullah's actions force Lebanese youth to seek new lives abroad

2024-03-10

area in southern Lebanon, where Hizbullah and Israel have been exchanging fire, after an Israeli


Hizbullah has turned Lebanon into an 'Iranian province'

Hizbullah has turned Lebanon into an 'Iranian province'

2024-03-03

in the exchanges of fire" in recent days and "an expansion and intensification" of cross-border strikes between


Lebanese return to rubble, scorched olive groves in villages near Israel border

Lebanese return to rubble, scorched olive groves in villages near Israel border

2023-11-29

, came under intensive bombardment that caused damage to a number of homes and ignited a massive fire


Houthis' Red Sea attacks dim prospects for peace in Yemen

Houthis' Red Sea attacks dim prospects for peace in Yemen

2023-12-30

a durable ceasefire under United Nations (UN) auspices," a US official said. "At the same time


Security of Suez Canal revisited in light of Houthi maritime threats

Security of Suez Canal revisited in light of Houthi maritime threats

2023-12-28

the canal, experts said. Under the current circumstances -- with the Houthis' continuing


Wheat imports to famine-stricken Yemen disrupted by Houthis' attacks

Wheat imports to famine-stricken Yemen disrupted by Houthis' attacks

2024-02-20

imports to Yemeni ports in areas under government control have been stalled by the Houthis' attacks


Houthis, Iran carry out fresh volley of attacks in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

Houthis, Iran carry out fresh volley of attacks in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

2024-01-29

A UK warship fires a Sea Viper missile, which is being used in current operations against Houthi


Combined Maritime Forces stand ready to defend economic interests in Middle East

Combined Maritime Forces stand ready to defend economic interests in Middle East

2024-01-05

in a statement. The international forces are to operate under the umbrella of the CMF