Algeria’s Sonatrach and Spanish power group Naturgy have revised gas prices for 2022 but delayed price talks for next year and beyond amid surging demand and after a diplomatic spat between the countries. Sonatrach supplies around 5 billion cubic meter…
US hits Iran with more sanctions over Mahsa Amini death
The US on Thursday imposed more sanctions on Iranian government officials in response to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa or Zhina Amini, as protests have embroiled dozens of Iranian cities for weeks and evolved into the most widespread challenge to Iran…
France ski world blasts Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia
The French ski federation, mayors from mountain resorts and ski instructors lashed out Thursday at the decision to award the 2029 Asian Winter Games to Saudi Arabia, saying the decision goes against “what is desirable for the planet.” In a joint statem…
Four arrested for ‘glorifying’ Saddam Hussein’s regime
Four individuals were arrested in Anbar province in western Iraq on charges of “glorifying” the ousted Saddam Hussein’s regime during the country’s national day, Iraq’s National Security Agency said on Wednesday. The United States under former presiden…
Turkey names former Jerusalem envoy as new ambassador to Israel
Turkey appointed Sakir Ozkan Torunlar as its new ambassador to Israel late on Wednesday following a mutual decision taken last month to restore full diplomatic ties, two Turkish foreign ministry officials said. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu briefed…
EU-GCC energy partnerships: A turning point in ties?
On 24 September, Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz conducted a two-day tour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, seeking to secure new energy partnerships for Germany and Europe in a bid to diversify away from the Eurozone’s dependency on Russi…
Moroccan singers to rock the stage at Qatar 2022 World Cup
The International Football Federation Association (FIFA) teased Wednesday one of the upcoming World Cup’s official anthems featuring Morocco’s Manal Benchlikha and Nora Fatehi. Produced by the Moroccan record maker RedOne, “Light the Sky” will be relea…
Four Syrians die as refugees boat sinks off Algeria coast
A boat carrying Syrian migrants sank off the coast of Algeria on Tuesday night, killing at least four people, according to reports. It is not yet clear how many people were on board the boat – which was bound for Spain according to Syrian monitor Viola…
Iranian women refuse to be the symbol of a repressive state
“Women. Life. Freedom!” Iranian women, joined by men, of all ethnicities, across the country and in over 150 cities worldwide, are raising their fists, burning their veils, and cutting their hair in mass demonstrations following the death of Mahsa Amin…
Israel to reject Lebanon’s changes to maritime deal
Israel’s PM said on Thursday that it will reject changes proposed by Lebanon to a deal to settle maritime borders between the two countries, potentially scuttling years of negotiations. A senior official told AFP that Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid …