New US chapter in Venezuelan oil, more than 500,000 barrels a day flowing
CARACAS/WASHINGTON — Nearly half of Venezuela’s oil output is now being exported to the United States, underscoring how rapidly Washington’s…
Moscow warns UK of ‘consequences’ after British drone attack deep inside Russia
London/Moscow — Russia has issued a sharp warning to the United Kingdom following reports that Ukrainian forces used British-made drones…
Trump’s popularity plummets amid war, 64 percent of Americans displeased
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to the lowest level of his current presidency as growing…
Signs of Syria Rebuilding Air Power Raise Growing Israeli Concerns
Damascus — Syria’s efforts to rebuild its air force under the country’s new leadership appear to be gaining momentum, raising…
Iran-Oman agreement on navigation in Strait of Hormuz on the way
TEHRAN/MUSCAT — Iran and Oman have reached a technical understanding on a navigation route map aimed at making commercial shipping…
Myanmar agrees to take back over 300,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Renewed discussions over the repatriation of Rohingya refugees sheltering in Bangladesh have raised hopes of progress, but the continuing conflict…
New Diplomatic Push for Gaza Peace Plan as Kushner Holds Rare Meeting With Hamas Political Chief
The United States has launched a fresh high-level diplomatic effort to break the deadlock over a lasting Gaza ceasefire and…
Iran’s bounty announcement for US soldiers, from $30,000 to $60,000, raises concerns in the Middle East
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — The confrontation between Iran and the United States has entered a more dangerous phase as a fragile ceasefire,…
Important diplomatic message from Riyadh, first Saudi female consul general in Houston
Saudi Arabia has appointed Wafa bint Abdullah Al-Marzouqi as its new Consul General in Houston, Texas, in a move highlighting…
New Tensions in the South China Sea: Asia’s Concerns Grow Over U.S. Regional Commitment Amid War in Iran
The security situation in Asia has once again drawn international attention following renewed tensions between China and the Philippines over…
