Britain is preparing new legislation aimed at strengthening ties with the European Union as tensions rise with the United States over the Iran conflict and wider global instability. The move reflects a major shift in foreign policy direction under Prime Minister Keir Starmer as London reassesses its post-Brexit relationships with key international partners. The government […]
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Italian PM visits Qatar amid Gulf tensions
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Qatar on Saturday following a visit to Saudi Arabia, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. Her Gulf trip, amid escalating Iranian missile and drone attacks, underscores Italy’s concern over energy security and regional stability. Meloni met Qatari officials, emphasizing Italy’s support against Iranian attacks while avoiding direct involvement in […]
Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, West Bank
Israeli air and ground operations killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank on Monday, local medics reported. Three were killed by an airstrike near Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood, while a 22-year-old man was shot near Hebron. The Gaza fatalities occurred despite a US-brokered ceasefire that took effect over five months ago, […]
Oil prices ease as Iraq-Kurd deal eases Middle East supply concerns
Oil prices softened on Wednesday after Iraq and Kurdish authorities reached an agreement to resume crude exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port, providing some relief amid persistent Middle East supply disruptions. Brent futures remained above $100 per barrel, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global energy markets. Brent crude fell 67 cents, or 0.65%, to […]
Middle East airports closures trigger global flight chaos
Global air travel remained severely disrupted on Sunday as conflict in Iran forced the closure of major Middle East airports, including Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international hub. Read More: US-Iran conflict disrupts thousands of flights as travel chaos deepens Key transit airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha were shut or heavily restricted […]