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An airstrike is seen on 16 April in Nabatieh, Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon's ambassadors have held historic talks in Washington, the first direct diplomatic meeting between the two sides in decades. During the two-week ceasefire period between the US and Iran, Israel and the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah, have continued…

Chinese companies deepen Middle East footprint CRCC launches Dubai hangar project On May 18, the Emirates Engineering aircraft maintenance hangar project, undertaken by China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), officially broke ground in Dubai. Located in the Dubai World Central area, the project has a total investment of more than USD…

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans that the country has adequate fuel stocks despite reports of shortages in parts of the region amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. CS Wandayi, who inspected petrol stations in Nairobi and Machakos counties, said the government will keep working to…

Iranian Basij militia members display their drones during military manoeuvres in Tehran, Iran. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire after strikes in Hormozgan province. The US said its attacks were defensive in nature, targeting missile sites and boats attempting to lay mines. The Revolutionary Guards…

As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand – that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his Abraham Accords, normalising relations with Israel. There are…

Iran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent, pointing to the confusion in US positions and Israeli interference as key factors in why a complete agreement is proving difficult to secure. Speaking at the weekly foreign ministry press briefing, Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson…

The head of a private equity firm who's part of Chief Executive John Lee's upcoming delegation to Central Asia says he'll be looking to further connect Middle Eastern investors with local businesses. Cliff Zhang, the CEO and co-founder of Templewater, revealed his partners in the Middle East have been investing…

Middlesbrough’s wait to return to the English Premier League will unfortunately extend another year.  Aidan Morris started and played the full 90+ minutes for Kim Hellberg’s squad but Middlesbrough lost to Hull City 1-0 in Saturday’s EFL Championship promotion playoff final. The result guaranteed Boro’s place back into England’s second-tier…

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Synopsis Oil prices saw a rise on Friday amid doubts about U.S.-Iran peace talks. Investors are concerned about Middle East instability and potential supply disruptions. Despite some narrowing of gaps, a deal remains elusive. Oil futures experienced an increase. The market is still set for a weekly decline. Full oil…