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ERdogan Flake

US dismisses Turkish criticism of imbalance in Mediterranean

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Al-Monitor Staff

Israel gas

Lebanon asks TotalEnergies to start gas exploration 'quickly'

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Al-Monitor Staff

Iraq's newly-elected President Abdul Latif Rashid waves during his inauguration and handover ceremony at al-Salam Palace in the capital Baghdad on Oct. 17, 2022.

New Iraqi president takes office, government expected next week

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Al-Monitor Staff

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Ukrainian breakaway region sends delegation to Syria

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Al-Monitor Staff

A Japanese and an Emirati man in traditional clothes check their phones at the Arabian Travel Market.

UAE and Japan agree to visa-free travel

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Al-Monitor Staff

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Saudi Arabia, South Africa sign agreements worth $15 billion

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Al-Monitor Staff

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OPEC members back Saudi Arabia in dispute with US

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Al-Monitor Staff

Turkey mine blast

Turkish coal mine explosion kills 22, traps dozens

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Erdogan and Putin

The Turkey Briefing: Erdogan considers Russian gas offer

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Al-Monitor Staff

European flags fly at half-mast during a meeting of European Union energy ministers to find solutions to rising energy prices at the EU headquarters, one day after the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 9, 2022.

Report: Iran warns EU over sanctions threat

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Al-Monitor Staff

Persian Gulf AI

UAE goes deeper into metaverse

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Al-Monitor Staff

A picture shows the headquarters of UAE's state oil company ADNOC in Dubai on July 27, 2022.

Abu Dhabi announces nearly $1 billion drilling contract

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Al-Monitor Staff