OPEC+ moves up meeting as oil prices continue to drop: What to know Saudi Arabia has signaled it is willing to live with lower oil prices as US President Donald Trump calls for more production. Saudi Arabia
Kuwait renews Shell deal as it seeks to hit 4-million-bpd capacity target Kuwait, which has one of the lowest costs of production in the world, has lagged behind its regional peers in expanding oil production capacity. Kuwait
China’s Sinopec, Saudi Aramco to establish $4B energy venture: What to know The joint venture will engage in port operations, crude oil transportation and other activities at the refinery and petrochemical complex in the Gulei Port Economic Development Zone in Zhangzhou, in China's Fujian province. Saudi Arabia
Exclusive Turkey stops electricity sales to Iraq after Baghdad fails to settle $70M+ bill Turkey halted electricity exports to Iraq over unpaid dues, straining ties as Baghdad faces a summer power crunch and unresolved Kurdish oil disputes. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis Why low oil prices under Trump are unlikely to curb Middle East output By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Israel announces new natural gas field off its coast The official announcement on the discovery of the Katlan-Orca natural gas field off Israel's coast paves the way for hydrocarbon exploration company Energian to seek development and exploitation permits. Israel
Qatar forum warns of economic downturn, shift in cryptocurrency One Qatar Economic Forum participant says it will take at least a generation to reach a point where the world can depend on clean power. Qatar
Germany, Italy hold talks with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strengthen energy ties Italy is looking for capital from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund for a new fund Rome is setting up to help domestic companies in strategically important sectors. Saudi Arabia
Russia’s Tatneft makes new oil discovery in Libya Russia and the controversial military contractor Wagner Group have longstanding interests in Libya’s oil, but instability has hurt the ability of Russian oil companies to operate in the North African country. Libya
Iraqi FM expects continuity in ties with Turkey, no matter who wins election Fuad Hussein says TotalEnergies deal “would change character of Iraqi economy,” discusses relations with the United States, Iran, Syria and Arab states. Turkey
Iraq asks Turkey to resume oil exports as firms in Kurdistan region scale back Turkey has still yet to restart oil flows from northern Iraq following a controversial court ruling despite efforts by Iraqi and Kurdish authorities. The stoppage is threatening the Kurdistan Region’s oil sector. Turkey
Saudi Aramco profit drops 19% on lower oil prices Aramco has signed major deals with companies in China, the United States and South Korea recently, and OPEC+ recently announced a supply cut. Saudi Arabia
Israel's defense chief: Iran has enough uranium for five nuclear bombs On an official visit in Greece, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warns against Iran’s continued efforts to advance its nuclear program. Israel
Turkey says Russia agreed to delay gas payment ahead of elections The deal marks another economic boon from Moscow to Ankara ahead of Turkey's fateful elections. Turkey
Analysis Saudi-led OPEC turns deaf ears on oil cuts amid global slowdown Predictions for GDP growth in the Gulf look more optimistic than those for the rest of the world, and the region is resisting calls to stop cutting oil production. By Salim A. Essaid
What's at stake for China in Sudan as fighting drags on? China’s economic interests, deep-rooted diplomatic relations with Khartoum, leaves Beijing worried about instability in Sudan and the Horn of Africa. Sudan
Turkey's Erdogan opens half-empty financial hub in Istanbul ahead of polls Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denies the country is facing an economic crisis, while attacking the opposition for making backroom deals with money lenders. Turkey
