Iraq, Jordan sign oil pipeline project

Jordan's energy minister on Monday announced Iraq's approval to extend a crude oil pipeline to Jordan's only coastal city. The project - initially discussed in 2013 but never materialised - is part of plans to open up new markets for …

300 mercenaries loyal to Haftar left Libya

Around 300 foreign mercenaries have left eastern Libya, according to a statement by the French Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.The move, initially announced in November by Haftar's forces, was intended to stimulate a United…

Lebanon’s pound hits record low against US dollar

Lebanon’s currency hit a new low on Tuesday reaching 20 times its value on the black market since the economic meltdown began in late 2019 and likely throwing more people into poverty. The pound was trading at 30,000 to 1 US dollar…