Ali Al Zaidi, Iraq’s Prime Minister, visits the headquarters of the PMF authorities to discuss the latest security situation. Photo: @IraqiPMO / X

Iraq-Gulf ties at risk as Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias raise escalation fears

Drone strikes that prompted attacks were attempt to sabotage Baghdad-Riyadh ties, Iraqi sources say

MENA

Saudi Arabia proposes 43-nation 'maritime defence coalition' in Red Sea

MENA

Saudi economy shrinks most since Covid as Iran war hits oil exports

Economy

Italy and Saudi Arabia oppose Israeli annexation efforts in West Bank

Europe

VideoWhat do the US-Saudi strikes mean for the war?

Gulf

US-Saudi consortium advances plans for $5bn oil refinery outside Strait of Hormuz

Energy

Oil jumps 7% after Iran strikes US forces and Saudi Arabia hits Iraq

Energy
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has purchased 19.5 million shares in Lucid, according to a regulatory filing. Bloomberg

Saudi Prince Alwaleed buys $129.5m stake in Lucid as EV maker seeks confidence boost

Saudi investor acquires 5 per cent stake after company denies bankruptcy rumours

Markets

Baghdad to investigate Saudi Arabia's claims drone attack launched from Iraq

MENA

Houthis mimic Iranian behaviour in Red Sea, says Yemeni Foreign Minister

MENA

Brookfield raises $2bn for PIF-anchored Middle East private equity fund

Business

Saudi Arabia 'reserves right to respond' after drone attacks from Iraq

Gulf

Bab Al Mandeb ship traffic slumps 56% since Houthis' Saudi embargo

Energy

Andy Burnham discusses war and investment with Gulf leaders

UK
Saudi Arabia 'reserves right to respond' after drone attacks from Iraq GIF

Saudi Arabia 'reserves right to respond' after drone attacks from Iraq

Riyadh accuses Iran-backed militias of carrying out attacks on its oil facilities in Eastern Province

Gulf

Bab Al Mandeb ship traffic slumps 56% since Houthis' Saudi embargo

Energy

Andy Burnham discusses war and investment with Gulf leaders

UK

Oil plunges below $90 on pause in US-Iran hostilities despite Houthi threats

Energy

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