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Oman confirms sixth round of Iran-US nuclear talks for June 15
Oman has confirmed it will host the sixth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States on June 15, following the departure of US personnel from the region.
BERTRAND: ASEAN, GCC countries and China come together, forming the world’s largest economic bloc
China, the countries of South-East Asia (ASEAN) and the Arab states (GCC) just held a summit in Kuala Lumpur to forge what could become the world's largest economic bloc, covering everything from free trade agreements to de-dollarisation.
Gulf States, China dominate ASEAN Summit with a pledge to strengthen ties
Meeting in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, the GCC, China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations issued a joint declaration committing to “chart a unified and collective path towards a peaceful, prosperous and just future.
Iran and Oman sign eighteen cooperation deals during president’s visit to Muscat
Iran and Oman signed 18 cooperation documents, aiming to formalise and expand bilateral relations across a wide array of sectors
COMMENT: Arabs Inc: The Gulf's grand economic gambit
A significant development has been taking shape: the emergence of an Arab economic bloc with ambitions extending far beyond traditional resource-based cooperation.
Arab League leaders call for Gaza ceasefire at Baghdad summit amid regional crises
Gaza and Lebanon dominated the 34th Arab League Summit as some top brass skipped attendance.
Iran and US start fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman
The fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear programme has started in Muscat
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HALLIGAN: Power struggle in OPEC+ is pulling oil prices down
The oil market has entered choppy waters once again. Crude prices fell by a dramatic 18% in April y/y – the sharpest monthly drop since November 2021 – partly due to a global slowdown, but more due to a power struggle within OPEC+.
Is Oman the 'Switzerland of the Middle East'?
Oman stands apart in the Middle East for its consistent adherence to neutrality, a quality that has led observers to frequently describe the sultanate as the "Switzerland of the Middle East."
Iran FM to visit Russia ahead of second round of US talks
Russia is heavily invested in Iran's nuclear programme, including removing spent fuel as part of the original 2015 nuclear agreement.
Middle East markets suffer massive losses as Trump tariff effects continue
Middle East stock markets continued to bleed losses at the start of trading on April 7, as the effects of US tariffs on numerous countries persist.
Netanyahu to discuss Turkey-Israel relations with Trump at White House on April 7
Threat to bomb Iran over its nuclear programme also on agenda.