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World Bank Approves $250 Million to Rebuild Lebanon After Hezbollah-Israel War
June 25, 2025
World Bank Approves $250 Million to Rebuild Lebanon After Hezbollah-Israel War
Watan-The World Bank announced on Wednesday its approval of a $250 million funding package to support Lebanon’s efforts in restoring…
Arab States Alarmed by U.S. Strikes on Iran: Fears of War Spillover and Economic Turmoil
June 23, 2025
Arab States Alarmed by U.S. Strikes on Iran: Fears of War Spillover and Economic Turmoil
Watan-In a detailed report by The Washington Post, Claire Parker and Steve Hendrix write that Arab states—especially in the Gulf—are…
Qatar Energy Confirms Stable Gas Output Despite Israeli Strike on Shared Iran-Qatar Field
June 18, 2025
Qatar Energy Confirms Stable Gas Output Despite Israeli Strike on Shared Iran-Qatar Field
Watan-QatarEnergy announced on Tuesday that natural gas production remains stable at the North Field/South Pars, and gas supplies continue uninterrupted,…
Israel Faces Record Compensation Payouts as Iran War Damage Nears 1 Billion Shekels
June 16, 2025
Israel Faces Record Compensation Payouts as Iran War Damage Nears 1 Billion Shekels
Watan-Due to the extensive destruction caused by Iranian missile strikes, Israel may compensate citizens with unprecedented amounts for direct damages.…
Egypt Activates Emergency Gas Plan Amid Total Halt in Israeli Imports
June 15, 2025
Egypt Activates Emergency Gas Plan Amid Total Halt in Israeli Imports
Watan-Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum announced the activation of an emergency plan for natural gas supply priorities after Israeli gas imports…
Dollar Surges Amid Israel-Iran Tensions as Investors Seek Safe Havens
June 13, 2025
Dollar Surges Amid Israel-Iran Tensions as Investors Seek Safe Havens
Watan-The U.S. dollar rose sharply on Friday, heading for its largest single-day gain in a month, as traders rushed into…
Binance Opens Crypto Trading to Syrians After U.S. Lifts Sanctions
June 12, 2025
Binance Opens Crypto Trading to Syrians After U.S. Lifts Sanctions
Watan-The cryptocurrency trading platform Binance announced on Thursday that it will allow users in Syria to access its services, including…
Sisi Allocates 174 km² on Red Sea to Finance Ministry for Sovereign Bond Sale Amid Egypt’s Debt Crisis
June 11, 2025
Sisi Allocates 174 km² on Red Sea to Finance Ministry for Sovereign Bond Sale Amid Egypt’s Debt Crisis
Watan-On Tuesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issued a decree allocating 174.399 square kilometers (roughly 41,515 feddans) of state-owned land…
Egypt Plans Massive LNG Import Deal to Avert Power Crisis
June 10, 2025
Egypt Plans Massive LNG Import Deal to Avert Power Crisis
Watan-Egypt is preparing to finalize one of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) import deals in its history, planning to…
US-China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Rare Earths and Tech Access
June 9, 2025
US-China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Rare Earths and Tech Access
Watan-A new round of trade negotiations between the United States and China began Monday in London, held behind closed doors…