‘Life will not be easy for Europe this year,’ IEA chief warns
Al Jazeera interviews Fatih Birol in Berlin as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies.

Al Jazeera interviews Fatih Birol in Berlin as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies.









The UAE and Bahrain deals increase French commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month, just over 10 percent of consumption.

Qatar says diplomatic efforts are ongoing to de-escalate regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

US envoy Tom Barrack says President Trump did not follow Israel in going to war against Iran.
Barrack highlights limits of US interventions, admitting past regime changes in the Middle East were often mistakes.

Qatar is set to announce a new regional defence partnership to strengthen its military infrastructure.

Public opposition to the war on Iran could threaten Republican control of Congress.

Qatar to unveil regional defence partnership
Deputy PM calls for dialogue with Tehran, highlights US defence ties and rejects Strait of Hormuz transit fees.
Sheikh Mohammed also discussed Israeli ‘violations’ in Lebanese territory with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

Qatar’s prime minister and minister of foreign affairs has reaffirmed his country’s support for Lebanon.