Jordan

IAEA board draws line under previous Syrian nuclear activities

Board of Governors of the U.N. Nuclear Watchdog, a 35-nation group of nations, passed a resolution Wednesday that drew a line under 'Syria’s secret nuclear activities' during the Assad regime. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) demanded that Syria disclose its nuclear activities after?Israel bombed the site in eastern Deir al-Zor province in 2007. In 2011, the IAEA board reported that Syria had violated its obligations to prevent proliferation of nuclear weapons. This was then forwarded to the U.N. Security Council. The IAEA and Syria have pledged to cooperate after the 2024?overthrow Bashar al Assad. In a confidential report sent

Electric Utilities

Wall Street Journal, July 30,

Iran threatens to close more important seaways after Trump renews Iran blockade

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran has threatened to shut "all other export routes that benefit the United States" Iranian media reported that the U.S. and its allies would be affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed it. The IRGC stated in a statement published by Iran's IRNA news agency on?Wednesday that "regional energy?exports" are either shared or denied by all. Analysts say that Iran is signaling it will use its Houthi ally in Yemen to close the Bab el-Mandeb Red Sea gateway, opening a front against Washington. This would put two of the

United States

PREVIEW: Austria and Algeria will shoot it out for second in Group J

Jordan News Agency reports that eight people were injured and one dead in a stampede as fans watched the World Cup match in Jordan.

Jordan News Agency reported that one?person was killed and eight others were injured by a'stampede' during a 'crowded' 'gathering' of fans in central Amman early Tuesday morning to watch Jordan's World Cup game against Algeria, citing the Public Security Directorate. According to the Jordan News Agency, the incident occurred at Hashemite square, where a large number of fans had gathered to watch Jordan's 2-1 loss to Algeria. Heavy congestion and crowd movements at the event led to a 'crush.' Nine injured people were transported to hospital by emergency teams. The PSD reported that one of the injured died later, and

Energy Markets

Israel's Leviathan Gas Field to resume operation after war shutdown: Energy Ministry

The 'Israeli energy minister' announced a resumption of?operations at the offshore israeli?Leviathan field after a one-month war shutdown. Since the U.S., Israel and Iran launched their attacks against Iran on February 28, the?field operated by Chevron has been closed. In a press release, a spokesperson for the energy ministry said that "after situation assessments and an?review? of all relevant factors?it has been decided at this stage?to return?the Leviathan platform?to operation. The supply of natural gas will continue to be supplied to the local market and will now be increased by adding another platform to the production systems. Leviathan, one of

Wall Street Journal, February 27,