Erdogan's balancing act: Can Turkey do without Russian energy?

The scene in the Oval Office as US President Donald Trump met Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan was noteworthy. Trump was effusive as he lavished praise on Erdogan in front of assembled journalists. "It's a pleasure to be with President...

OPEC+ to Discuss Possible Production Increase this Sunday

(FILE) OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais. Photo: OPEC Secretariat. October 4, 2025 Hour: 4:09 am OPEC+, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, will decide this Sunday whether to continue its monthly production increase—this time for November—which...

My secret Provence village finally has stylish hotel — after 50 years

A photograph hangs in the spa reception area at L’Isle de Leos showing two young boys in traditional farmer’s clothes standing beside an olive tree, reaching for the highest fruit. In many ways it’s just like the other classic photographs of rural...

Rostec Documents Reveal Algerian Order for Su-57s from Russia

Internal documents of the Rostec Corporation for the first time reveal plans to supply advanced Su-57 fighter jets to Algeria, as well as the number of Su-35s ordered by Iran. The archive of seized correspondence of the corporation was published...

Algeria’s Top Spy Chief (in Israel)

Algeria has long ranked among the most antisemitic countries in the world—hardly unusual for a nation whose very existence was midwifed by France and whose independence was secured by pan-Arabists. Permit me, if you will, a brief journey down...

Algerian Deglet Nour season is about to start

Algerian Deglet Nour dates are arriving on the market. "This season marks a significant improvement on the previous one, in terms of both volume and quality," says Ahmed Mayof, an Algerian exporter. © Ahmed Mayof According to Mayof, the...

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 18th October, 2025

Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 18th October, 2025. A senior adviser to U.S President, Donald Trump, on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has dismissed...

OPEC production rises in September, driven by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

OPEC crude oil production increased in September, according to a survey published by Reuters. The cartel produced 28.40 million barrels per day, up 330,000 bpd from August. This increase is linked to the OPEC+ agreement providing for an early...

Türkiye pushes energy diversification, says energy minister

ISTANBUL Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said that Türkiye is pursuing diversified energy supplies, including cheaper U.S. LNG after 2027, while ramping up Black Sea gas production to meet rising demand. In an interview...

Algerian Ex-Diplomat Exposes Chengriha’s Drug Empire

Fez — As the Algerian regime’s rhetoric continues to target Morocco — aimed at undermining its sovereignty over its Western Sahara — new statements have revealed that the true intention of its rhetoric is to conceal its military’s involvement in...

Türkiye expanding energy diversification, energy minister says

Türkiye has been pursuing a long-term strategy to diversify its energy supplies and reduce dependence on single sources, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Thursday. Bayraktar told a live broadcast that diversification...

The military-industrial backbone of Israeli normalization

First published at MERIP. In February 2025, as international condemnation of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza reached new heights, Abu Dhabi hosted the International Defence Exhibition and Conference. Over five days a record 34 Israeli arms...

Iraq to Compensate for Excess Oil Production

By John Lee. OPEC has said it has received updated compensation plans from several countries, including Iraq, to compensate for excess oil production. Full statement from OPEC: OPEC Secretariat receives updated compensation plans from Russia,...

GNV launches Algiers-Sète passenger route

Sète, France (Ports Europe) September 30, 2025 – Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), part of MSC Group, has launched a new passenger line between Algiers and Sète. The service, inaugurated in June, expands GNV’s Mediterranean network and strengthens...

Fiat 500 Production Ends in Algeria as Grande Panda Takes Over

Fiat has officially ended production of the iconic 500 at its Tafraoui plant, shifting assembly lines to the new Grande Panda to meet evolving market demand. The chapter of the Fiat 500, one of the most recognizable city cars, has closed in...

OPEC+ countries to compensate 4.7 mln bpd of oil production surplus by next July

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. OPEC has received the updated plans for compensation of surplus oil production from eight OPEC+ countries, the Organization said. "As agreed during the virtual meeting held by the eight countries with additional...

Azerbaijan, Algeria explore prospects for cooperation

Baku, October 1, AZERTAC Sahil Babayev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Finance, met with Algerian ambassador to the country Zakia Ighil. The meeting hailed the successful development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Algeria in political,...

Finance Minister discusses prospects for expanding cooperation with Algerian envoy

Sahil Babayev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Finance, has met with Algeria’s ambassador to the country, Zakia Ighil, to discuss the development of bilateral ties, Azernews reports. The sides hailed the successful progress of relations between...

Italy and Azerbaijan reshape the balance of power in the energy market and the region

The recent official visit of Italian President Sergio Mattarella to Baku—the second in the last seven years—clearly confirmed that relations between Azerbaijan and Italy have entered a phase of stable strategic partnership, covering not only...

Azerbaijan, Algeria explore prospects for enhancing cooperation

Photo: Azerbaijan's Finance Ministry Azerbaijan’s Finance Minister Sahil Babayev met with Algerian Ambassador to Baku Zakia Ighil to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, both sides praised the successful...