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Voices from the Arab Press: Red lines in Syria, Azerbaijani oil, and Anwar Sadat
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
Saudi Aramco suspends European crude deliveries after East-West pipeline attack - report
The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs
China’s rapid adoption of e-trucks - from lighter vehicles to tractor-trailers - has partially shielded the world's biggest auto market from the impact of the conflict.
Salvors work to secure Russian shadow fleet ship leaking oil off Oman, risk firm Ambrey says
The spill from the Caroline Bezengi tanker, apparently the result of an unexplained attack on the vessel in June, has spread around a nature reserve and hit Oman's coastline on Wednesday.
Explosion in Rotterdam kills at least one person, is under investigation
The cause of the explosion is still unclear and is being investigated.
Middle East natural resources reveal a hidden map of abundance and scarcity
The smaller resource base has pushed both countries to lean harder into non-oil sectors such as finance, logistics, and tourism.
Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance
Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.
Drone targets fuel tank at Zawiya oil complex in latest attack, Libya's NOC says
The drone strike marks the latest in a series of attacks against the refinery over the past several days.
Trump returns to an old weapon: Behind US's decision to economically choke Iran - analysis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last month that the administration’s economic policy had sent the Iranian currency into "free fall" and pushed inflation into triple-digit rates.
Drone strike causes diesel tank fire at Libya's Zawiya oil depot - statement
The incident came two days after a drone crashed into an untreated naphtha tank at the Zawiya refinery early on Saturday, causing a leak that staff managed to control.
Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
"A lot of the necessities, and I'm talking food, that these Gulf nations require - Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia - comes in by boat," and flying in goods is causing prices to rise.
The 51st state? Alberta set to vote on whether to pursue separation from Canada - explainer
Notably, this vote will not immediately start the secession process if Albertans vote in favor of separating from Canada, but will lead to a larger referendum on separating.
