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Abu Dhabi crown prince visits Greece with new three-year deal, 15 agreements and $10 billion construction projects plans
A renewed investment partnership, an expanded role for Greece’s sovereign wealth fund and potential deals spanning energy, artificial intelligence, exports and healthcare are at the heart of the high-profile visit


Winter energy bills set to soar as wholesale electricity prices jump 57%
Natural gas prices approach €90/MWh, putting further pressure on heating costs, while Greece’s leading electricity supplier has yet to confirm whether its fixed-rate tariff of 11.5 cents/kWh will continue beyond October
Brent crude hits $107 after fresh Middle East attacks, with Saudi Aramco targeted and Turkey drawn into the crisis
Escalating Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia fuel fears of disruption to global oil supplies

Putin offers to mediate peace in the Middle East: “We are ready to help”
What he discussed with Iran’s president — Pezeshkian says he is open to dialogue but accuses the United States of carrying out repeated attacks

‘Europe should follow Greece’s example’ says Rubio, as US$4 billion in arms sales and energy alliance take centre stage
Visiting Athens, Marco Rubio called Greece a 'model ally' and urged Europe to follow its example, as the sixth Strategic Dialogue produced US$4 billion in military equipment sales and fresh energy commitments

Three years since October 7: The day that changed Israel, the Middle East and the world
From the 251 hostages and the invasion of Gaza to the Strait of Hormuz and the open U.S.-Iran conflict




