Arabian Peninsula

- Qatari LNG tanker attacked in Persian Gulf, no injuries or environmental impact reported; Qatar extends force majeure on LNG deliveries until end of 2026, causing gas prices to surge. - Saudi Arabia suspends travel and entry from Kenya due to Ebola concerns. - Jordan claims to have killed over 20 ISIS militants in Syria airstrikes following a church attack; Syrian authorities dispute the figures. - China steps up Middle East diplomacy with Iran and Oman meetings, emphasizing peace and stability.

Recent headlines

• Qatari LNG tanker attacked in Persian Gulf — statement — tass_ru
• Peace, stability in Mideast require joint efforts, Chinese president tells Omani sultan — middle_east_monitor
• China steps up Middle East diplomacy with Iran and Oman meetings — al_jazeera
• Qatar condemns attack on LNG tanker in Gulf, warns of threat to global energy supplies — middle_east_monitor
• Why Qatar is buying American LNG while expanding its own exports — middle_east_monitor