Turkey's foreign ministry says it is monitoring American sanctions on Iran, following a meeting with a United States delegation.

Frustration, anger in southern Iraq likely to continue, with renewed protests a possibility in the short term

Chinese president visiting Abu Dhabi as the two countries look to strengthen trade ties, expand investment

State-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company says it has awarded contracts worth $1.6 billion to China's largest state-owned oil company to conduct what is says it the world's largest continuous 3D offshore and onshore seismic survey

Yemen's Shiite rebels claim attacking Saudi Aramco refinery in Riyadh; oil giant says 'minor fire' was due to 'operational incident'

Saudi Aramco says it's evaluating possible purchase of a stake in Saudi petrochemical maker SABIC

Iran's nuclear chief says country's uranium stockpile has reached as much as 950 tons

Activists: Iraqi police arresting protesters behind week-long rallies in Basra demanding jobs, better services

Activist: Thousands protest in Iraq's southern oil-rich Basra against dilapidated public services, lack of jobs

Top US official focused on sanctions against Iran links American financial pressure on Tehran with protests there