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Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...- Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources sayYemen's Houthi faction is exploring the potential of levying fees on maritime traffic in the southern Red Sea. This fee proposal emerged fr...
- In 2003, an Iraqi engineer left California to re-flood wetlands Saddam had turned into desert; up to 60% of the ancient marshes later returnedAzzam Alwash embarked on a mission to restore the ravaged Mesopotamian Marshes upon his return to Iraq. By implementing a straightforward p...
- India's January to June rice exports climb 5% as non-basmati shipments rise, sources sayIndia's rice exports grew five percent in early 2026, driven by non-basmati shipments. Higher demand from African nations boosted non-basma...
- Iran says it retains control of Strait of Hormuz, rules out resuming US talks after Trump pauses bombing campaignIran maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz after the United States paused its bombing campaign. Tehran rejected suggestions that peace ...
- Three Indians died every week in Gulf workplace accidents between 2023 & 2025, MEA data showsMEA data shows more than 800 Indian nationals died in workplace accidents overseas between 2023 and 2025, with 55% of the fatalities occurr...
- Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data showsShip traffic through Bab el-Mandeb decreased Sunday after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites. Fewer than ten commodity vessels passed throug...
- Red Sea shipping slumps after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia energy infrastructureShip traffic through Bab el-Mandeb declined significantly on Sunday. This occurred after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations al...
- Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in YemenYemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia in retaliation for airstrikes. These actions escalate tensions ove...
- Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in YemenYemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia Saturday. These strikes were in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes o...
- Middle East escalation: Bahrain and Kuwait carried out first Iran strikes with UAE helpBahrain and Kuwait secretly executed airstrikes against Iran this month. The United Arab Emirates provided intelligence and defensive air c...
- Bangladesh PM invited as BIMSTEC chair amid India outreach to regional blocsIndia, holding the BRICS chair, plans outreach to regional groups for its summit. Key organizations like BIMSTEC and ASEAN may receive invi...
- US missiles hit Iran as path towards de-escalation uncertainUS missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday, escalating regional tensions. President Trump vowed major military punishment for Tehran ...
- Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi strike on Saudi tankersPresident Trump vowed major military punishment for Iran and its Houthi allies. Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea...
- UAE eyes energy, food, semiconductor sectors for stronger investment ties with GujaratThe United Arab Emirates plans to increase investments in Gujarat's food security and energy sectors. Logistics and semiconductors are also...
- UAE to invest $6.2 bn in Abu Dhabi gas projectAbu Dhabi's state oil company ADNOC will invest $6.2 billion in a new gas project. This offshore development is a joint venture with intern...
- Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran warGulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ...
- Ship catches fire in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran conflict escalatesA ship caught fire near Oman's coast amid escalating US-Iran tensions. US airstrikes targeted Iran after a service member's death in Iraq. ...
- Iran hits US allies as Israel warns missiles headed for Jordan could land on its territoryThe U.S. launched fresh airstrikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Sunday in retaliation for the killing of American troops in Jordan, fur...
- Unclaimed strikes hit southern Iran as Hormuz tensions persistMysterious airstrikes hit Iran after United States attacks concluded. Iran launched retaliatory attacks across the Middle East, targeting s...
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