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US envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner meeting mediators in DohaUS envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators concerning regional issues, notably Iran,...
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
Oman clarifies existing rules on foreign property ownershipOman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property own...
Iran war latest ground report: Interim deal imperilled further as both sides go ballistic againIran war: Escalating tensions saw the U.S. launch airstrikes against Iran following attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. President Trump warned o...
Sea route near Oman is expanding to facilitate more traffic through Strait of Hormuz, US Navy saysA crucial shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman's coast, is being expanded for both directions of traffic, according to a U...
US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of HormuzUS forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising a recent interim...
Iran's Trump card: The risk premium hasn't gone. It just changed shapeA recent attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz signals a shift from fears of outright war to prolonged uncertainty. Iran'...
"Interventionist, irresponsible, provocative": Iran slams US-GCC statement curbing Tehran's nuclear programmeIn a statement released by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Tehr...
US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP VanceUS Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CE...
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's persistent concerns about Iran agreementUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab partners of unwavering support amidst ongoing negotiations to end the war with Iran. De...
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would 'spread like contagion' to other waterwaysUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to "total chaos," a stance reitera...
Iran seeks long-term role in managing Strait of Hormuz, eyes billions in annual feesIran is proposing new charges for security and services in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to generate significant revenue and reshape its man...
Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf alliesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would prioritize their security interests. Concluding ...
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would 'spread like contagion' to other waterwaysUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday warned that Iranian tolls on ships passing the Strait of Hormuz would spread to other waterwa...
UAE to launch first passenger train on June 30The UAE is set to launch its inaugural passenger train service this month, connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah initially. This ambitious proj...
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reportsU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a Middle East tour next week, with planned stops in Kuwait, the UAE, and Bahrain. H...
Vance leaves shippers in the dark on potential Iran Hormuz tollsUS officials emphasize keeping the waterway open and believe regional neighbors will oppose tolls.