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China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources sayChina has privately urged Iran to help control Yemen's Houthis. Saudi Arabia sought Beijing's assistance as Houthi threats grew significant...
Ready to fulfil obligations under Makkah defence pact: PakistanPakistan affirmed its commitment to the Makkah defence agreement with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia. The pact ensures collective deterrence agai...
Iranian drones, missile target US-contracted vessel near Strait of Hormuz, crew injured: ReportA US-contracted vessel faced an Iranian drone and missile strike near the Strait of Hormuz. Minor crew injuries, including smoke inhalation...
India expresses concern over drone attack on Makkah, calls for West Asia peace and stabilityIndia voiced deep concern regarding a recent drone attack near Makkah. Saudi authorities intercepted and destroyed a drone sent by Houthi m...
US military says it destroyed 2 small Iranian boats trying to steal a sea droneThe US military destroyed two Iranian boats attempting to seize a drone ship. This incident occurred in waters off Iran, escalating recent ...
Saudi Arabia runs out of oil export routes as pipeline shuts, Hormuz blockedSaudi Arabia's oil exports face growing challenges after attacks closed a key pipeline. Iran and its allies have tightened their grip on vi...
Pezeshkian's BRICS meetings deliver strong message to PakistanThe visible warmth between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pezeshkian on all three days of the summit, as well as the Iranian President's ...
India has done a great job in hosting BRICS summit, says UAEThe UAE's BRICS Sherpa praised India's successful chairship of the 18th Summit. Leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, addr...
BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi declaration, voice concerns over 'unilateral' tariffs and non-tariff trade barriersBRICS adopted the New Delhi Declaration, expressing serious concern over rising unilateral tariffs. The bloc also condemned coercive measur...
Oman postpones regional talks on Strait of HormuzOman postponed a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions. An Iranian ship was struck near the waterway, killing one person. ...
Fresh strike on vessel in Hormuz, Houthi takeover of Bab el-Mandeb Strait sees West Asia simmer as BRICS calls for peaceA vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen's Houthis seized a key Red Sea port and struck Sa...
Middle East tensions: Travel plans face fresh risks as Iran conflict persistsInternational SOS urged travelers to monitor Middle East developments closely. Saudi oil infrastructure was targeted, and Houthis seized Re...
Saudi Arabia faces fresh Red Sea threat as Houthi gains, pipeline shutdown rattle kingdomHouthi rebels are advancing, threatening a vital Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks have forced a major pipeline closure, impacting glob...
BRICS 2026: Hand-in-hand Modi, Pezeshkian talk Hormuz, Chabahar & tiesPrime Minister Modi met Iranian President Pezeshkian during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. They discussed regional stability and freedom of...
Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flowsHouthi militants seized Yemen's Mocha port, threatening vital global energy supplies. This escalation occurs as Iran and the United States ...
Trump claims Iran war will end 'immediately' after US midterm electionsPresident Trump stated the Iran war will end immediately after the upcoming US midterm elections. He accused Tehran of seeking nuclear weap...
Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict heighten supply worriesOil prices surged on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Iran's warnings of potential retaliation fueled concerns over supply...
Qatar sends empty LNG ships back toward Gulf amid signs exports could resumeSeveral LNG tankers associated with Qatar are currently en route to the Persian Gulf, hinting at a potential restart of shipments through t...
Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf, top security official saysIran's top security official has announced that the country will be establishing a new restricted zone in the Persian Gulf. This move comes...
Crude oil rally nears $100: Will geopolitical risks push prices higher?Crude oil prices are nearing $100 per barrel, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. While physical supply rem...