Gulf
Iran Threats Raise Risks for Tankers Using Strait of Hormuz
Tanker operators face growing risks of attacks and intimidation in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran warned that it could block routes it...
US Iran Talks Raise Hopes for Breakthrough as War Continues
The United States and Iran held their first indirect diplomatic talks in months on Wednesday, raising hopes of progress towards ending the Middle...
Qatar Says Diplomacy Remains Key to Resolving Global Crises
Qatar says it will continue using diplomacy to help resolve conflicts, from Africa’s Great Lakes region to tensions in the Gulf, according to...
UAE Reconsiders Major AI Data Center Plans After Iran War
The United Arab Emirates is reviewing plans for a 5 gigawatt artificial intelligence data center project in Abu Dhabi after the Iran war...
Algeria Severs Diplomatic Relations With UAE
Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, saying all efforts to preserve ties between the two countries had been exhausted....
Iran Blacklists 45 Tankers Over Strait of Hormuz Rules
Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers it says violated its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the vessels could face fines,...
China Urges Dialogue as Gulf Tensions Reach Critical Juncture
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that tensions in the Middle East and Gulf region had reached another critical juncture, urging...
Oil Slicks Spotted in Gulf as Iran US Maritime Attacks Raise Environmental Concerns
Two suspected oil slicks have been detected in Iranian waters, raising concerns over potential environmental damage as attacks on vessels intensify between Iran...
