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India expresses deep anxiety over the escalating West Asia conflict, highlighting the critical stakes for nearly one crore Indian nationals in the Gulf and the potential economic repercussions.
Many of President Trump’s allies have urged him and his Make America Great Again movement to shift away from their close ties to Israel and military entanglements in the Middle East.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Iran has adopted an extremely harmful approach driven by the logic of 'if I fall, the region falls too,' calling Tehran's current strategy completely...
An energy shock from war in the Gulf will expose the limits of rigid fiscal rules.
Tens of thousands of passengers are stranded due to a war involving Iran and spreading to the Gulf region, but some wealthier passengers still manage to leave, paying huge sums for luxury flights to…
Escalating conflict in the Gulf region puts upcoming Formula 1 and WEC events under review.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is making all possible efforts to de-escalate the crisis in the Gulf and is in close contact with the regional leaders as Iran is retaliating with massive strikes on the US facilities.
Steven Lyons and Ross McGill are reported to have been detained by officers in the Gulf nation alongside an unnamed woman.
A.P. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas emphasized the safety and welfare of Telugu people stranded in the Gulf region as a top priority, urging them to register with the APNRT and Indian Embassies during a virtual meeting.
Drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday as Iran hit back at industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East and Washington warned its citizens to evacuate the entire region. Four days after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader and triggered a regional war, AFP reporters in the Saudi capital saw smoke damage on the walls and roof of the embassy.
During the conversation with the leaders of Oman and Kuwait, PM Modi expressed concern at the attacks in the Gulf countries.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the destruction of all 11 Iranian military ships and vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
As Iran targets US bases in the Gulf region in retaliation for the airstrikes carried out by the US and Israel, its Arab neighbours are in a spot
London insurers are reportedly unwilling to cover ships against Iran war risks, raising concerns about potential costs of major spills in the Gulf or Strait of Hormuz and the impact of sanctions on claims.
The Middle East is ablaze, from the Gulf to Lebanon Seneweb
Centcom says it sank the eleven warships of the Iranian fleet in the Gulf of Oman. The Pasdaran (Revolutionary Guards) hit two oil tankers.
Meloni on the Gulf crisis: the conflict worries me, the US has not involved Europe. Anti-terrorism summit at the Viminale: strengthened controls on sensitive sites in our country
Iran focuses its response on infrastructure and oil production centers
Galp Energia awaits the coming days to understand the impact of the Gulf crisis. They are in contact with the Government and preparing scenarios. And they admit long-term effects, beyond price increases.
Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed and vessels rerouted, sending some freight costs surging Leading maritime insurers have cancelled war risk cover for vessels operating in the Gulf as the…
Aggression against Iran carried out from land, sea, and air exposed the real power balance and forces in the Middle East, drawing Iran into a war that was imposed on it and which it is losing by force of military power and…
Dutch nationals in Qatar and the UAE are advised to seek shelter as Iran continues missile and drone attacks in the Gulf region, causing loud explosions and leading to flight suspensions.
Following U.S. and Israeli barrages on the Russian ally Iran, retaliatory strikes from Tehran have hit targets across the Gulf, forcing authorities to close airspace and stalling traffic at big hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed "deep concern" over the rapidly escalating military hostilities in the Gulf region, warning that the conflict could trigger a…
An Indian national has died after an oil tanker, the MKD VYOM, was attacked by an unmanned boat off the coast of Oman. The strike caused a fire and explosion in the vessel's engine room. This incident occurs amid heightened tensions and ongoing retaliation campaigns in the Gulf region.
Except for a handful of operations to Muscat in Oman, most outbound and inbound services to destinations across the Gulf continued to be cancelled until the early hours of Tuesday
Filipino workers were evacuated from US bases in the Gulf before Iranian strikes, officials said.
French, German, and British leaders expressed dismay at Iran's 'indiscriminate and disproportionate missile attacks' in response to the US-Israeli offensive, indicating readiness for defensive military actions in the region.
Six persons from Udupi are also stranded in the Gulf — two in Dubai, three in Bahrain in one in Iran
Following the lead of CBSE, the state of Kerala has announced the postponement of SSLC and HSE exams for students in the Gulf region.
Diplomats and analysts say Tehran miscalculated with its attacks on Dubai, Doha and Bahrain.
Oil prices soared by up to 13% in Asian markets following reports of US-Israel attacks in Iran and Iranian retaliation against targets in the Gulf, causing initial panic before some calm returned.
In response to US-Israeli attacks, Iran has attacked Israel as well as the Gulf states several times since Saturday. The post Gulf countries say they have ‘right to respond’ to Iranian attacks…
The governments of the Gulf countries condemned yesterday Sunday the 'unjustified' strikes they received from Iran, stressing that they reserve the 'right to respond' to them.
Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.
By Striking Its Neighbors, Iran Has Deepened the Gulf’s Resolve to Fight Back WSJ
By Striking Its Neighbors, Iran Has Deepened the Gulf’s Resolve to Fight Back WSJ
Irish people in the Gulf region have described their experience amid ongoing bombardment.
Earlier, the US Central Command announced that it had sunk an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman. The post US sinks nine Iranian Navy ships – Trump appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Cyprus has activated its national “ESTIA” plan to facilitate the evacuation of European and third-country nationals as the conflict in the Middle East and the Gulf escalates. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos announced the move during an emergency meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Sunday, March 1. Kombos briefed his counterparts on a series […]
The US military stated that it sank an Iranian ship "to the bottom of the Gulf of Oman."
The USS Abraham Lincoln is currently in the Gulf region.
Loud explosions have been heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar, as defence systems shot down incoming Iranian missiles.
Falling debris from intercepted Iranian drones and missiles cause widespread damage across the Gulf.
Thousands of flights have been affected across the Middle East and beyond since the US and Israeli air strikes, according to data from FlightAware, a flight tracking platform.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the helplines set up by the Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NoRKA) had processed 381 distress calls since the start of the conflict.
Irish political leaders are bracing themselves for the fallout from the US and Israeli strikes on Iran as widespread travel disruptions cause chaos across the Gulf and Middle East.
Two major shipping groups suspended navigation through the Gulf as conflict flared between the United States, Israel and Iran, piling onto a growing maritime slowdown in the region.
Geographically, the Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime corridor connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and ultimately the Indian Ocean.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss escalating tensions involving Iran and the Gulf region.
🔴 LIVE UPDATES: US, Israel attack Iran, Tehran retaliates targeting Israel and American assets in the Gulf Ahram Online
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the events in the Middle East and the Gulf region a fair opportunity for the Iranian people to get rid of the terrorist regime and ensure the security of neighboring countries.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reportedly "launched a new wave of missile attacks against American bases" in the Gulf.
Turkey, unlike the Gulf Arab countries, did not allow its bases or airspace to be used for American attacks on Iran. Ankara has in
Kerala, which has over 30 lakh overseas diaspora members in the Gulf alone, has opened help desks to assist Keralites in Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Israel following the conflict
For decades, Iran has targeted and killed Americans and US allies. Its proxies took hostages. It attacked ships in the Gulf of Oman. Now, America is responding.
An explosion occurred on a cargo ship sailing in the Gulf of Finland on Thursday, February 5th.
Several cargo ships are currently stuck in the Gulf of Finland, unable to move due to challenging ice and wind conditions.
New UK border rules effective February 25, 2026, will require dual British citizens, particularly those in the UAE and Gulf, to use a British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement to enter the UK, causing potential travel disruptions.
Chinese capital, currently under scrutiny both domestically and in the West, is increasingly being moved by wealthy investors to Dubai and the Gulf region.
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed a joint statement to officially commence negotiations for a free trade agreement.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has urged Iraq to withdraw a UN map that has been rejected by Kuwait.
Most of the shrimp Americans consume comes from India. But in August 2025, the Trump administration announced 50% tariffs on the country. Shrimp farmers in Gujarat, who'd taken US demand and turned po
Iran has threatened a counter-attack even in the event of a 'limited' US strike, as Washington increases its military presence in the Gulf and several countries advise their citizens to leave Iran.
Iranian president vows to stand firm as Trump threatens strikes and the US bolsters its military presence in the Gulf.
Daily sports listings for the Gulf States region have been released.
There was no mention of any CIA personnel being wounded, with the attack on the embassy the latest in a series of Iranian attacks across the Gulf states.
An Iranian ballistic missile struck a United States military base in Al-Udeid, Qatar, on Tuesday, according to Qatar's Ministry of Defense. This strike is part of Tehran's retaliatory actions against targets in the Gulf.
Escalating conflict in the Gulf forces World Endurance Championship to move its season opener.
Iran has been striking more than military targets across the Gulf region, hitting oil and gas facilities.
Drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and more explosions rocked cities across the Gulf Tuesday as Iran targeted industrial and diplomatic sites around the Middle East and gover...
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 3 - Italy is looking at ways to respond to requests for help from the countries of the Persian Gulf affected by the Iran war, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told ANSA on Tuesday during a visit to Belgrade. "All the Gulf countries have asked us for help right now," Crosetto said. "Italy is looking at how we can help them, both in terms of the arrangements that can be made and also by evaluating the legal framework to implement them, (possibly with) a legislative decree, and...
Gulf countries have accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure such as hotels as tensions escalate in the region.
The Singaporean embassy in Doha is exploring land-evacuations from Qatar to Saudi Arabia for its citizens in the Gulf state.
Trump says the war could last weeks or ‘far longer’. Plus, what a high schooler detained by ICE for 10 months wants you to know Good morning. Iranian drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh as Tehran continued to launch waves of retaliatory strikes at the Gulf and Israel, while Israeli soldiers began operating in southern Lebanon on the fourth day of an increasingly regional war in the Middle East. What is the legality of the attacks on Iran? The Guardian spoke to legal experts, who were in conse...
Four days after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader and triggered a regional war that has seen missile and drone strikes across the Gulf and beyond, India on Tuesday said the escalating war is a cause of "great anxiety".
Pakistan announced it has engaged with Iran and Saudi Arabia in an effort to limit the escalation of the Gulf conflict following US-Israel attacks.
The war has already become regional, after Iran's decision to attack Arab states that are US allies, as well as its neighbors across the Gulf.
Vietnamese communities in the Gulf remain safe amid escalating Middle East tensions: Embassies The Star
With its attacks on the Gulf, Tehran wants to increase pressure on the USA and Israel to end the war quickly.
Nepal is implementing measures to protect its citizens residing in the Gulf region amidst ongoing tensions.
Paris and London available to intervene to protect allies under attack. Alert for Cyprus: it could invoke Article 42
Qatar’s International Media Office has issued a statement denying a Bloomberg report that suggested the Gulf state’s interceptor missile stockpile were depleting. Qatar has issued a firm rebuttal to a… (The post Qatar says Patriot missile stockpile remains well-stocked, calls Bloomberg report “irresponsible” is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Iran is expanding the conflict to put pressure on the U.S. and its allies.
For Dutch people who cannot leave the Gulf states due to the war, the situation feels surreal.
UK considering all evacuation options, including charter and military flights and bus trips across land borders More than 100,000 Britons were stranded in the Gulf on Monday, with airspace in the…
The Gulf crisis sharpens as Qatar downs two Iranian jets. Iran’s retaliatory drone and missile strikes hit oil and LNG facilities, halting production. Read More:…
As the world gets to grips with the growing implications of the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran, film and TV professionals in neighboring Gulf territories are holding their breath and hoping the…
How the US-Israeli war against Iran exploded into a regional conflict, as Tehran retaliated with strikes across the Middle East US-Israel war on Iran – live updates A US-Israeli war against Iran…
The Dutch government has said it is too dangerous to repatriate citizens stranded in the Gulf region following the air...
Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for vessels in the Gulf as the widening Iran conflict disrupted shipping, leaving at least four tankers damaged, a seafarer killed and 150 ships…
With Iran launching missile attacks across the Gulf, India monitors the situation closely, anticipating economic impacts.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has spoken of her fear of British casualties as a result of missile strikes in the Gulf following the US attack on Iran.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced on Sunday that it is considering a response to Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting several of its member states
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly amid the developments in Qatar in light of Iran’s attacks on the country amid the war with Israel and the U.S.
Gulf states have borne the brunt of Iranian missile attacks so far. At first, Iran targeted US assets, but that has changed. Gulf states say they won't just sit back.
Iran continues to reel from the joint US, Israeli attacks. Latest satellite imagery, released yesterday, appears to show damaged buildings at Konarak naval base in southern Iran along the Gulf of Oman.
Spike follows claims by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards they struck three US and UK oil tankers in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed deep concern over the rising hostilities in the Gulf region, warning of potential global consequences, including disruptions to…
Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks the-star.co.ke
DUBAI (Reuters) -- Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in the region since the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing airport closures, halting port…
Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.
By Striking Its Neighbors, Iran Has Deepened the Gulf’s Resolve to Fight Back WSJ
King Mohammed VI has reaffirmed Morocco’s unwavering solidarity with several Gulf States following what the Royal Office described as “vile aggressions” targeting their sovereignty and territorial…
The UAE has closed its embassy in Iran, marking a strong condemnation by a Gulf state following a barrage of strikes in the region that killed four people.
The foreign ministers of the EU member states concluded that they would soon convene an extraordinary meeting together with their counterparts from the Gulf states.
A weekly news filter reports on the outbreak of another war in Iran and other domestic political news.
A military briefing details Iran's new retaliation strategy, involving constant barrages at Israel and targeting civilian sites around the Gulf, indicating an expansion of the conflict.
On Sunday, Iran attacks the Gulf countries again. The foreign ministers of the countries announce a video meeting to decide on a common response to Iranian attacks.
At least 150 oil tankers, including those carrying crude oil and liquefied natural gas, have anchored in the open waters of the Gulf, beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with dozens more stationed on the other side.
Amritsar Airport Director said several flights were disrupted at the airport following escalating tensions and reported conflict in parts of the Gulf region.
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly amid the developments in Qatar in light of Iran’s attacks on the country amid the war with Israel and the United States.… (The post LIVE: Qatar under alert as Iran extends attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Two major shipping companies on Saturday suspended navigation through the Gulf as conflict flared between the U.S., Israel and Iran, resulting in a growing maritime slowdown in the...
Iran strikes Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
Crowds gather in DC, New York and beyond to denounce Trump’s Iran strikes as an illegal act of war As news reports circulated that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed in US and…
Turkey has condemned the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as Iran’s attacks on the Gulf countries, and is calling on the Islamic world to prevent the war from expanding.
Violation of Iran's sovereignty, Iranian attacks in the Gulf unacceptable, Erdoğan's position, who spoke with Trump during the night.
Government entities and private bodies in Qatar have taken precautionary measures as Iran launched a series of retaliatory strikes against U.S. targets in the Gulf.
According to state Iranian TV, Iran's Revolutionary Guard is attacking American bases in the Gulf region with missiles.
U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation have pushed the region into a fast-moving confrontation with attacks reported in Iran, Israel, and across Gulf states that host U.S. forces.
Israel-Iran Conflict: As Iran attacks countries in the Gulf, Oman stands out as an exception
Iran has reportedly targeted U.S. military bases in the Gulf region, following a series of American-Israeli strikes.
An article from Daily Monitor calls for better protection for Ugandan workers employed in the Gulf region.
Challenging ice conditions and strong winds are creating difficulties for cargo vessels operating in the Gulf of Finland.
The Gulf region is actively promoting its biotechnology sector, aiming to establish itself as a leading global hub for life sciences.
The Gulf of Finland faces a heightened risk of oil spills this winter, as ice cover would complicate cleanup efforts and the presence of a 'shadow fleet' poses additional problems, threatening the sensitive Baltic Sea ecosystem.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have commenced military exercises along the southern coasts and islands of the Gulf, involving missiles, artillery, drones, special forces, and armored vehicles.
The Gulf War erupted in 1990 after Iraq occupied Kuwait, with American forces quickly defeating Saddam Hussein's army.
The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a meeting with the European Union ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as reported by Arab News.
Authorities in Riga, Latvia, have fined 15 individuals and issued warnings to hundreds more for walking on the ice of the Daugava River and the Gulf of Riga, despite prohibitions.
THE atmosphere in the Gulf is truly combustible, with a massive American military build-up around Iran signalling trouble ahead, unless there is a diplomatic breakthrough in the ongoing nuclear negoti
An article discusses the potential for a dangerous showdown between the two wealthiest countries in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for de-escalation.
Israel said on Tuesday that it launched airstrikes against Iranian missiles and a nuclear research site, and Iran retaliated against Israel and across the Gulf region, targeting embassies...
The president also said he was offering government-backed risk insurance for ships passing through the Gulf region
The longer the war in the Gulf, the harsher the global economic fallout
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Many families in North Andhra are experiencing sleepless nights as tensions escalate in the Gulf region, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of their relatives working there.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 3 - Italy is looking at ways to respond to requests for help from the countries of the Persian Gulf affected by the Iran war, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told ANSA on Tuesday during a visit to Belgrade. "All the Gulf countries have asked us for help right now," Crosetto said. "Italy is looking at how we can help them, both in terms of the arrangements that can be made and also by evaluating the legal framework to implement them, (possibly with) a legislative decree, and...
The main airports in the Gulf remain closed for the fourth consecutive day after the growing escalation in the region.
A Qatari gas plant shutting has stoked fears of an energy crisis as attacks across the Gulf continue
Satellite images show extensive strike damage across key Iranian military and strategic installations following coordinated U.S.–Israel operations. In retaliation, Iranian attacks have also left visible damage at U.S. bases in the Gulf, underscoring the rapid escalation of the Iran–Israel–U.S. confrontation and raising fears of a wider regional fallout.
The MEA said that nearly one crore Indian nationals reside and work in the Gulf region, asserting that their safety was the foremost priority.
The German government's plan to evacuate stranded travelers from the Gulf region is facing criticism from the opposition, while police warn against rebooking scams.
US President Donald Trump warned that his attack on Iran could run longer than a month, as Tehran retaliated to ongoing strikes by targeting US allies in the Gulf and drones hit the US embassy in…
A Revolutionary Guard general threatened to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, stopping oil and gas exports from the Gulf, amid escalating conflict in the Middle East...
• Shehbaz lauds Oman efforts for Iran-US deal, rues attack derailed peace process ISLAMABAD: As war continued to rage in the Gulf on Monday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to the rulers of…
The UN Secretary-General stated that the widespread closure of schools across the Gulf region serves as a stark reminder that children are the first to suffer the consequences of escalating conflicts, impacting their education, safety, and lives.
Iran strikes energy infrastructure across the Gulf as IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump also declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran as the conflict spread into the Gulf countries and Lebanon and Israel exchanged strikes.
According to the US military command, no Iranian ships are left in the Gulf.
Qatar's air force shot down two aircraft inbound from Iran on Monday, Doha's defence ministry said in a statement after the Islamic republic earlier targeted gas facilities in the Gulf state.
The war will hurt the Gulf carriers—and the whole industry too
The war in the Middle East continues to escalate, with casualties and destruction reported across at least nine countries in under 10 hours. Israeli and US warplanes launched a fresh wave of strikes across Iran, while US allies in the Gulf states are under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s head of international news, Jamie Wilson Continue reading...
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An article details the presence of Italians in Gulf countries, particularly the UAE, where approximately 30,000 Italians reside, including minors participating in a UN simulation.
Owing to temporary closure of airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, a number of Telugu passengers are stranded at transit points
Tehran may either fracture under combined pressure or endure in a weakened state, stripped of key deterrent capabilities for years
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is dead, the Gulf is on fire, and global markets are in chaos. One weekend, precisely the last of February and the first of March 2026, changed everything.
Black smoke rose from the US embassy in Kuwait on Monday, an AFP correspondent saw, while US warplanes crashed without causing casualties, as Iran pressed on with a third day of retaliation in the Gulf. The post Iran: Smoke rises from US embassy, US warplanes crash in Kuwait appeared first on Vanguard News.
Several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning but their crew survived, Kuwait's defence ministry said, as Iran pressed on with a third day of strikes in the Gulf. The post Several US…
Iran’s retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in the region since the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing airport closures, halting port operations and…
US and Israel attack Iran — as it happened The Times
The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence stated that a significant number of Irish people in the Gulf are affected by flight cancellations. Those living there are being advised not to leave, and advice for Irish citizens in the region remains in place.
This strategy of reducing imports of discounted Russian oil comes just before the U.S. tariff threat was struck down and the Gulf region erupted in war, raising international oil prices.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held an emergency ministerial meeting after which they issued a statement condemning Iranian attacks on Arab countries.
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the retaliatory attacks that have since hit Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain are drawing attention to how much South Korea's biggest technology…
Hit by Israeli and US missiles, Iran struck Israel and the Gulf hosts of US bases. What weapons power its response?
By Striking Its Neighbors, Iran Has Deepened the Gulf’s Resolve to Fight Back WSJ
By Striking Its Neighbors, Iran Has Deepened the Gulf’s Resolve to Fight Back WSJ
The UK will permit the US to use its bases for limited defensive strikes on Iranian missile launchers and storage facilities, while also involving Ukrainian experts to help counter drones in the Gulf.
After the US and Israel's airstrikes on Iran and their counter-attack on US military installations around the Gulf, it has affected the airspace in the global business hub of Dubai. Zimbabwe were due to fly out through that region on their way back home after a positive tournament.
PM Modi also thanked the UAE President for taking care of the Indian community living in the Gulf nation, and said New Delhi supports de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani announced that President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the Hindu community in Pakistan to celebrate Holi with simplicity this year due to the situation in the Gulf.
The US military announced it struck and sank an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette in the Gulf of Oman, calling on Iranian forces to surrender.
An oil tanker carrying 15 Indian crew members was struck off the coast of Oman, resulting in four injuries and the evacuation of the crew. This incident follows earlier drone strikes in the Gulf country.
An Oman port and a tanker have been struck by Iranian forces as part of ongoing strikes in the Gulf region, escalating regional tensions.
A prolonged conflict is bound to disrupt the model of regional stability and economic prosperity the Gulf has pursued.
Irish political leaders are bracing themselves for the fallout from the US and Israeli strikes on Iran as widespread travel disruptions cause chaos across the Gulf and Middle East.
Dubai's international airport and its iconic Burj Al Arab hotel sustained damage following Iranian retaliatory attacks across the Gulf states and the wider Middle East, reac...
Major shipping companies have suspended navigation through the Gulf, citing the constantly changing security situation in the Middle East, The Guardian reports.
Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US assets across the Gulf, targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, following a joint US-Israel strike. The Revolutionary Guard threatened further "intense offensive operations" against Israel and US bases. The UAE reported one fatality and injuries, while Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted missiles, with Kuwait also experiencing a drone attack on its airport.
Tehran targets regional countries housing American bases despite their refusal to allow attacks from their territory
There was an explosion in Dubai's The Palm luxury area, and fallen debris killed a Pakistani civilian in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates capital, as Iran launched strikes on all the oil-rich Gulf…
Passengers on the Regal Princess cruise ship cheered as the crew successfully rescued four individuals from a distressed boat in the Gulf of Mexico during a voyage from Texas to Mexico.
Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim held urgent calls with regional leaders condemning Iranian missile strikes on U.S. bases and urging restraint after U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran escalated tensions across the Gulf.… (The post Qatar’s Amir condemns Iranian missile strikes on U.S. bases, urges regional de-escalation is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Missile strikes rocked the Gulf following US-Israeli actions against Iran, hitting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Oman, however, remained untouched.
Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, was evacuated after explosions were heard across the city as Iran launched a retaliatory attack targeting US military locations across the Gulf…
Explosions were also reported in Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai as tensions escalated across the Gulf.
The Gulf nation says Iran has agreed to zero stockpiling of uranium and to convert existing enriched material into fuel, calling it an unprecedented breakthrough in nuclear negotiations. Meanwhile US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Tehran as the country stepped up its military presence in the region.
Russia's closer ties with the Gulf deliver an Arabic-speaking tourism boom The Straits Times
An American attack on Iran would be a geopolitical turning point. Any escalation would readjust the balance of power between Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the Gulf states.
Deliveroo will cease its operations in Qatar on March 4 after almost three years of service in the Gulf state. Food delivery giant DoorDash announced Wednesday that it will wind down operations… (The
Saudi Arabia appears increasingly reluctant to support military action against Tehran — a shift that could upend decades of US security architecture in the Gulf. While Western analysts predict Saudi A
Mexico's drug war rages as powerful cartels, inspired by Pablo Escobar's model, battle for dominance. The Sinaloa Cartel and the aggressive Jalisco New Generation Cartel lead the charge, controlling vast territories and fueling violence. Older groups like the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas have weakened, leaving a landscape of shifting alliances and brutal power struggles.
Renewed global volatility is impacting risk sentiment, prompting analysis of what these market conditions mean for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
The Gulf of Finland is almost entirely frozen, leading to the deployment of a rarely used hovercraft in the Kotka archipelago, which has proven popular in its initial days of operation.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy launched the Sayyad 3-G naval air defense missile during exercises in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. naval forces build up in the Gulf.
Daily listings of sports events and news for the Gulf States and Pacific Northwest regions are provided.