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Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha

Oil prices dipped as markets keenly watched potential U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, following recent missile exchanges that tested a fragile ceasefire. While investors express cautious optimism for de-escalation and a return to normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, uncertainty lingers. Middle Eastern producers are actively loading oil and LNG,…

The Economic Times

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar invested extensively in soccer and infrastructure, yet both faced disappointing exits from the World Cup. This situation reveals that even large financial investments do not guarantee success on the field. As Saudi Arabia prepares for the 2034 World Cup, Qatar continues to strive…

The Economic Times

Pragmatic diplomacy: Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman is committed to de-escalation & peace in the region'

As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a…

France 24

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Trump says US team will meet Iran in Doha

US President Trump announced American representatives will meet Iranian officials in Doha, aiming to revive a peace process strained by recent Persian Gulf clashes. Both nations are portraying a signed MOU as a domestic win, despite ongoing disagreements over security, sanctions relief, and the sequencing of concessions. Mediators are working…

The Times of India

Delivery drivers, unsung heroes who kept Qatar going during Iran war

As missiles threatened the Gulf and residents stayed indoors, delivery drivers kept delivering food and medicine across Doha, with many dubbing them heroes.

Euronews

Macron hosts Oman sultan for talks on toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Monday for the Gulf leader's first official visit to France, with talks expected to focus on securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale

US Becomes First Nation to Host World Cup Team and Bomb Same Country as Iran Crashes Out in Drama

Iran exited the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, hours after US strikes hit Iranian coastal sites and a day before Iranian missiles struck American bases in the Gulf.

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FIFA: Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, despite significant investment in soccer and infrastructure, faced early exits from the World Cup. This highlights that substantial financial backing doesn't automatically translate to on-field success. While Saudi Arabia aims to build its national team for its 2034 hosting duties, Qatar, despite its…

The Economic Times

Dollar poised for best month in nearly a year; eyes on jobs data, Gulf tension

Global tensions and upcoming U.S. jobs data are keeping the dollar strong, despite a slight dip today. Investors are seeking refuge in the greenback amidst Middle East conflict and a global equity selloff. A hawkish stance from the new Federal Reserve chair also fuels expectations of higher U.S. interest rates,…

The Economic Times

Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle East

Oil prices saw an uptick as renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reports of a potential de-escalation and renewed talks, analysts caution that a full recovery of Gulf oil supply could take months due to lingering issues. Saudi Aramco has resumed…

The Economic Times

Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, U.S. official says

Tensions ease in the Gulf as Iran and the US agree to halt recent hostilities and resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz. This de-escalation follows days of strikes and counter-strikes, with both nations accusing each other of violating a ceasefire. President Trump's stern warning to Iran preceded the agreement,…

The Economic Times

Iran Attacks Gulf Nations and Threatens 'Complete Halt' to US Peace Talks After Fresh Air Strikes

Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating Gulf tensions and threatening US-Iran peace talks. The attacks challenge a fragile ceasefire, risking further diplomatic breakdown.

International Business Times UK

'Iran Will No Longer Exist': Donald Trump Launches Fresh Air Strikes and Warns US Will 'Complete the Job'

President Trump warns Iran of severe consequences as US air strikes target Iranian military sites, escalating tensions in the Gulf and threatening a fragile ceasefire.

International Business Times UK

Fresh hostilities in Gulf suggest US-Iran memorandum was too broadly worded

Document appears to have been subject to conflicting interpretations on key issues of Lebanon ceasefire and strait of Hormuz

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UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait; reiterates full solidarity with Gulf neighbours

The United Arab Emirates on Sunday strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of the two countries' sovereignty and a serious threat to regional security and stability.

The Guardian - UK

Shadow war: how use of proxy forces by Iran, Israel and US is driving Middle East instability

Across region there is a push to disarm militia and reinforce state authority but the temptation to use proxies remains

Fortune

Forget the ceasefire — The U.S. and Iran are still locked in combat over the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran tries to shut down a competing route

The U.S. carved out an alternate path that runs along Oman's coast and said Saturday that it's been expanded to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.

Bangkok Post

Iran hits US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack

DUBAI - Iran said it struck targets linked ‌to US forces on Saturday in response to US airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week’s agreement meant to end the four-month-old war.

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US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

US forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising a recent interim peace deal. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon signed a ceasefire agreement, though its enforcement is uncertain as Hezbollah refuses to disarm.

Bangkok Post

Israel and Lebanon hail Washington deal, rejected by Hezbollah

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Israel and Lebanon hailed an agreement signed Friday with the United States to pave a way towards peace on their front in the Middle East war, while Iran-backed Hezbollah warned the deal would thwart plans to resolve the broader conflict.

The Economic Times

Traffic through Strait of Hormuz slows after attack on ship

Strait of Hormuz traffic saw a dip Friday after a Taiwanese ship was attacked, prompting a pause in evacuation efforts. Despite this, several tankers entered the Gulf to load oil, and two supertankers sought Iranian crude. Crude prices are heading for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns, with Saudi…

The Economic Times

Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman

Iran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a ship near Oman, highlighting the precarious nature of a tentative Iran war ceasefire. Tehran rejected a joint U.S.-Gulf statement challenging its control and toll demands. Meanwhile,…

International Business Times

Iran Strikes Cargo Vessel in the Strait of Hormuz Putting Oil Trade on Edge

The vessel reported being struck by a projectile while sailing approximately 7.5 nautical miles southeast of the Omani port of Dahit, according to maritime security officials across the Middle East.

Euronews

Gulf states weigh living side by side with Iran as Tehran weaponises Hormuz

As the frontline countries paying the largest price for the Iran war, pressed by severe economic urgencies, the Gulf states are beginning their own firm process towards regional stability with rival Iran, while Tehran continues weaponising the Strait of Hormuz to sow division with its neighbours.

The Economic Times

Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura after four-month halt, data shows

Saudi Aramco has restarted oil loading at its Ras Tanura terminal after a four-month pause, with two massive crude carriers seen taking on cargo. This resumption follows an interim deal between the US and Iran, which has eased tensions and allowed for increased output and exports from Middle Eastern producers.…

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