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Collapse of US-Iran talks heightens fears of prolonged energy shock

Oil prices and borrowing costs are expected to rise this week as tankers remain stranded in the Gulf

The Guardian - UK

Kenyans are encouraged to work abroad, but protection rights remain weak – new research

Labour migration from Kenya was oriented towards Africa, North America and Europe until the 1990s. Kenyans then started moving to the Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Most Kenyan labour migrants to the Gulf perform low-waged work, the women in domestic occupations and…

The Conversation

Saudi Arabia launches 5 rail routes to cut cargo time and costs, linking Gulf ports faster

Saudi Arabia has launched five new rail logistics routes to accelerate cargo movement and reduce transport costs, connecting Gulf ports with key economic hubs. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain efficiency, ease highway congestion, and position the Kingdom as a vital link in global trade under Vision 2030.

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The art of no deal: Nuclear mistrust sinks Vance Mission

High-stakes diplomatic talks between U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Iran in Pakistan concluded without an agreement, deepening uncertainty over a Gulf ceasefire. Vance acknowledged the failure, stating Iran rejected Washington's "final and best offer," while Iran cited U.S. unwillingness to recognize its "legitimate rights and interests."

The Times of India

Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin

Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Swinney demands greater engagement with UK Government over Gulf conflict

Scottish First Minister John Swinney wrote to the Prime Minister setting out his concerns.

Evening Standard

Trump Posts "GREAT!!!" on Truth Social as Oil Tankers Flow Freely – What It Means for Energy Markets

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social early Saturday with a single emphatic word — "GREAT!!!" — accompanied by an image of empty supertankers steaming toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, signaling apparent relief as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz normalized following weeks of high-stakes tensions with Iran.

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Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Today Amid Regional Tensions

Kuwait International Airport stayed shuttered Saturday with no commercial passenger flights operating, as authorities continued to cite persistent security concerns and infrastructure repairs following months of regional instability that first forced the closure on Feb. 28.

International Business Times

Remaining in Nato is in best interests of US, says Keir Starmer

PM pushes back after Trump’s threats to leave alliance and says European members must do more in light of Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Crude Prices Supported Ahead of Saturday’s US-Iran Peace Talks

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +1.05 (+1.07%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0366 (+1.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today amid a weaker dollar. Also, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, curtailing crude oil flows from the Gulf and curbing...

Barchart

Fears of UK and EU flight cancellations as airports warn of jet fuel shortages

Summer holidays could be hit unless oil flows through strait of Hormuz recommence within three weeks

The Guardian - UK

US should judge UK on its actions in Gulf, not on Trump’s social posts, says defence secretary

UK military bases have been invaluable to US, says John Healey, and Britain’s efforts ‘speak for themselves’

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainians shot down Iran's drones in the Gulf — what does Kyiv get in return?

Ukraine’s president announced that Ukrainian experts in the Middle East have already shot down Iranian drones in “several countries” with domestically produced interceptors.

Euronews

Starmer implies he didn’t tell Trump he was ‘fed up’ about his impact on rising UK energy bills – as it happened

Prime minister says conversation with US president on Thursday night focused on need for ‘practical plan’ to open strait of Hormuz

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‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power

Stagflation, unemployment, recession: The Iran war is rewriting the global economy, and the damage may be permanent.

The Guardian - UK

Gulf states rethink security in light of US-Israel war on Iran

Whatever outcome of ceasefire talks, the region will have to live with a continuing threat from the regime in Tehran

Evening Standard

Starmer 'fed up' as he blames actions of Trump and Putin for cost of living crisis in Britain

Comments seen as rare public criticism of US President by the Prime Minister amid their strained relationship over the Iran war

The Times of India

LuLu Group flies 3,000 tonnes of Kerala produce to Gulf regions ahead of Malayali New Year of Vishu

The Middle East has been grappling with maintaining a consistent food supply due to the ongoing regional crisis since February 28, 2026. The country has been airlifting fresh produce and food essentials in order to ensure food security and price consistency in the markets.

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PM and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen strait amid Gulf visit

The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

The Independent UK

Starmer speaks with Trump about ‘practical’ plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Both leaders agreed that they are ‘at the next stage of finding a resolution’

Evening Standard

Starmer and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

The Independent UK

As a fragile ceasefire buckles, Trump must finally show he can say no to Netanyahu

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Israel’s brutal strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut require a strong rebuke from the White House if there is to be any chance of a peace deal in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit

Seafarer refuses to sail through the strait, citing safety risks and mounting psychological toll

The Independent UK

US is ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelensky

The president of Ukraine warned that a long war in the Gulf would drain resources desperately needed to hold off the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer: It takes more than just words to make US-Iran ceasefire permanent

The Prime Minister said Gulf leaders were aware of the ‘fragile’ nature of the agreement.

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