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Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks

Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz that remains effectively shut by Iran

The Independent UK

El-Sisi warns Middle East faces ‘attempts to redraw map’, calls for Gulf role in any Iran deal

The Egyptian president warned that the Middle East is entering a “critical phase”, with attempts to redraw its map, and called for state sovereignty to be respected.

Euronews

The war in Iran is in a ‘limbo’ phase. Here’s why it could leave the world facing chaos

IN FOCUS: Despite Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelling to Pakistan, there are still no plans for direct talks with the US. Should the current impasse continue, analysts tell James C. Reynolds that it could hurt the west and strengthen Tehran

The Independent UK

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From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals

NHS chiefs fear rising costs and healthcare shortages due to the shipping standstill in the Gulf

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders vow to boost security and economic ties with Middle East to minimise effect of Iran war

Leaders from Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and Jordan as well as the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, were in Nicosia to meet their European Union counterparts on the sidelines of an EU summit.

Euronews

How a swap line for Persian Gulf allies would break with the past

"Many of our Gulf allies have requested swap lines" and seemed receptive to their use, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Axios

Trump promised peace in the Gulf but delivered chaos. Now Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is hijacking ships under his ‘ceasefire’

Iran just seized two more ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the chaos President Donald Trump promised would never happen is now spiraling out of control. The Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and the Greek-operated Epaminondas were both stopped by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and towed to shore, marking the first time…

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Study finds toxic benzene emissions along the Texas Gulf Coast are among the highest in the nation

Researchers found that state policy and oil refineries’ failure to fix leaks contributed more to high benzene emissions than the size or capacity of the refineries.

The Texas Tribune

Fallout from Iran war is ‘major new threat to foreign aid’

There are growing concerns that the economic fallout from the current conflict in the Middle East will push Gulf nations – who collectively provided more humanitarian aid than the US last year – turning away from foreign assistance

The Independent UK

Trump issues ‘shoot to kill’ order for boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has also directed the US navy to step-up clearance of the explosive devices from the critical Gulf waterway.

Evening Standard

Oil prices hold above $100 as Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz and peace talks stall

Iran seized two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the strait on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the waterway

The Independent UK

New study finds 'alarming' high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts

One of the most comprehensive studies ever of flood risk has determined that more than 17 million people in eight cities along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at the highest risk of being affected by flooding

The Independent UK

$75 billion investment chief: Now is exactly the right time to double down in the Gulf

Conflict has global investors retreating from the Middle East but confusing volatility with vulnerability is the most expensive mistake right now.

Fortune

'Iran's Maldives' could drown in oil due to spills from air strikes, satellites show

Air strikes on oil facilities and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have unleashed what is set to become an ecological catastrophe, satellite images show.

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Capital & Main

Texas’ Gulf Coast Has a Health Problem: Benzene Emissions Are Among the Highest in the Nation

At the worst-performing refineries, report finds operators are not tackling recurring and harmful leaks, leading to public health risk.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Abruptly Halts Iran Attack, Claiming Tehran's Government Is 'Seriously Fractured'

Donald Trump's last‑minute extension of the Iran ceasefire, framed around a claim that Tehran's government is 'seriously fractured', has left the Gulf crisis paused but far from resolved.

International Business Times UK

Gulf Evacuation Warning: 'Time Is Running Out' as Iran Adviser Urges Immediate Exit From UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait

A social media post urging evacuation from Gulf nations has caused concern, despite no official directives. The warning highlights the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

At 9pm, shops, restaurants and cafes go dark across the city of Cairo, where a stringent curfew has been imposed to mitigate the energy shock triggered by the conflict in the Gulf. The measure may prove difficult to enforce among people accustomed to long, convivial evenings, but the outlook is…

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The Independent UK

Iran claims it has ‘new cards’ to play if war resumes with US and Israel — what are they?

Iran may ask the Houthis to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another crucial waterway in the Middle East

The Times of India

Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al-Fahad dies at 78: Veteran Gulf screen icon passes away after prolonged illness

Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al-Fahad, a pioneering force in Gulf television and theatre, has passed away at 78 after a prolonged illness. Her death marks the end of an era for the region's entertainment industry, where she was a defining cultural voice for over five decades. Al-Fahad's career spanned acting, writing,…

Euronews

Timelapse footage shows maritime traffic around Gulf, Straight of Hormuz

The passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz - the world's busiest oil shipping canal - has been severely disrupted amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Timelapse footage shows maritime traffic in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz from April 18 to April 20, amid a fragile US-Iran truce.

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran

In today’s newsletter: Our diplomatic editor on whether permanent peace is possible – or whether there will be a new escalation in the conflict

The Guardian - US

Climate groups sue US government over approval of new BP project in Gulf of Mexico

Advocates expressed alarm as new project drills deeper into ocean bed, pointing to company’s failures at Deepwater Horizon spill

The Independent UK

Environmental groups sue Trump administration over approval of new ultra deep-water drilling project

Environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Monday over its approval of oil company BP’s ultra deep-water drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico

Euronews

Egypt–Italy cargo route gains traction as firms seek alternatives to disrupted trade

An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region.

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