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Global Market: European shares little changed as bond yields rise and gulf tensions lift oil

European shares were little changed on Friday, with the STOXX 600 heading for a second straight weekly decline as rising bond yields and higher oil prices weighed on sentiment. Renewed Gulf tensions pushed Brent crude to a one-month high, reviving inflation concerns and complicating the outlook for global monetary policy.

The Economic Times

US to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran; Scott Bessent bets on 'one-two punch' to cripple Iranian regime

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will impose the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, with details expected Monday, as the Trump administration seeks to intensify economic pressure on Tehran. Bessent also urged China to cooperate, citing its dependence on Gulf energy and warning against sustaining Iran’s economy.

The Economic Times

Calls for probe after UAE 'sought to kill' pro-Palestine academic in London

THE UK Government is being urged to investigate claims that a Gulf autocracy hired a mercenary to spy on and potentially kill a British academic.

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US's secret Hormuz corridor: How America kept ships and oil moving despite Iran's closure

The US military secretly helped commercial tankers navigate the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks despite Iran's closure of the strategic waterway. The operation allowed millions of barrels of oil to reach global markets each day despite the ongoing war with Iran, according to an Axios report citing two US…

The Times of India

Pentagon weighs scaling back US military presence across Persian Gulf: Report

The Pentagon is assessing options to reduce its military presence in the Persian Gulf. Extensive damage from the Iran conflict has prompted this re-evaluation of regional security. Officials are considering repositioning forces further west to minimize exposure to strikes. This potential drawdown carries significant implications for Gulf partners who rely…

The Economic Times

Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits $37.5 bn : Report

The Pentagon is weighing whether the United States should maintain a smaller military presence in the Persian Gulf after the Iran war, as per a Washington Post report. The scale of damage to American bases has forced Washington to reconsider a decades-old security posture in the region.

The Times of India

Iran warns Gulf countries against helping US

TEHRAN - Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping.

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UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran

Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels.

Euronews

'We'll bomb the s*** out of them': Why Trump is again threatening Oman amid Iran talks

US President Donald Trump has again threatened to strike Oman, accusing the Gulf nation of potentially standing in the way of an agreement with Iran, as negotiations over the future of the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled and a 60-day US-Iran interim arrangement expires without a permanent deal.

The Times of India

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Fortune

‘All trade, commercial exchanges halted’: How UAE responded to Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching two ballistic missiles towards the Gulf state, dealing a fresh blow to efforts to ease tensions between the two countries.

The Times of India

'Ready to deal with any threats': UAE vows response after Iran fires two missiles

The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday that it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the Gulf country, as tensions continued to rise across the region.

The Times of India

From a 230-year-old ally to a bombing target: How Trump is trying to wreck the US-Omani relationship

IN FOCUS: Oman was the first Gulf nation to recognise the United States. Now experts tell Maira Butt that Trump’s threats have put its relationship with the country under strain

The Independent UK

UAE Secures Global Energy Lifeline Through Strategic Logistics and Infrastructure

In times of heightened volatility in global energy markets, the importance of producing countries is not measured solely by the number of barrels they can extract, but by their logistical capacity to deliver those commodities to buyers when traditional routes face severe bottlenecks.

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Crude Prices Slightly Lower as Oil Supplies Transit Through the Persian Gulf

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) today is down -0.03 (-0.03%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is up +0.0219 (+0.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Crude prices gave up an early advance today and turned slightly lower on signs that larger-than-expected volumes of crude oil are moving out...

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US Gulf Allies Grow Fed Up With Trump Over Iran, Question Need for American Bases: 'We Are Paying the Price'

Gulf states are increasingly frustrated with the US over the Iran conflict, questioning the safety and necessity of hosting American military bases amid ongoing tensions and economic disruptions.

The Times of India

Gulf states becoming 'increasingly sceptical' of Trump's ability to secure peace deal with Iran: Report

Washington's allies in the Middle East are growing increasingly frustrated with its continued efforts to negotiate and secure a peace deal with Iran, according to a report.

The Economic Times

Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: Report

Persian Gulf allies express growing weariness with Iran peace deal negotiations. United States officials reject assessments of President Trump's diplomatic handling of Iran. The US is adopting a low-key approach towards Iran, avoiding immediate military action. Regional intermediaries are working to revive a memorandum of understanding for the Strait of…

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Huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster

Two slicks have appeared in Iranian waters, satellite imagery and video verified by Reuters show, as tit-for-tat attacks on oil tankers and other vessels by Iran and the United States spark concerns about environmental damage to the Gulf. John Amos, CEO of SkyTruth, which uses satellite imagery to detect oil…

Medical Daily

CDC Says a Tropical Bacterium Occurs Naturally in Gulf Coast Soil, and U.S. Cases Are Being Missed

CDC says the bacterium causing melioidosis occurs naturally in the Gulf Coast region, meaning Americans can be infected without traveling abroad.

Fortune

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is shut down. The Trump administration says 9 million barrels a day are still getting out

“Hefty chunk of non-Iranian crude still getting out, unlike the Iranian crude that isn’t.”

The Times of India

Australia’s feral camels were abandoned when trucks replaced them. More than a century later, their isolation is attracting Gulf breeders

Australia’s camel population is difficult to count, partly because the animals are scattered across an immense stretch of desert and semi-desert country. Estimates have placed the feral herd anywhere from about 300,000 to one million, depending on the year and the method used to survey it. Their presence is a…

Euronews

Iran claims 'trillion-dollar' pollution damage as Gulf oil spills spread

Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran's Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick that has grown to more than 2,000 square kilometres, fouling 40 kilometres of Omani coastline.

The Economic Times

Being Indian Army Agniveer far better than working in Gulf: Gorkha soldiers protest in Nepal

Former Gorkha soldiers demonstrated in Pokhara, Nepal, urging India to restart recruitment. They submitted a memorandum requesting immediate resumption of enlistment and recognition for ex-servicemen groups. The Agnipath scheme has complicated the long-standing practice of Nepali youths joining the Indian Army. This recruitment offers better prospects than overseas employment in…

The Economic Times

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Iran and the United States remain divided over ending the Gulf war permanently. Talks to revive an interim deal agreed in June have seen no progress. New attacks on shipping in the region have further dampened hopes for resolution. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway, remains a point of…

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