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NewsDesk MC May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 civilian infrastructure, crude oil supply, drone strike, energy infrastructure, energy security, foreign ministry, Fujairah, geopolitical risk, global oil market, Gulf tensions, india, Indian nationals, international law, iran, maritime navigation, Middle East conflict, oil imports, Randhir Jaiswal, Russian crude, shipping disruption, Strait of Hormuz, strategic chokepoint, supply chain, uae

India Decries Fujairah Drone Strike, Presses for Unhindered Hormuz Transit

New Delhi — India on Tuesday condemned a drone strike on an energy facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, that

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Israeli Court Prolongs Detention of Gaza Flotilla Activists Amid Abuse Claims

Ashkelon — An Israeli court on Tuesday extended the detention of two foreign activists detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla until

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Israeli Strikes Kill Two in Gaza as Ceasefire Strains Persist

Gaza — Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians and wounded several others in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health

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U.S. Intelligence Sees Limited Fresh Setback to Iran Nuclear Timeline

Washington — U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that recent military action has not significantly altered the time Iran would need to

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Lebanon Speaker Rejects Israel Talks Without War Halt

Beirut— Nabih Berri said on Monday there would be no negotiations with Israel unless fighting in southern Lebanon stops, underscoring

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Iran Executes Three Over January Protest Involvement, State Media Report

Dubai— Iran has executed three men linked to nationwide anti-government protests in January, according to reports carried by local media

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Gaza Death Toll Rises to 72,610 as Conflict Casualties Mount

Cairo — The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,610 since the outbreak of war between Hamas

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Iran Threatens US Forces Over Hormuz Escort Plan as Tensions Escalate

Tehran— Iran warned on Monday it would target U.S. forces entering the Strait of Hormuz, after Donald Trump announced a

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Iran Executes Man Convicted Over Killing During Anti-Government Protests

Tehran- Iran on Sunday executed a man convicted of involvement in the killing of a security forces volunteer during anti-government

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Israel Clears Multi-Billion Dollar Deal for New F-35 and F-15I Fighter Jets

Jerusalem-Israel has given final approval for the purchase of two new combat squadrons of U.S.-made F-35 and F-15IA fighter aircraft