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NewsDesk MC April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 economic analysis, Economic crisis, economic sanctions, energy markets, geopolitical risk, global oil supply, Gulf region, inflation surge, international trade, iran economy, iran trade deficit, maritime security, Middle East conflict, oil exports, rial depreciation, sanctions impact, Strait of Hormuz, supply chains, trade disruption, us naval blockade, war impact

Hormuz Blockade Pushes Iran’s Economy Toward Breaking Point

London — Iran’s war-strained economy is facing mounting pressure under a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, raising

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Shipping trickle resumes as Hormuz transit tops 20 vessels amid tensions

Singapore— More than 20 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the highest daily traffic since March 1, data

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NewsDesk MC April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 ceasefire, donald trump, economic impact India, energy markets, geopolitical tensions, global oil supply, global trade, Gulf region, international cooperation, Iran conflict, Israel Iran war, Keir Starmer, Liquefied Natural Gas, maritime security, Mark Rutte, military operations, nato, naval strategy, oil prices, sanctions, shipping disruption, Strait of Hormuz, united kingdom, US allies, US foreign policy

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz to Reopen Soon as Global Energy Disruption Persists

Washington— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States expects to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “fairly

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NewsDesk MC April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 ceasefire, coalition forces, defense alliance, Diplomacy, donald trump, economic impact, energy security, Geopolitics, global security, Gulf region, International Relations, iran, israel, Keir Starmer, lebanon, maritime trade, middle east, military strategy, nato, oil markets, Strait of Hormuz, transatlantic relations, united kingdom, united states

Starmer Defends NATO as Strategic Pillar for U.S. Amid Gulf Tensions

Doha— British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that NATO remains firmly in the strategic interests of the United

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NewsDesk MC April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Abbas Araghchi, bilateral relations, ceasefire, conflict, crisis diplomacy, de escalation, Diplomacy, faisal bin farhan, foreign ministers, Geopolitics, Gulf region, International Relations, iran, middle east, negotiations, peace efforts, regional tensions, saudi arabia, security, strategic dialogue, war

Saudi, Iranian Foreign Ministers Hold First Call Since War Began

Riyadh— Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on

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NewsDesk MC April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Anwar Gargash, Arab states, arab world, ceasefire agreement, Conflict Resolution, diplomacy efforts, Geopolitics, Gulf region, International Relations, Middle East Diplomacy, oman, Oman mediation, peace talks, political statements, regional security, regional stability, saudi arabia, Saudi Foreign Policy, security dialogue, strategic gains, UAE policy, united arab emirates, US Iran ceasefire, Washington Tehran relations

Arab States Urge Lasting Peace After US-Iran Truce, UAE Declares Strategic Gains

Dubai— Arab governments on Wednesday called for renewed diplomatic efforts following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran,

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NewsDesk MC April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 bunker fuel, ceasefire, container shipping, fuel costs, geopolitical risk, global trade, Gulf region, iran, Jeddah port, Khor Fakkan, logistics, Maersk, maritime security, oman, risk assessment, Salalah port, saudi arabia, shipping, shipping disruption, Sohar port, Strait of Hormuz, supply chains, trade routes, uae, united states

Maersk Holds Back on Hormuz Shipping Despite Ceasefire Openings

Copenhagen — Shipping giant Maersk said on Wednesday that a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran may create

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NewsDesk MC April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 ceasefire, Diplomacy, donald trump, economic impact, energy security, geopolitical risk, global economy, global trade, Gulf region, International Relations, iran, Israel Iran conflict, Keir Starmer, marco rubio, maritime routes, Middle East tensions, multinational talks, oil markets, shipping lanes, Strait of Hormuz, UK foreign policy, united kingdom, united states, Yvette Cooper

Starmer Heads to Gulf to Secure Hormuz Reopening After Ceasefire

London— British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with regional leaders aimed

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NewsDesk MC April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Diplomacy, donald trump, energy security, Geopolitics, global economy, global oil supply, Gulf region, Iran foreign policy, Iran Israel conflict, Iran US tensions, Kharg Island, maritime trade, Middle East conflict, military escalation, oil markets, Pakistan mediation, petrochemical industry, regional security, sanctions, saudi arabia, Strait of Hormuz, strategic waterways, US foreign policy, war risk

Iran Rejects U.S. Deadline on Strait of Hormuz as Trump Escalates Threats

“A whole civilization will die tonight… I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” Iran has rejected a

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NewsDesk MC April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 air strikes, desalination plant, drone attack, emergency response, energy infrastructure, energy security, Gulf region, infrastructure damage, Iran conflict, kuwait, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Middle East war, Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, missile defense, oil refinery, oil supply, regional tensions, strategic assets, utilities

Drones Strike Kuwait Refinery as Regional Attacks Escalate

Kuwait City — Drones struck the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery early on Friday, igniting fires at operational units,

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