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Second Ship Targeted in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Maritime Tensions Intensify

Dubai — A second commercial vessel came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the British military said,

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U.S. Extends A-10 “Warthog” Service Life to 2030 Amid Iran Conflict

Washington — The U.S. Air Force will extend the operational life of its A-10 “Warthog” attack aircraft to 2030, Air

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Global push to quit fossil fuels gains urgency amid energy shock

Paris— More than 50 countries will convene in Colombia on April 28–29 for the first international conference dedicated to phasing

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Oil spikes, stocks retreat as Hormuz closure rattles markets

London — Oil prices surged while global equity futures slipped and the U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday after renewed tensions

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Bahrain deploys wage support to shield jobs amid Iran war shock

London— Bahrain is using its unemployment insurance system to pay private-sector wages for April as the economic fallout from the

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Saudi, Regional Ministers Convene as Momentum Builds for Middle East Peace Deal

Riyadh— Faisal bin Farhan joined a four-way ministerial meeting in Antalya with counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye to discuss

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U.S. Senate rebuffs bid to block Israel arms sales amid Democratic split

Washington— The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected two resolutions seeking to halt arms sales to Israel, though more than three

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IEA Warns April Could Test Energy Markets as Iran Conflict Disrupts Supply Flows

Washington — The head of the International Energy Agency warned on Monday that April is likely to be more challenging

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Vance Says Iran Must Act as U.S. Holds Firm on Nuclear Red Lines

Washington— U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington has laid out its conditions for ending the conflict with Iran and

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Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Begin Hormuz Blockade After Talks Collapse

Washington — Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade of the Strait of

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