Iran says Israel pushing US towards renewed war as Gulf tensions mount
UAE and Saudi defense ministers meet; Oil prices fall after sanctions waiver; Tanker catches fire after Hormuz mine; Houthis report...
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UAE has agent control tower for better oversight, audit of AI agents: Al Olama
Speaking at a session titled "Trust Test for Agentic AI" at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of Global Future...
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Bapco Energies declares force majeure on operations
Manama, Bahrain --- Bapco Energies BSC (Closed), Bahrain’s integrated energy company, announced force majeure on its group operations on Monday....
- The company said the move follows the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East and a recent attack on its refinery complex.
- Bapco Energies said all local market needs remain fully secured through proactive plans to ensure the continuity of supplies and meet domestic demand without disruption.
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US assets outperform as geopolitical shock reshapes markets
The dollar still functions as the world’s primary safe haven, and in moments of acute geopolitical uncertainty, capital flows toward...
- Before hostilities erupted, global positioning had leaned heavily toward non-US outperformance
- Emerging markets, Europe and parts of Asia had been enjoying one of their strongest relative runs against US assets in years
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OpenAI faces backlash over Pentagon AI deal
OpenAI is facing online backlash after signing a deal with the United States Department of Defense to deploy its AI...
- The controversy has also boosted rival AI platform Claude, developed by Anthropic, which recently overtook ChatGPT as the top AI app
- Critics warn that the Pentagon partnership could allow AI technology to be used for surveillance or military purposes
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Riyadh Emerges as Escape Hub for Super-Rich Fleeing UAE After Iran Strikes
With airspace across parts of the Middle East locked down and thousands of flights cancelled or delayed, King Khalid International...
- According to reports, billionaires and senior executives have been leaving Dubai and Abu Dhabi after Iranian drones and missiles targeted multiple locations
- With airspace across parts of the Middle East locked down and thousands of flights cancelled, King Khalid International Airport remains one of the few hubs still operating
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UK withdraws Tehran embassy staff as Trump weighs Iran strikes; JD Vance says “no chance” of long war
Reports suggest some of Trump’s advisers would prefer Israel to initiate any strike, calculating that American public opinion would be...
- The UK government confirmed it had taken “the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw UK staff from Iran,” adding that its embassy would continue to operate remotely
- At the same time, the US has asked non-emergency staff and family members at its embassy in Jerusalem to leave Israel, reflecting broader fears of regional escalation
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From Wall Street to Cairo: Face-to-face dialogue defines global leadership
True global leadership is forged through sustained, face-to-face dialogue, cross-cultural immersion, and relationships that transcend digital convenience and headline-driven narratives.
- The East-West Art of Dialogue Fellowship bridges American and Egyptian emerging leaders
- Face-to-face dialogue remains central to building durable global leadership networks
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Iran, US hold indirect nuclear talks in Geneva amid rising military tensions
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei described the negotiations as “very intensive” and said there were “constructive proposals” concerning both...
- The talks are being mediated by Badr al-Busaidi, the foreign minister of Oman, which has long acted as a channel between Tehran and Washington
- At the same time, the U.S. has deployed additional warships and aircraft to the region, raising fears of possible military escalation if diplomacy fails
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India to US: 8 nations issue Middle East travel advisories amid Iran tensions
Several governments have urged their citizens to leave Iran immediately, while others are pulling non-essential embassy personnel from sensitive locations,...
- Several governments have urged their citizens to leave Iran immediately, while others are pulling non-essential embassy personnel from sensitive locations, citing security concerns
- The advisories reflect growing concern over regional instability, with governments seeking to safeguard their nationals as geopolitical tensions intensify
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Middle East tensions rise as Iran eyes Chinese anti-ship missiles amid Trump warning
Negotiations between Tehran and Beijing began at least two years ago but gained momentum after a 12-day conflict between Israel...
- The proposed agreement centres on the Chinese-made CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, which reportedly have a range of around 290 kilometres
- Designed to fly low and fast to evade shipborne defence systems, the missiles could substantially enhance Iran’s maritime strike capabilities
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US-Iran talks set for Geneva amid military buildup
The renewed diplomacy comes as Washington has deployed two aircraft carriers, additional jets and ships, and reinforced air defenses across...
- A previous diplomatic effort was derailed last year by Israeli air strikes on Iran, triggering a 12-day conflict in June that briefly drew in US forces targeting Iranian facilities
- The security situation has led several countries — including Sweden, Serbia, Poland and Australia — to urge their citizens to leave Iran.
Iran says Israel pushing US towards renewed war as Gulf tensions mount
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Iran targets Jordan, Bahrain after US carries out second wave of strikes
Iranian military spokesman Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari said the attacks would continue until the United States “regrets its crimes”, warning that...
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Iran war puts fresh pressure on oil flows, shipping as Tehran asks UN to intervene
Renewed US-Iran hostilities are disrupting energy flows, restricting Strait of Hormuz shipping and intensifying economic pressure as Tehran warns against...
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Iran strikes US bases in Jordan, UAE after attack on Larak Island
Tehran says its attacks avenged deaths of IRGC personnel and civilians in the US strike on Larak Island. Jordan intercepted...
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Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite transit agreement with Oman
US president Donald Trump, meanwhile, says that all mines have been cleared from the waterway's international waters and that Tehran...
- Shipping data shows traffic through the Strait of Hormuz held steady at five commodity vessels on Tuesday, well below average.
- On Monday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sweeping economic pressure campaign against Iran.
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Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite transit agreement with Oman
US president Donald Trump, meanwhile, says that all mines have been cleared from the waterway's international waters and that Tehran...
- Shipping data shows traffic through the Strait of Hormuz held steady at five commodity vessels on Tuesday, well below average.
- On Monday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sweeping economic pressure campaign against Iran.
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Iran dismisses new US sanctions threat as ‘same movie’ amid escalating economic war
Araghchi’s comments came as Washington signalled that its next round of measures would go beyond targeting Iran itself, potentially placing...
- Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei warns Tehran could halt Gulf oil exports, calling countries supporting US sanctions hostile to Iran.
- Oman’s foreign minister will visit Tehran as both sides seek dialogue over regional stability and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.