- The United States on Friday announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting people and companies in China, Hong Kong, Belarus,...
The sanctions come as tensions continue to rise in the Persian Gulf amid ongoing clashes between Washington and Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz
The measures are aimed at disrupting Iran’s military industrial supply chain and restricting its access to materials required to build drones and missiles
- The AI and Cyber: Empowering Defenders report, developed in collaboration with KPMG, highlights measurable gains in cost reduction, response speed...
Some 94% of cyber leaders identify AI as a defining force and 77% of organisations already use it in their cyber operations.
The report emphasises that AI’s value in cybersecurity lies in augmenting human expertise, accelerating decisions and strengthening resilience.
- The airline said it now operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with more than 1,300 weekly flights, representing about...
Even during reduced operations, Emirates carried 4.7 million passengers, underscoring resilient travel demand despite widespread disruption to regional air routes.
The recovery follows a significant disruption triggered by the recent Iran-related conflict, which led to widespread airspace restrictions across parts of the Gulf and West Asia.
- Mohammad Jafar Asadi's remarks came after Trump's assertion that he was dissatisfied with Iran’s latest offer, delivered through Pakistani mediators....
Iranian lawmakers are considering legislation that would direct 30% of Hormuz transit tolls toward military infrastructure, with the remainder allocated to economic development.
NATO said it is seeking clarification from Washington after the Pentagon announced plans to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months.
- US President Donald Trump has told Congress that he does not need authorisation for military action against Iran, arguing that...
Trump argued that there had “been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7,” and that hostilities “have terminated.
Hours later, Trump appeared to contradict his position, stating: “You know we’re in a war,” adding, “Because I think you would agree we cannot let lunatics have a nuclear weapon'
- Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a strong statement asserting that the United States should have no role...
The statement, released on Iran’s National Day of the Persian Gulf, also reaffirmed Iran’s determination to retain its nuclear capabilities
“By the will and power of God, the bright future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America,” the statement said
- The Pentagon has estimated that the ongoing Iran war has cost the United States $25 billion and claimed 14 American...
Testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, Hegseth sharply criticised lawmakers from both parties who questioned the conflict
“The biggest challenge, the biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless, feckless and defeatist words of congressional Democrats and some Republicans.”
- The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. officials said President Donald Trump had instructed aides to prepare for a sustained...
European gas prices surged over 5% as fears mounted over prolonged disruption to Iranian exports and shipping.
TotalEnergies delayed restarting Middle East output, while Europe moved to shield industries from spiralling energy costs.
- The decision marks one of the most significant ruptures in the producer group's recent history. Long viewed as one of...
UAE Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said the decision followed a careful review of current and future energy policies.
For years, the UAE has invested heavily in expanding its oil production capacity, seeking to raise output to around 5 million barrels per day by 2027.
- Eight technology domains, including AI, robotics, engineering biology and advanced materials are no longer advancing in isolation.
The United States alone could face a shortfall of between 10,100 and 19,900 surgeons by 2036.
Organizations are urged to assess where bottlenecks sit in their value chains, determine which technology combinations could shift those constraints.




















