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Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say

Pakistan is exploring ways to revive stalled US-Iran talks following a push by China, with exploratory discussions held during Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni's visit to Islamabad. While Pakistan is seeking to mediate amid rising regional tensions, officials say a halt in attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states…

The Economic Times

Hurricane Fausto strengthens into a Category 2 storm ahead of Hawaii approach

Fausto has been churning in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Bertha moved along the Gulf Coast

The Independent UK

US strikes Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea shipping

US missiles struck targets across Iran after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers escalated regional conflict. Iranian forces retaliated by firing at US bases in neighboring Arab countries. The Houthi attacks pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel, impacting global markets. Shipping insurance costs doubled, and several tankers diverted their routes.…

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An offer they can't refuse: Don's protection racket in the Middle East & Europe

Donald Trump's approach to international security resembles a protection racket, insisting that allies contribute more for American military support and armament. This transactional style echoes his history in real estate. Countries in the Gulf and Nato are responding to pressure for increased defense expenditures, turning their anxiety into financial gain…

The Times of India

Global Market: Stagflation fears return as Gulf conflict, higher energy prices cloud global outlook

Renewed conflict in the Gulf has revived stagflation fears as oil prices near $100 a barrel, inflation risks resurface and markets price in further interest rate hikes amid escalating geopolitical and trade tensions.

The Economic Times

1,500 ships trapped in Gulf of Hormuz are quietly multiplying an underwater army that could unleash World's biggest bioinvasion event

Gulf of Hormuz underwater army: Nearly fifteen hundred ships stuck in the Persian Gulf after fighting closed the Strait of Hormuz. These idle vessels are now becoming breeding grounds for marine invasive species, whose build-up of organisms on ship hulls increases fuel consumption significantly. Scientists urge stricter rules to prevent…

The Economic Times

Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy

Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back,…

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How the Bab al-Mandab blockade threat helped push oil back above $100

Escalating Houthi warnings to ships carrying Saudi crude through the strait lead to fears of further price surge

The Guardian - UK

Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soon

Brent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb — at the same time. While markets were already grappling with disruptions in Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict, fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers…

The Economic Times

New threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen Iran war, put another trade chokepoint at risk

Houthi rebels threaten to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, impacting global trade routes. They recently attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This action escalates tensions and risks wider regional conflict. The vital strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Disruption here could significantly impact…

The Economic Times

Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role

US intelligence analysts are investigating Russian involvement in recent Iranian drone attacks. These strikes targeted sensitive CIA facilities in the Gulf region. Analysts suspect Russia provided targeting data and advanced drone technology. This potential Russian support for Iran is a significant concern for US operations. The investigation follows earlier reports…

The Economic Times

US Probes Whether Russia Helped Iran Target CIA Facilities With Advanced Drone Technology: Report

U.S. intelligence is reportedly investigating whether Russia provided Iran with targeting intelligence or advanced drone technology following Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf.

Benzinga

Gulf oil producers race to build alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz as oil hits $100

Gulf oil producers are spending billions of dollars on pipelines designed to route crude around the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran's grip on the waterway drags on causing oil prices to hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May.

Euronews

The European country whose state oil company has been one of the biggest winners of Iran war

Equinor has nearly doubled its quarterly profits as the US-Israeli war against Iran has choked off supplies from the Gulf

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Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz

Bangkok Post

US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation.

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana with 45 mph winds

Authorities issued a tropical storm warning stretching from Alabama to Louisiana

France 24

US announces landmark deal allowing Saudis to enrich nuclear fuel

The United States on Wednesday signed a landmark civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, pressing ahead with closer strategic ties despite the war with Iran. Washington said the deal includes strict non-proliferation safeguards as regional tensions continue to escalate.

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The Independent UK

Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast

Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast distributed sandbags and closed beaches before Tropical Storm Bertha brings flooding and wind from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana

The Times of India

Dubai's Palm Jumeirah is so massive it remains visible from space more than two decades after it was built

From the ground, Dubai's Palm Jumeirah is an impressive luxury destination lined with hotels, villas and beaches. But from hundreds of kilometres above Earth, it reveals its true scale. The palm tree-shaped artificial island, built entirely through land reclamation, is one of the few human-made structures that is instantly recognisable…

Euronews

Trump says US has no interest in Iran talks as cost of war increases

The US entered its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expanded its offensive against Gulf states. Meanwhile, Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts in hopes of salvaging the interim deal between the two.

France 24

Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens

President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplomatic contacts through mediators.

Bangkok Post

Donald Trump and the Persian threshold of pain

It would be so easy for Donald Trump to escape from the trap he has built for himself in the Persian Gulf. Just declare a victory and leave.

The Conversation

Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is on something of a diplomatic roll at the moment. Having concluded a weeklong visit to the United States on July 19, 2026, during which he charmed President Donald Trump, al-Zaidi is now expected to head to Tehran to do the same with Iran’s new…

Fortune

Money talks: As the Iran war continues, Hormuz tolls gain traction

With missiles replacing merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, activity in the world's most critical energy corridor is grinding to a halt—and a controversial proposal to charge for safe passage is gaining traction.

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