Richard Muir obituary Other lives: Diplomat who did much to nurture friendly relations between Britain and Oman The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024
Mexico's Marines Detain Alleged Leader Of Gulf Drug Cartel Mexico's Navy Department issued a statement, saying the marines detained "one of the key leaders of one of the most powerful criminal organizations in Tamaulipas." Latin Times · Jan 19, 2024
Kerala sets a model by reintegrating Gulf returnees into society Kerala government's rehabilitation project for Gulf returnees benefits 7,000 people, promoting self-employment ventures with financial support. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Rafael Nadal named ambassador for Saudi Tennis Federation NEW DELHI: Spanish tennis icon Rafael Nadal has been appointed as the ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, marking a significant move by the Gulf kingdom to enhance its presence in the professional tennis circuit. The Times of India · Jan 16, 2024
Yemen Strikes Unlikely To End Huthi Threat To Shipping Recent strikes against Yemen's Huthis are unlikely to end the threat they pose to international shipping, with the Iran-backed rebels having already survived years of heavy aerial bombardment by Gulf states. International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024
Iran seizes US oil tanker, escalates tensions in the region Read about the escalating tensions in the Gulf of Oman as Iran seizes a U.S. oil tanker and fires an anti-ship missile, prompting investigations and calls ... Top News · Jan 11, 2024
Iran seizes oil tanker with links to US in Gulf of Oman Taking of vessel relates to dispute over sanctioned oil but will worsen tensions over marine navigation in Middle East The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
OPINION - The Houthis threaten the world's shipping, but the Royal Navy is falling apart At the weekend the frigate HMS Richmond left Devonport to join HMS Diamond in the task force protecting international shipping from attacks by Houthi militias. The Royal Navy now has ships and forces on operations from the Baltic to the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, the Gulf and beyond. Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024
Blinken opens latest urgent Mideast tour in Turkey as fears grow that Gaza war may engulf region U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has kicked off his latest urgent Middle East diplomatic mission in Turkey as fears mount that Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza may explode into a broader conflict The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2024
‘They carry dreams’: Brown boxes of love, sent from the Gulf to India Kerala migrant workers send cherished gifts – Tiger Balm, Axe Oil, Imperial bar soap – and connect with their families. Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2024
US braces for snow and heavy rain as major storm predicted for weekend New England could see snow while heavy rainfall along the Gulf coast and snowfall and rain in the Rockies are predicted The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2024
Wealthy foreigners target new builds in luxury London home buying spree The growth was driven by purchases by buyers from the Gulf, the USA and China Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2024
Bob Menendez faces fresh corruption allegations involving Qatar Democratic senator offered gifts in return for making positive comments about Gulf state, superseding indictment says The Guardian - US · Jan 2, 2024
Nepali youth joining Russian frontline underlines the desperate job situation Nepali youths risking their lives to fight in Russian forces due to lack of jobs at home, as remittance sent by foreign employment has lifted people out of poverty. The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023 Shipping company evinces interest in Gulf cruise ship service Giving wings to the dream of expatriates for a passenger ship from the Gulf countries to Kerala, Sai International, a prominent shipping service company, has evinced interest in providing ship services in the UAE - Kerala sector.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023 Oil companies offer $382M for offshore drilling rights in last sale before 2025 Oil companies have offered $382 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico after courts rejected the Biden administration’s plans to scale back the sale to protect an endangered whale species
AAP · Dec 16, 2023 Queensland facing days of life-threatening flash floods Cairns is experiencing "life-threatening" flash-flooding due to ex-cyclone Jasper, while a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.
The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023 A time-honoured connect that will help bridge the Gulf Oman is a crucial pillar of India’s West Asia policy, with their multi-faceted engagement taking on a more strategic shape in recent decades
The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023 State to float tender to operate ship service to Gulf Find companies interested in operating ship services on the UAE-Kerala sector with NoRKA Roots & KMB's global tender.
International Business Times · Dec 14, 2023 Climate Deal Won't Have Immediate Impact On Gulf Oil An agreement to "transition away" from fossil fuels may be a landmark moment but don't expect quick changes among the major producers of the Gulf, where the deal was hammered out.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023 Gulf states press for two-state roadmap after UN vote on Israel-Gaza war UAE and Qatar say they will not again fund Gaza reconstruction without Israeli concession, as US isolation grows
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 Decoding Putin’s dramatic visit to the Gulf Vladimir Putin's whirlwind tour to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, followed by Raisi's visit to Moscow, signals Russia's commitment to regional stability and a multipolar world order, with China and Russia as guarantors.
LiveScience · Dec 11, 2023 Hammerhead sharks are vanishing from their mountain homes in the Gulf of California, divers say Scalloped hammerhead sharks used to seek refuge at two Mexican seamounts, but it appears fishing has killed them off.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023 ‘A tough neighbourhood’: how Gulf scientists are reaching across political divides to help coral reefs ‘Peace parks’ that establish protected areas across borders are one idea from those working to protect marine ecosystems in a region rife with geopolitical sensitivities
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023 Drought vs deluge: Florida's unusual rainfall totals either too little or too much on each coast In Florida, this year has been a tale of two states as far as rainfall totals, with the southeast coast deluged by sometimes-record rainfall and much of the Gulf coast facing a major precipitation deficit