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Superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire sails through Strait of Hormuz

The £370 million boat left Dubai on Friday night and arrived at a marina in Oman on Sunday morning

Evening Standard · Apr 28

Tadej Pogačar the clear favourite at his first stage race of the year – Analysing the Tour de Romandie contenders

World champion will face Florian Lipowitz, Oscar Onley and Antonio Tiberi in Swiss stage race

Cycling News · Apr 27

Iran war briefing: Oil prices reach three-week high as peace talks stall

Iran and Oman have agreed to continue expert-level consultations to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and protect shared interests in the waterway, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said. The British government is scrambling to secure supplies of carbon dioxide for food producers and breweries, and is drawing…

The Independent UK · Apr 27

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Iran-US war latest: Trump considers Tehran’s latest peace proposal as Germany warns he’s being ‘humiliated’

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ‌said Trump's bottom line demands remain the same

The Independent UK · Apr 27

'Not a suitable mediator': Iran accuses Pakistan of bias towards US, says it 'went back on its word'

An Iranian MP has questioned Pakistan's impartiality as a mediator in US-Iran talks, citing Islamabad's perceived alignment with American interests. This comes as Iran's Foreign Minister visited Pakistan and Oman to advance diplomatic efforts, though US President Trump indicated Iran could initiate contact for negotiations.

The Times of India · Apr 27

Iranian foreign minister heads to Moscow for meeting with Putin after second Pakistan trip

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelled once to Oman and twice to Pakistan over the weekend, before heading to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.

Euronews · Apr 26

No Iran-US peace talks 2.0! How Pakistan's bid to mediate a breakthrough fell short

Pakistan's efforts to mediate US-Iran talks faltered as Tehran refused direct engagement, conveying demands through Islamabad. US President Trump subsequently canceled his delegation's visit, citing a lack of meaningful progress. The diplomatic deadlock persists, with Iran shifting its focus to Oman and Russia.

The Times of India · Apr 25

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Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume talks on Iran war

White House says its Middle East envoys will meet Tehran’s foreign minister in Islamabad

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Businesswoman arrested in Los Angeles over alleged Iran arms deals

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The Independent UK · Apr 20

Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government

The Guardian - US · Apr 19

Woman in US arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

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The Independent UK · Apr 19

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth year of a bloody civil war

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Who Is Shamim Mafi? Iranian-American Whose Seized Family Inheritance Prosecutors Say Led Her into an Illegal Arms Network

Shamim Mafi, an Iranian-born businesswoman, was arrested at LAX for allegedly brokering arms deals for Iran, including a $70 million drone sale to Sudan, violating international sanctions.

International Business Times UK · Apr 19

Iranian businesswoman on green card arrested at LAX for allegedly selling arms for the regime

Shamim Mafi was allegedly brokering arms deals between Tehran and the Sudanese military, which has been engaged in a civil war since 2023

The Independent UK · Apr 19

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The Times of India · Apr 19

Who is Shamim Mafi? Iranian businesswoman arrested at LA airport for allegedly trafficking arms on behalf of Tehran

A 44-year-old Iranian businesswoman with a life split between luxury travel and alleged covert deals is now at the centre of a serious US federal case.

The Times of India · Apr 14

Oman: What began as road construction reveals 3,000-year-old graves and rare Iron Age burial rituals

Construction in Oman's Al Batinah region unearthed nearly 3,000-year-old Iron Age graves, revealing a structured cemetery with skeletal remains and grave goods. The discovery offers insights into ancient burial traditions, social status, and Oman's historical role as a vital trade crossroads.

The Conversation · Apr 13

Strait of Hormuz blockade: the complex regional realities the US ignores at its peril

After the breakdown of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has now ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

The Conversation · Apr 12

Kenyans are encouraged to work abroad, but protection rights remain weak – new research

Labour migration from Kenya was oriented towards Africa, North America and Europe until the 1990s. Kenyans then started moving to the Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Most Kenyan labour migrants to the Gulf perform low-waged work, the women in domestic occupations and…

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Euronews · Apr 10

Overlooked IRGC institution holds key to Iran's Hormuz approach, expert warns

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is already faltering, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz navigation in protest against Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. A leading Iran expert indicates Tehran's Hormuz strategy could be part of a well-established strategy.

Euronews · Apr 9

Confusion reigns over Hormuz shipping reopening as Iran issues new passage conditions

Normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has not yet resumed as per the ceasefire deal, as Iran consolidates its hardline, unilateral position on lifting its blockade in apparent contradiction of the rollercoaster ceasefire deal.

The Times of India · Apr 8

Strait of Hormuz: How Trump gave Iran a weapon deadlier than any nuke

A recent conflict has shifted control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran may now charge transit fees for ships passing through. This follows a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The situation signals a significant change in regional maritime control. Global oil trade routes are impacted by these developments.

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with Iran: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Iran wants to keep charging commercial ships to pass through the waterway - a move that could be in breach international law but could reportedly rake in millions of dollars

We Got This Covered · Apr 8

‘The biggest strategic defeat suffered by the US’: TACO Trump backs down, Iran in better position than before war

"How is this not the most humiliating military failure in US history?"

The Independent UK · Apr 8

How Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to agreeing a two-week ceasefire

The president made a dramatic U-turn in his stance on the war

Newslaundry · Apr 4

God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India

With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the…

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