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Oil Price Today (May 18): Crude oil above $110 again as Iran war tensions deepen. Where is liquid gold headed?

Oil prices climbed on Monday. Hopes for peace with Iran dimmed after an attack on a UAE nuclear plant. President Trump is reviewing military actions. Drone attacks on the UAE and Saudi Arabia increased fears of wider conflict. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key concern for global oil and…

The Economic Times

Oil touches 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant

Oil prices are rising as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate. An attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates has heightened concerns. U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly set to discuss military actions against Iran. This follows recent drone attacks on the UAE and Saudi…

The Economic Times

UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

A drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace, amid rising tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict. UAE officials called the attack a dangerous escalation and said they were investigating the…

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Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff

Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty join opposition to proposals to run courses for defence ministry

The Guardian - UK

How the Mideast war brought UAE, Israel closer together

After facing barrages of Iranian missiles that threatened its economic future, the UAE has moved closer to Israel, widening a split with ally-turned-rival Saudi Arabia and placing it in defiant opposition to Tehran. But its closer cooperation with Israel risks further antagonising Iran, which the UAE views as its biggest…

The Economic Times

Not Our War: Behind closed doors, UAE urged Gulf action against Iran, Saudis refused - report

The UAE sought a joint military response from Gulf nations against Iran after Tehran's attacks, but Saudi Arabia and Qatar refused, citing it as "not their war." This disagreement strained UAE ties with its neighbors and contributed to Abu Dhabi's growing frustration with regional partners.

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia Floats Non-Aggression Pact With Iran After Regional War

Saudi Arabia has discussed a possible non-aggression pact between Middle Eastern states and Iran, an effort to contain regional tensions after the U.S.-Israel war with Tehran and prevent a weakened Iran from becoming more unpredictable, according to diplomats cited by the Financial Times.

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Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months

The Independent UK

Cambridge University’s proposed Saudi deal endangers academic freedom

Letters: Academic freedom would be compromised by a planned deal between Cambridge University and Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry, warns Jemimah Steinfeld

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry India

Pakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that reduces reliance on external powers. If it takes shape, it could reshape West Asian security dynamics and add fresh strategic concerns for India, particularly due to Pakistan’s central…

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia's Oil Production Drops Over 40% To Lowest Level In More Than Three Decades: Report

Saudi Arabia informed OPEC that its production of oil dropped more than 40% to its lowest level since 1990, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Saudi Arabia’s PIF takes on 2026 World Cup role just weeks after announcing LIV Golf funding cut

The announcement comes just weeks after Saudi Arabia’s PIF confirmed it was cutting LIV Golf funding

The Independent UK

Soccer: PIF named 2026 World Cup official tournament supporter as Saudi steps up football ambitions

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is now an official supporter for the 2026 World Cup in North America and Asia. This move strengthens the country's connection with global football. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. The partnership supports various football initiatives worldwide. This includes grassroots programs and youth…

The Economic Times

How severe has the economic impact of the Iran war been for the Gulf states?

The US and Israel’s war on Iran has cast a long shadow over the Gulf. It has placed many of the economies that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional grouping – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia – under substantial strain.

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Sports Illustrated

Saudi Arabia 2026 World Cup Preview: Changing the Formula With More History in Mind

Saudi Arabia beat Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, one of only two wins across its past five appearances at the tournament.

The Guardian - UK

Wife of Briton pleads for Saudi Arabia to release him from ‘arbitrary detention’

Ahmed al-Doush’s health said to be in sharp decline since his arrest in 2024 in relation to social media posts

We Got This Covered

The UAE was just reported to have struck Iran secretly. Now a second country has been revealed to have done the same thing

They reportedly tried to de-escalate before taking the step.

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia expands mobility services for elderly, disabled Hajj pilgrims in Medina

Saudi Arabia is boosting accessibility for elderly and disabled pilgrims at the Prophet's Mosque for the 2026 Hajj. New services include electric wheelchairs and dedicated routes. Entrances, pathways, and elevators are adapted. Digital guidance tools and multilingual support are also introduced. These measures aim for safer and easier movement during…

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The Times of India

Saudi Arabia launched secret retaliatory airstrikes on Iran during regional war: Report

Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.

PC Gamer

Protesters 'raid' EA to oppose Saudi Arabia acquisition

A small group of people from the Players Alliance HQ attempted to deliver a petition against the takeover containing more than 70,000 signatures.

Latin Times

Former Barcelona Star and Shakira's Ex Gerard Piqué Fined More Than $200,000 For Insider Trading

Since retiring from professional soccer, Piqué has been linked to several controversies involving both his personal life and business dealings. Last year, he appeared before a judge as part of an investigation into alleged illegal payments tied to the relocation of Spain's Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.

The Guardian - UK

UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war

If current precarious ceasefire between US and Iran ends, Emirates are more likely to be targeted by Tehran

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy claims he knew LIV was in trouble and breakaway tour was always a ‘risk’

Rory McIlroy said he heard rumblings of impending trouble for LIV Golf weeks before Saudi Arabia’s PIF confirmed it would withdraw funding for the circuit

Motorsport

Can F1 save its races in Bahrain and Jeddah? Here’s how every option could play out

The forced postponement of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia leaves F1 with a complex scheduling puzzle, which also weighs heavily on the teams – here's what rearranging the events means for the series

Autosport

Why Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may still host a grand prix in F1 2026

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