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Iran Made Preparations To Mine Strait Of Hormuz: US sources
The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israel's strikes on sites across Iran.
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Qatar Says Will Take 'Diplomatic And Legal' Action Against Iran After Attack On US Base
Qatar's prime minister said Tuesday Doha will pursue "diplomatic and legal measures" against Tehran following an Iranian attack on the US Al Udeid base hosted in the Gulf state.
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Shipping Industry In Middle East On High Alert After US Strikes On Iran
Yemen's Houthi rebel group issued fresh threats against American commercial and naval ships.
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"Prepare For Attack, Best Regards": Iran-Backed Houthis Issue E-Mail Warning To Ships
On a warm spring night in Athens, shortly before midnight, a senior executive at a Greek shipping company noticed an unusual email had landed in his personal inbox.
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Gulf States Pledge $100 Million In 'Urgent' Aid For Gaza As War Intensifies
The Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday announced $100 million in emergency aid for the Gaza Strip, as Israel bombards targets in the enclave during its war against Hamas militants.
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Over 140 Million In Gulf Countries Face Food Crisis: IMF
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, said on Monday that 48 countries are exposed to the global food crisis, and half of them are vulnerable.
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Ukraine Crisis: Russians Liquidating Crypto in the UAE as They Seek Safe Havens
Crypto firms in the UAE are being deluged with requests to liquidate billions of dollars of virtual currency as Russians seek a safe haven for their fortunes, company executives and financial sources said.
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US or Russia? Ukraine Crisis Poses Dilemma For Wealthy Gulf
As the world rushed to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the wealthy Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have largely kept quiet.
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China's New Challenge Amid "Responsible" Kazakhstan Unrest: Energy Crisis
Foreign ministers from oil-rich Gulf states arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit as turmoil in neighbouring Kazakhstan raises concerns about China's energy security.
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Saudi Arabia Bans Lebanese Imports, Expels Ambassador Over War Comment
Financially crippled Lebanon finds itself in a new tug-of-war between regional kingpins Saudi Arabia and Iran after Riyadh and other wealthy Gulf states expelled the Lebanese envoy, analysts say.
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In Rare Crisis Measure, US Mobilizes Commercial Airlines For Afghan Evacuation
The dramatic evacuation of people fleeing Afghanistan will involve a US military-civilian alliance that dates back to 1951 but which has been activated only twice before: in 1990-1991 during the Gulf War and in 2003 during the invasion of Iraq.
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Faced "Grave Threat" Due To Qatar's Support For Terrorism, Extremism: UAE
The United Arab Emirates accused Qatar on Monday of backing "terrorism and extremism" as the three-year-old Gulf diplomatic crisis returned to the UN's top court.
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India To Launch World's Largest Evacuation On Thursday: 10-Point Guide
Hundreds of thousands of Indians stranded abroad because of the coronavirus crisis will be brought back by air and by sea from Thursday in the world's largest evacuation mission. More than 3 lakh Indians have requested a flight home. Those taking the special flights will be charged around Rs 50,000 from Europe and Rs 1 lakh from the US. Naval warsh...
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2.76 Lakh Expats Sign Up To Return To Kerala Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Kerala is gearing up for the return of expats from foreign countries, especially the Gulf region, amidst the coronavirus global pandemic.
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Sick, Stranded And Broke: COVID-19 Crisis Hits Gulf's Migrant Workers
When all nine men in his dormitory caught coronavirus, 27-year-old Nurudhin was bused to a remote quarantine camp -- becoming one of many migrant workers Gulf states are struggling to accomodate adequately.
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Iran Made Preparations To Mine Strait Of Hormuz: US sources
The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israel's strikes on sites across Iran.
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Qatar Says Will Take 'Diplomatic And Legal' Action Against Iran After Attack On US Base
Qatar's prime minister said Tuesday Doha will pursue "diplomatic and legal measures" against Tehran following an Iranian attack on the US Al Udeid base hosted in the Gulf state.
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Shipping Industry In Middle East On High Alert After US Strikes On Iran
Yemen's Houthi rebel group issued fresh threats against American commercial and naval ships.
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"Prepare For Attack, Best Regards": Iran-Backed Houthis Issue E-Mail Warning To Ships
On a warm spring night in Athens, shortly before midnight, a senior executive at a Greek shipping company noticed an unusual email had landed in his personal inbox.
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Gulf States Pledge $100 Million In 'Urgent' Aid For Gaza As War Intensifies
The Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday announced $100 million in emergency aid for the Gaza Strip, as Israel bombards targets in the enclave during its war against Hamas militants.
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Over 140 Million In Gulf Countries Face Food Crisis: IMF
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, said on Monday that 48 countries are exposed to the global food crisis, and half of them are vulnerable.
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Ukraine Crisis: Russians Liquidating Crypto in the UAE as They Seek Safe Havens
Crypto firms in the UAE are being deluged with requests to liquidate billions of dollars of virtual currency as Russians seek a safe haven for their fortunes, company executives and financial sources said.
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US or Russia? Ukraine Crisis Poses Dilemma For Wealthy Gulf
As the world rushed to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the wealthy Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have largely kept quiet.
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China's New Challenge Amid "Responsible" Kazakhstan Unrest: Energy Crisis
Foreign ministers from oil-rich Gulf states arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit as turmoil in neighbouring Kazakhstan raises concerns about China's energy security.
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Saudi Arabia Bans Lebanese Imports, Expels Ambassador Over War Comment
Financially crippled Lebanon finds itself in a new tug-of-war between regional kingpins Saudi Arabia and Iran after Riyadh and other wealthy Gulf states expelled the Lebanese envoy, analysts say.
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In Rare Crisis Measure, US Mobilizes Commercial Airlines For Afghan Evacuation
The dramatic evacuation of people fleeing Afghanistan will involve a US military-civilian alliance that dates back to 1951 but which has been activated only twice before: in 1990-1991 during the Gulf War and in 2003 during the invasion of Iraq.
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Faced "Grave Threat" Due To Qatar's Support For Terrorism, Extremism: UAE
The United Arab Emirates accused Qatar on Monday of backing "terrorism and extremism" as the three-year-old Gulf diplomatic crisis returned to the UN's top court.
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India To Launch World's Largest Evacuation On Thursday: 10-Point Guide
Hundreds of thousands of Indians stranded abroad because of the coronavirus crisis will be brought back by air and by sea from Thursday in the world's largest evacuation mission. More than 3 lakh Indians have requested a flight home. Those taking the special flights will be charged around Rs 50,000 from Europe and Rs 1 lakh from the US. Naval warsh...
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2.76 Lakh Expats Sign Up To Return To Kerala Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Kerala is gearing up for the return of expats from foreign countries, especially the Gulf region, amidst the coronavirus global pandemic.
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Sick, Stranded And Broke: COVID-19 Crisis Hits Gulf's Migrant Workers
When all nine men in his dormitory caught coronavirus, 27-year-old Nurudhin was bused to a remote quarantine camp -- becoming one of many migrant workers Gulf states are struggling to accomodate adequately.
