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Pilgrims Kick Off Hajj As War's Trajectory Hangs In Balance
The start of the hajj came as US President Donald Trump continued to send mixed signals over a possible agreement to extend an uneasy ceasefire with Iran and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report
The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival.
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Xi Jinping Urges Hormuz Reopening In Rare Call With Saudi De Facto Ruler
Restoring free passage in the strait is a particular priority for China, the world's largest importer of liquefied natural gas through Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia Is "Pressing" US To Drop Iran Port Blockade Plan: Report
Saudi Arabia has managed to get its oil exports up by piping its crude across the desert to the Red Sea, while Iran's Hormuz blockade persisted. Riyadh is worried those supplies would be at risk if the Red Sea's exit route were also closed.
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Video: Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's Red Carpet Fall Goes Viral
The incident took place during the quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad between foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia.
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Pakistan's Peace Broker Role In Iran-US War Has A Saudi Problem
If Tehran continues to strike the neighbouring Gulf nation in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, Islamabad's mutual defence agreement with Riyadh, signed in September, may become a complication for Pakistan's peace broker role.
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US Allies Saudi, UAE Edge Towards Joining Iran War
The reported moves by Washington's Gulf partners indicate they are growing frustrated with Iran, which has responded to US and Israeli attacks by hitting targets in several nearby nations
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Dubai Businesses Face Heat Of Iran War, Internal Demand A Ray Of Hope
The ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel have impacted the entire Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Trump Ramps Up Pressure On Media Over Middle East War Coverage
Through lectures, scoldings and outright threats, President Donald Trump and his aides are ratcheting up the pressure on journalists to cover the war in the Middle East the way the administration wants.
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2026 F1: Bahrain And Saudi Arabian Grands Prix Cancelled Amid Middle East Tensions
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Cancelled: Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to rising West Asia tensions, leaving a gap in the 2026 calendar.
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A Dark Night: India-Bound Oil Tanker's Daring Dash Through Strait Of Hormuz
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a Liberian-flagged tanker, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, has berthed at the Mumbai Port, becoming the first vessel to safely transit the Gulf waterway and arrive in India amid war.
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As US-Israel-Iran War Rages, China Offers Mediation
China echoed India this week in calling for a diplomatic solution to the war in Iran and military tension in the wider Middle East region. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Thursday Beijing stands ready to mediate an end to the fighting.
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Russia Says Putin In Close Contact With Gulf Leaders To Facilitate De-Escalation
Russian President Vladimir Putin is making all possible efforts to de-escalate the crisis in the Gulf and is in close contact with the regional leaders as Iran is retaliating with massive strikes on the US facilities.
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"You'll Find Out Soon": Trump On Retaliation Over Drone Attack On US Embassy
A loud blast was heard and thick, black smoke was seen rising above the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, the latest of Washington's consulates in the Middle East to come under attack.
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Super Rich Pay Rs 3.2 Crore For Private Jets To Fly Out Of Dubai Amid Iranian Strikes
The super wealthy are paying up to $350,000 to escape the region on private jets, while others are willing to drive 10 hours to Saudi Arabia to charter planes to Europe.
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Pilgrims Kick Off Hajj As War's Trajectory Hangs In Balance
The start of the hajj came as US President Donald Trump continued to send mixed signals over a possible agreement to extend an uneasy ceasefire with Iran and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
-
Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report
The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival.
-
Xi Jinping Urges Hormuz Reopening In Rare Call With Saudi De Facto Ruler
Restoring free passage in the strait is a particular priority for China, the world's largest importer of liquefied natural gas through Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia Is "Pressing" US To Drop Iran Port Blockade Plan: Report
Saudi Arabia has managed to get its oil exports up by piping its crude across the desert to the Red Sea, while Iran's Hormuz blockade persisted. Riyadh is worried those supplies would be at risk if the Red Sea's exit route were also closed.
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Video: Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's Red Carpet Fall Goes Viral
The incident took place during the quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad between foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia.
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Pakistan's Peace Broker Role In Iran-US War Has A Saudi Problem
If Tehran continues to strike the neighbouring Gulf nation in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, Islamabad's mutual defence agreement with Riyadh, signed in September, may become a complication for Pakistan's peace broker role.
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US Allies Saudi, UAE Edge Towards Joining Iran War
The reported moves by Washington's Gulf partners indicate they are growing frustrated with Iran, which has responded to US and Israeli attacks by hitting targets in several nearby nations
-
Dubai Businesses Face Heat Of Iran War, Internal Demand A Ray Of Hope
The ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel have impacted the entire Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Trump Ramps Up Pressure On Media Over Middle East War Coverage
Through lectures, scoldings and outright threats, President Donald Trump and his aides are ratcheting up the pressure on journalists to cover the war in the Middle East the way the administration wants.
-
2026 F1: Bahrain And Saudi Arabian Grands Prix Cancelled Amid Middle East Tensions
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Cancelled: Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to rising West Asia tensions, leaving a gap in the 2026 calendar.
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A Dark Night: India-Bound Oil Tanker's Daring Dash Through Strait Of Hormuz
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a Liberian-flagged tanker, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, has berthed at the Mumbai Port, becoming the first vessel to safely transit the Gulf waterway and arrive in India amid war.
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As US-Israel-Iran War Rages, China Offers Mediation
China echoed India this week in calling for a diplomatic solution to the war in Iran and military tension in the wider Middle East region. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Thursday Beijing stands ready to mediate an end to the fighting.
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Russia Says Putin In Close Contact With Gulf Leaders To Facilitate De-Escalation
Russian President Vladimir Putin is making all possible efforts to de-escalate the crisis in the Gulf and is in close contact with the regional leaders as Iran is retaliating with massive strikes on the US facilities.
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"You'll Find Out Soon": Trump On Retaliation Over Drone Attack On US Embassy
A loud blast was heard and thick, black smoke was seen rising above the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, the latest of Washington's consulates in the Middle East to come under attack.
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Super Rich Pay Rs 3.2 Crore For Private Jets To Fly Out Of Dubai Amid Iranian Strikes
The super wealthy are paying up to $350,000 to escape the region on private jets, while others are willing to drive 10 hours to Saudi Arabia to charter planes to Europe.
