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Oman has halted crude loading operations at its Mina al Fahal export terminal following an explosion near its offshore mooring buoys, disrupting a key node in global oil supply chains. The incident has added new pressure to already strained energy markets, where supply disruptions across the Middle East continue to shape price expectations......
Iran’s escalating missile and drone activity across the Gulf has sharpened regional tensions, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that both the United States and Israel remain prepared for further military action against Tehran. The remarks come after attacks attributed to Iran targeted areas linked to Kuwait and Bahrain,......
Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Thursday as the US dollar softened, with investors reassessing the outlook for diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. The move followed a period of tight trading, with gold hovering near 4,485 dollars per ounce earlier in the week amid volatile geopolitical signals from the Middle East. Market......
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a conditional ceasefire following two days of talks held in Washington under United States mediation. The deal links its implementation to a full cessation of Hezbollah fire and the withdrawal of all its operatives south of the Litani River, according to a joint statement issued by the parties involved. The......
Global equity markets reached fresh record highs as artificial intelligence driven stocks extended a powerful rally that overshadowed rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Gains in major indices continued even as Iran suspended negotiations with the United States following escalating regional conflict linked to Israeli military......
Israeli forces seized control of the medieval Beaufort castle and crossed the Litani River to push deep into southern Lebanon, marking the country's most significant ground incursion into its northern neighbor in more than 25 years. The advance, confirmed by the Israeli military on Sunday, shattered a fragile ceasefire and triggered sweeping......
Israeli forces have announced the capture of the historic Beaufort Fortress in southern Lebanon, describing it as a significant development in their ongoing military operations in the region. The site, a medieval stronghold dating back to the Crusader era, overlooks strategic areas in both southern Lebanon and northern Israel. According to......
France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following escalating tensions in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces reportedly took control of the historic Beaufort Castle area, raising concerns in Paris over regional stability. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the request was......
Tensions in the Middle East escalated once again after the Israeli army called for the evacuation of several villages in southern and eastern Lebanon ahead of planned military operations targeting Hezbollah positions. According to Israeli military officials, residents of eleven localities were urged to leave their homes due to what the army......
An international cybercrime operation coordinated by Interpol and involving Lebanon and several countries in the Middle East and North Africa has led to the identification of nearly 4,000 victims and hundreds of suspects linked to online fraud activities. The operation, known as “Ramz,” was conducted between October 2025 and February......
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has reaffirmed his country’s “continuous support for Lebanon and its people,” particularly during the current difficult period, according to an official statement from the Lebanese presidency. The remarks were made during a phone call with Lebanese President Joseph......
New Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Lebanon on Saturday despite the recent extension of a ceasefire agreement reached during negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese representatives in Washington. According to Israeli military officials, the strikes focused on infrastructure linked to Hezbollah in several areas of southern Lebanon.......
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert as the new Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, placing her at the head of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). She succeeds Canadian official Gilles Michaud, whose leadership was widely acknowledged for guiding the......
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