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UAE‑registered tanker explodes after striking Iranian mine near Hormuz Strait.
An oil tanker was reported to have caught fire and subsequently exploded in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine, accordin
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Mortar shell kills 8, injures 8 in Libya's Zawiya market area.
At least eight people were killed and eight others wounded when a mortar shell exploded in the coastal city of Zawiya, Libya, on Thursday. The blast struck
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Egypt’s Sisi vows to defend Saudi Arabia if called upon.
On Tuesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi announced that Cairo would take “all necessary steps” to protect and defend Saudi Arabia if the kingdom
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Saudi intercepts missile aimed at Medina, blames Yemen launch.
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that it had intercepted a missile trajectory aimed at the holy city of Medina, citing data from its air‑defence radar an
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Intercepted Houthi Missile Debris Injures Four and Damages Homes in Riyadh
The Saudi Civil Defense reported on Sunday that four individuals, including a child, sustained injuries in the capital of Riyadh after falling debris from
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Falling Houthi missile debris sparks fire at Saudi Aramco facility in Dhahran
An administrative facility belonging to Saudi Aramco in Dhahran was partially consumed by fire following the successful interception of a Houthi missile ov
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Houthis strike Saudi airports, fire kills one, injures several.
Houthis militants struck the main gates of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Tuesday, setting of
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Indian national dies as airport attack in Riyadh kills 13
An Indian national who was wounded in yesterday’s attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport has died from his injuries, bringing the total
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Unidentified Projectile Strikes Commercial Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a commercial tanker navigating the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projec
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Saudi Arabia cancels Neom Stadium project amid financial and engineering pressures
Official reports from Saudi Arabia recently indicated a major policy shift: the decision to cancel the construction of the NEOM Stadium, originally planned
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Iraq Uses Supertanker to Transport Two Million Barrels Through Strait of Hormuz
Iraq’s state-run oil shipping enterprise announced that it has successfully transported two million barrels of crude oil utilizing a very large crude carri
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Saudi airstrike hits Taiz market, kills at least seven civilians
Saudi Arabia’s air force struck a crowded market in Taiz on Saturday, killing at least seven civilians and wounding dozens more, according to local health
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Saudi airstrike hits Taiz market, kills seven civilians, injures dozens
Saudi Arabia’s air force struck a crowded market in the southern Yemeni city of Taiz on Thursday, killing at least seven civilians and injuring around 40 o
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Trump Rejects Iran's Offer to Reopen Hormuz Strait, Calls It Unacceptable
The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump has formally rejected a proposal from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi t
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France Deploys Troops and Air Defense Systems to Saudi Arabia to Counter Houthi Threats
France has announced a strategic military deployment to Saudi Arabia, confirming plans to station troops and advanced air defense systems in the Red Sea po
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Moldovan Parliament Declares 60‑Day State of Emergency Over Water and Energy Shortages
The Moldovan Parliament approved a 60‑day state of emergency covering the energy and water sectors on Tuesday, citing dangerously low water levels in the D
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Iran's economy contracts by 10.1% amid sanctions and conflict pressures
Iran’s economy contracted sharply by 10.1% year-on-year during the spring quarter, spanning from late March to late June, according to data released by the
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Iran Sets Seven Conditions for US Ceasefire Talks, Rezaee Announces
Mohsen Rezaee, the newly appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), announced on 28 August 2026 that Tehran has laid out seven
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Strait of Hormuz commercial traffic reaches six-month high, CENTCOM reports
Commercial maritime traffic traversing the Strait of Hormuz, encompassing vital shipments of crude oil, bulk cargo, and liquefied natural gas, has reached
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Russia Holds Parliamentary Election Amid Strict Control to Legitimize Current Regime
Russia began voting this week in a three-day election for all 450 seats in the State Duma. The election is taking place against the backdrop of ongoing war
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Iran's IRGC says missile hit Togo‑flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Monday that it had struck the Togo‑flagged oil tanker Trend as the vessel attempted to transit
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US House Passes Bipartisan Sanctions Bill Targeting Russian Energy and Shadow Fleet
The United States House of Representatives has passed a sweeping, bipartisan sanctions bill aimed at further restricting Russia’s economic lifelines. The l
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South Korea Launches K-Silk Road Initiative at First Central Asia Summit
South Korea hosted its inaugural summit with the five nations of Central Asia in Seoul, marking a significant milestone in Seoul’s diplomatic outreach. The
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Nigeria’s Dangote Group launches largest IPO to fund refinery expansion.
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has announced the launch of what is poised to become the continent’s largest initial public offering. The conglomerate will sell 4