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Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
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US, Israel war on Iran
Gulf states in a bind over Iran’s grip on Hormuz, US troop removal talks
Analysts say GCC members face an uncertain ‘new normal’, prompting them to expand outreach to Tehran for long-term peace.
2 Jul 2026 - 9:47PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran pause strikes as Hormuz tests interim deal, Doha talks loom
29 Jun 2026 - 8:49PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iran after Trump says cargo ship attack violated ceasefire
27 Jun 2026 - 7:25AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says
World Economic Forum meeting also told Iran’s leadership now views economic survival – not geopolitical ambition – as primary priority.
26 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
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Middle East
US’ Rubio wraps up Gulf tour as allies share concerns over Iran peace accord
Rubio did not discuss a US$300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran that is part of the peace proposal.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:26PM
China's military weapons
Did the Iran war just prove that China’s ageing DF-15Bs are still big guns?
Military observers point to similarities with Iran’s short-range weapons that have breached US defence systems in the Middle East.
25 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it
US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.
19 Jun 2026 - 6:19AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Who pays for Iran’s recovery? US$300 billion fund a flashpoint in ceasefire deal
Ambiguity fuels concern that Gulf countries may be expected to finance a post-war effort for a conflict in which they had limited say.
18 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM
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China urged to boost navy escorts and find other routes to secure energy supply
Closure of Strait of Hormuz has exposed fragility of maritime chokepoints and more should be done to protect shipments, analysts say.
18 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
US, Israel war on Iran
The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it
The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.
18 Jun 2026 - 2:28PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
No victory, no defeat: Iran war pauses with a fragile freeze
Thousands dead, hundreds of billions lost and an agreement many analysts expect to collapse. The Iran ceasefire, explained.
16 Jun 2026 - 1:25PM
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China energy security
Strait of Hormuz still eerily quiet as doubts remain over ‘fragile’ peace deal
The only vessel moving in the waterway on Monday morning was a patrol ship, as analysts warned uncertainty lingered over the US-Iran agreement.
15 Jun 2026 - 4:52PM
US, Israel war on Iran
In latest about-face, Trump calls off ‘very hard’ attack on Iran
After warning of imminent military action, US president says an agreement may be days away in a repeat of claims made in recent weeks.
12 Jun 2026 - 9:13AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked
Middle East foes lift immediate safety restrictions while actively preparing for the next wave of retaliation.
9 Jun 2026 - 3:47PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Immediately stop shooting’: Trump urges Iran and Israel amid tit-for-tat strikes
Fragile April ceasefire collapses as direct tit-for-tat strikes resume on day 100 of the US-Israel war against Iran.
8 Jun 2026 - 7:13PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pakistan’s mediators in Iran as US downs drones, Lebanon looks for peace
Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran to restart US-Iran negotiations as the US military said it shot down two Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz.
7 Jun 2026 - 7:52PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Kuwait International Airport hit as US and Iran exchange attacks
Strikes damage terminal and halt commercial flights, sparking a fierce blame game between Washington and Tehran.
4 Jun 2026 - 8:15AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US-Iran diplomacy mired in uncertainty as Trump claims Lebanon de-escalation
Israeli leader vows to continue operations in southern Lebanon despite the US president claiming ‘no Troops going to Beirut’.
2 Jun 2026 - 4:44PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US says struck Iran sites, Tehran responds by targeting base
Kuwait intercepts incoming drone and missile fire as negotiations to end the Iran war drag on.
1 Jun 2026 - 3:44PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US boasts viable Iran deal: no nuclear weapons, Hormuz open. Will Trump agree?
US president said to be weighing proposed deal as fragile ceasefire holds after renewed strikes and Iranian retaliation.
29 May 2026 - 6:04AM
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Iran
Iran war pushes Asia’s Gulf migrants to use stablecoins for remittances
The risk of sanctions has fuelled concerns that monetary transfers from migrant workers via banks or other operators could be disrupted.
13 May 2026 - 8:04PM
US, Israel war on Iran
‘Playing games’: Trump calls Iran’s response to US peace proposal ‘unacceptable’
Both sides remain far apart as Tehran demands war reparations and control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran state TV.
11 May 2026 - 10:57AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summits
Xi-Trump summit: why the Iran war could become fresh point of friction
Both China and the US stand to gain from reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but they view the crisis through different lenses.
9 May 2026 - 5:04PM
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South Korea
South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE are among major oil producers looking to South Korea’s underground storage facilities, officials say.
9 May 2026 - 1:14PM
Asean
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Asia must unite to avert an Iran war food crisis
The energy and fertiliser shocks come amid crucial planting windows for Asia’s farmers, exposing the region’s dire dependencies.
6 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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United States
Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz
Despite all the uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last, the US stock market has managed to power to record after record.
4 May 2026 - 9:55PM
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Middle East
‘Structural shift’: new routes for Middle East freight to bypass Hormuz
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE lead a push for a new trade architecture with multiple nodes linking the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
3 May 2026 - 10:30AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Why UAE’s exit from Opec is good news for oil-thirsty Asia
Once free of Opec’s production caps, the world’s sixth-largest oil producer plans to flood the market with 5 million barrels a day.
29 Apr 2026 - 11:23AM
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