How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Fueling Global Oil Prices
LONDON: Oil surged more than 3% on Thursday, recovering from losses in the previous session, as the likelihood of a lengthy conflict in the...
Energy Shock and Economics: The Real Cost of the Iran War on Global Markets
PARIS: The increasing crisis in the Middle East has thrown the global economy off track, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and...
Can a New Police Force Stabilize Gaza Strip After War?
While speaking in Miami on Thursday, Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of United States President Donald Trump, stated that he is trying to...
UK to Lead Talks on Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
LONDON: Britain and France will lead military discussions this week with roughly 30 other nations to establish a coalition to reopen the...
Why Nepalese Protesters Are Demanding the Release of the Uprising Report
KATMANDU: On Sunday, young people from Nepal staged a protest in Kathmandu, calling for the publication of the results of the fatal 2025...
Mass Displacement in Lebanon: Is Forced Evacuation a War Crime?
LONDON: With no ceasefire in sight, Israeli military operations against Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon have forced over a million...
How Oman Achieved 2.3% GDP Growth in 2025 Despite Oil Dependence
RIYADH: According to official figures, Oman’s GDP expanded by 2.3 percent in 2025 thanks to a recovery in natural gas activity and...
Vietnam and Russia Strengthen Energy Ties: A Shift in Global Alliances?
HANOI: The prime minister of Vietnam departed on Sunday for an official visit to Russia, where the two countries will sign a number of...
Global Shipping at Risk: Can Trade Survive Without the Strait of Hormuz?
DUBAI: After President Donald Trump vowed to “obliterate” Iranian power facilities if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully...
Can Saudi Arabia Maintain Low Inflation While Sustaining Economic Growth?
RIYADH: As stable food prices helped counteract ongoing pressure from housing rentals, Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate dropped...
