Operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman are set to gradually resume from March 31, 2026, following a period of disruption linked to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region. Authorities have confirmed that the affected zone within the port remains limited, allowing a phased restart of activities while safety and operational […]
The European Union has stepped up calls for an end to the escalating conflict involving Iran, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urging both the United States and Israel to move toward de escalation. Speaking from Brussels, Kallas emphasized that continuing hostilities risk further destabilizing global markets and increasing geopolitical tensions. She confirmed that the […]
Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar has said the ongoing war with Iran will continue until Israel and the United States jointly decide the time is right to end the conflict. Speaking in Jerusalem during a meeting with Germany’s foreign minister, Saar declined to provide a specific timeline for when hostilities might conclude. The war between […]
Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes on Gulf states are raising fears of a broader regional war, as analysts warn that Tehran’s actions could push previously cautious neighbours into closer military alignment with the United States. The attacks targeted ports, cities and critical oil infrastructure across several Gulf Cooperation Council states, all of which host […]
Portugal has confirmed it will attend meetings of the Peace Council initiative created US President Donald Trump, with participation strictly limited to an observer role and focused exclusively on matters related to Gaza. The first meeting of the newly established council is scheduled for 19 February. According to a source within Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign […]
Iran’s foreign minister has described a “window of opportunity” for progress following a second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva, even as regional tensions remain elevated due to military activity in the Gulf. The discussions, mediated Oman and held at the residence of its envoy in Geneva, brought together senior […]
Dubai’s main stock index closed higher at the end of the week, supported strong corporate earnings from property giant Emaar Properties and its subsidiary Emaar Development, while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark snapped a nine session winning streak. The Dubai Financial Market index rose 0.2 percent, with Emaar Properties climbing 1.2 percent after reporting a 30 percent […]
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has recommended that EU airlines avoid flying through Iranian airspace until March 31, extending an earlier advisory amid heightened regional tensions and security risks. In a safety bulletin issued on Thursday, the regulator warned that the presence and possible use of a wide range of weapons and air defence […]
Britain’s Prince William is set to meet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a three day official visit to the kingdom, marking a new chapter in diplomatic engagement between London and Riyadh. The visit, carried out on behalf of the British government, reflects a continued effort to deepen political, economic and cultural ties […]
Iranian security forces have carried out thousands of arrests nationwide following the suppression of the most violent unrest the country has seen in decades, according to activists, lawyers, and officials familiar with the situation. Plainclothes units have conducted coordinated raids across cities and towns, detaining people accused of involvement in recent protests as well as […]
