UAE Pledges to Protect Energy Exports from Iran Conflict
The UAE has pledged to avoid having its energy exports “held hostage” by the Iran conflict, expanding alternative trade routes and infrastructure to ensure stability amid…
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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Rusty Red on August 27, 2026
Billions of stargazers across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East will experience a deep partial lunar eclipse on the night of August 27, 2026.
Assad Threatens Hariri with Consequences
In July 2004, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad confronted Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri in Damascus, warning him that anyone opposing his preferred candidate for Lebanese…
Dar Meets Syrian FM on Regional Developments
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani in Islamabad on August 20 to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments. … Read more
Iran Successfully Intercepts US Forces’ Missile Attack
Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, but all were intercepted, according to U.S. Central Command. The … Read more
Saudi Arabia Blamed for Drone Attacks by Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday, two days after the U.S. paused air strikes against Iran, as tensions in the Middle East … Read more
Syria’s Al-Sharaa Seeks Security Agreement With Israel to End Military Clashes
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on July 26, 2026, that Damascus is actively working to reach a security agreement with Israel. The initiative, involving several other … Read more
Anthony Joshua stops Kristian Prenga
Anthony Joshua overcame two first-round knockdowns to stop Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, securing a dramatic win that keeps his long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury on track. … Read more
US and Iran Escalate Strikes Across Mideast
The U.S. military expanded its airstrikes against Iran on July 17, 2026, targeting bridges, energy infrastructure, and a key port tower in Hormozgan province, as part … Read more
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran threatened to block additional trade routes in the Middle East as the U.S. intensified airstrikes on military targets, escalating tensions over the strategic Strait of … Read more
Piper Sandler Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure to Remain for Months
Piper Sandler analysts issued a report on May 26, 2026, predicting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to commercial traffic for several months. The firm … Read more