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Ukraine signs defence pact with Qatar after Saudi deal, expands drone warfare cooperation

Ukraine has inked new defence pacts with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, following a similar agreement with the UAE. These deals focus on drone warfare expertise, joint projects, and technological exchange. Kyiv aims to leverage its experience countering Russian drones to assist Gulf nations facing threats, potentially trading its interceptors for…

The Times of India

Drone strike rocks port of Salalah in Oman: Iran military confirms American logistics vessel targeted as war with US-Israel escalates

Tensions surge as Iran confirms targeting a US-linked vessel near Oman's Salalah port, a vital shipping hub. This escalation expands the conflict into critical maritime zones, threatening global trade and energy markets. The move signals Iran's willingness to strike US assets, blurring lines between military and logistical targets and raising…

The Times of India

Qatar and Ukraine sign defence agreement as Zelenskyy's Gulf tour shapes new partnerships

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war.

Euronews

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Is Kuwait International Airport (KWI) Today? Airport Remains Closed March 28 2026: No Commercial Flights

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) was not open for regular commercial passenger flights on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as ongoing regional security concerns, repeated drone strikes and resulting infrastructure damage continued to ground operations at the Gulf nation's primary aviation hub.

International Business Times

One month of Iran war: Tehran's defiance turns Trump's regime-change dream into nightmare

On February 28, what began as Donald Trump’s “dream” project to topple Iran’s regime under Ali Khamenei now appears to have shifted into a pressing push for a “deal”, a term the US president frequently invokes, aimed at reopening the vital oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Europe turns to Algeria as war causes Middle East gas supplies to falter

As war in the Middle East disrupts global energy flows and leaves countries scrambling to replace gas supplies from the Gulf, European governments are turning their attention to a North African supplier with pipelines already linked to the continent: Algeria.

Radio France Internationale

Oil, energy and food: Which countries in Europe are most exposed to higher food prices?

The crisis in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, affecting both energy and food costs. Experts agree that the Iran crisis will significantly impact food prices in Europe.

Euronews

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Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies

Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and Israel

The Guardian - UK

Houthis join the fray – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act

A judge has ruled that the government can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

The Independent UK

EU calls for Black Sea grain model to unblock Strait of Hormuz, EU envoy tells Euronews

Brussels has urged a Black Sea-style grain deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, while backing GCC self-defence and deepening security ties amid the Iran war.

Euronews

'Unusual': Two Chinese vessels abort bid to pass Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's assurances of safe passage

Two large Chinese-linked container ships made an abrupt U-turn near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday as Iran tightens its grip on one of the key passages for global shipping. Ship-tracking data showed the CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, both linked to China’s state-owned COSCO Shipping, attempted to…

The Times of India

Airlines are facing yet more turbulence – expert assesses what they need to get through it

The war in the Middle East swiftly led to the cancellation of thousands of flights across the Persian Gulf. The crisis in the industry is severe, but aviation is no stranger to existential shocks. Over the last four decades it has faced the COVID pandemic, the 2008 recession, the September…

The Conversation

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia announce defence cooperation in Kyiv’s first deal in the Gulf

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise.

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The Conversation

What’s behind Pakistan’s war with Afghanistan’s Taliban government?

Pakistan has been at war with Afghanistan’s Taliban regime for just under one month. Yet the conflict, which was officially declared by Pakistan the day before the US and Israel launched their strikes on Iran, has been overshadowed by events in the Gulf.

The Times of India

LuLu Group Chairman Yusuff Ali MA thanks PM Modi for 'uninterrupted food supplies' to GCC

LuLu Group Chairman Yusuff Ali thanks Indian Prime Minister Modi for food supplies to the Gulf that remain uninterrupted, despite global uncertainties amid Iran vs US-Israel war. Lulu Group's robust supply chain ensures stable inventory and prevents immediate disruptions. This vital assurance strengthens India's role as a strategic food security…

Euronews

‘Reckless’: Trump seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf of Mexico

The move could 'greenlight the extinction of sea turtles, whales and corals to pad the oil industry’s pockets', says an Earthjustice attorney.

The Times of India

'People of India, Germany … ': Iran launches 83rd wave of strikes on Israel; 'Thank you' written on missiles

Iran launched missiles towards Israel with messages of gratitude for nations showing solidarity, including India, Spain, Pakistan, and Germany. These strikes, involving long- and medium-range missiles and drones, targeted Israeli and Gulf military facilities. The action follows months of escalating hostilities between Tehran and Israel.

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Axios

Why these 6 Iranian islands could be crucial to Trump's "final blow" of the war

Many of the potential plans for a "final blow" center around islands in the Gulf.

The Guardian - UK

‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz

Many of the vessels willing to make the crossing are taking an alternative route through Iranian waters

The Independent UK

Trump compares UK aircraft carriers to ‘toys’ in latest insult

Donald Trump likened UK aircraft carriers to “toys”, telling Sir Keir Starmer “not to bother” sending vessels to the Gulf.

The Times of India

Iran fortifying Kharg Island as US weighs possible seizure plan, laying traps and moving air defences: Report

Iran is fortifying Kharg Island with troops and air defence systems as the US reportedly considers a risky operation to seize the vital oil hub. While the Trump administration weighs this pressure tactic, experts warn of significant casualties and potential Iranian retaliation. Allies urge caution, advocating for a focus on…

Newslaundry

As US readies ground forces in West Asia, India’s ‘stable’ energy claims face a slippery reality

The war in West Asia is nearly a month old, and this morning, there’s news of the United States beginning to deploy airborne troops and Marine units into the region after Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal. This move expands the scope of military action beyond air and naval engagement. These…

International Business Times UK

Jared Kushner's Peace Envoy Role Collides With £3.9 Billion Fundraising Push in the Middle East Amid Iran War

Explore controversy as Jared Kushner faces scrutiny over £3.9B Gulf fundraising during US diplomacy, sparking conflict-of-interest concerns and a congressional probe.

The Conversation

Iran has been threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz for years – it’s a key part of Tehran’s defence strategy

In a 1974 interview with the shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the US journalist Mike Wallace briefly referred to the dispute over the naming of what has been generally called “Sinus Persicus” (Persian Gulf) since ancient times – and what Wallace called “the Gulf”.

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