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Three Indians died every week in Gulf workplace accidents between 2023 & 2025, MEA data shows

MEA data shows more than 800 Indian nationals died in workplace accidents overseas between 2023 and 2025, with 55% of the fatalities occurring in Gulf countries. Worker groups cite poor safety practices, delayed wages and harsh working conditions, while the government says support mechanisms are available through Indian missions abroad.

The Economic Times

Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks

TEHRAN - Iran and the United States held their fire Sunday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump's UN envoy said the president was "giving talks some space".

Bangkok Post

Bernie Sanders Calls Gulf Monarchs 'Billionaire Dictators,' Says They're Trump's 'Best Friends'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized President Donald Trump’s relationships with Gulf monarchies, arguing the administration has embraced some of the world’s wealthiest ruling families despite their authoritarian systems.

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Zelenskyy says Russia supplied satellite intelligence that aided Iran's Gulf attacks

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday accused Russia of supplying satellite intelligence to Iran to support strikes on US military bases and Gulf state facilities.

The Times of India

Zelenskyy claims Russia providing satellite intel on US bases and Gulf states to Iran

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Russia provides satellite intelligence to Iran for strikes. He also revealed Russia prepares to house thirty thousand North Korean troops. This partnership poses a significant global security threat beyond Europe. Russia's actions also target agricultural infrastructure and grain production facilities. Zelenskyy urged unified international action to…

The Economic Times

Iran seeks to 'sow confusion among Gulf states' by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait

As Iranian drones and missiles target Bahrain and Kuwait, RFI spoke with Mahdi Ghuloom of the Dubai-based ORF Middle East think tank, who believes long-standing tensions, the small size of the two countries and divisions over how the Gulf should respond are playing their part in this development.

Radio France Internationale

Bridges and infrastructure are hit as US struck deeper into Iran

United States airstrikes against Iran have expanded over two weeks of conflict. Initial strikes targeted Iran's navy and coastal defenses in the Strait of Hormuz. Recent attacks now hit bridges and infrastructure deeper inside Iran. Iran has retaliated with intensified strikes on ships and Gulf countries. The conflict has pushed…

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Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes

Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Jordan and Gulf countries allied with Washington. The governments of these countries have sought to deter the circulation of such images and maintain…

France 24

All 28 Indian crew safe after tanker attacked in Iranian waters: Indian Embassy in Tehran

All 28 Indian crew members aboard the LPG tanker Disha are safe following an attack. The Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed their well-being and is monitoring the situation closely. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed that attacks on seafarers are unacceptable. India's maritime administration advised against deploying seafarers in the…

The Economic Times

How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases

Increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are revealing weaknesses in stretched defences across the Gulf

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say

Pakistan is exploring ways to revive stalled US-Iran talks following a push by China, with exploratory discussions held during Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni's visit to Islamabad. While Pakistan is seeking to mediate amid rising regional tensions, officials say a halt in attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states…

The Economic Times

Hurricane Fausto strengthens into a Category 2 storm ahead of Hawaii approach

Fausto has been churning in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Bertha moved along the Gulf Coast

The Independent UK

US strikes Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea shipping

US missiles struck targets across Iran after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers escalated regional conflict. Iranian forces retaliated by firing at US bases in neighboring Arab countries. The Houthi attacks pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel, impacting global markets. Shipping insurance costs doubled, and several tankers diverted their routes.…

The Economic Times

An offer they can't refuse: Don's protection racket in the Middle East & Europe

Donald Trump's approach to international security resembles a protection racket, insisting that allies contribute more for American military support and armament. This transactional style echoes his history in real estate. Countries in the Gulf and Nato are responding to pressure for increased defense expenditures, turning their anxiety into financial gain…

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Global Market: Stagflation fears return as Gulf conflict, higher energy prices cloud global outlook

Renewed conflict in the Gulf has revived stagflation fears as oil prices near $100 a barrel, inflation risks resurface and markets price in further interest rate hikes amid escalating geopolitical and trade tensions.

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1,500 ships trapped in Gulf of Hormuz are quietly multiplying an underwater army that could unleash World's biggest bioinvasion event

Gulf of Hormuz underwater army: Nearly fifteen hundred ships stuck in the Persian Gulf after fighting closed the Strait of Hormuz. These idle vessels are now becoming breeding grounds for marine invasive species, whose build-up of organisms on ship hulls increases fuel consumption significantly. Scientists urge stricter rules to prevent…

France 24

Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy

Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back,…

The Guardian - UK

How the Bab al-Mandab blockade threat helped push oil back above $100

Escalating Houthi warnings to ships carrying Saudi crude through the strait lead to fears of further price surge

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Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soon

Brent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb — at the same time. While markets were already grappling with disruptions in Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict, fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers…

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New threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen Iran war, put another trade chokepoint at risk

Houthi rebels threaten to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, impacting global trade routes. They recently attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This action escalates tensions and risks wider regional conflict. The vital strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Disruption here could significantly impact…

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Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role

US intelligence analysts are investigating Russian involvement in recent Iranian drone attacks. These strikes targeted sensitive CIA facilities in the Gulf region. Analysts suspect Russia provided targeting data and advanced drone technology. This potential Russian support for Iran is a significant concern for US operations. The investigation follows earlier reports…

Benzinga

US Probes Whether Russia Helped Iran Target CIA Facilities With Advanced Drone Technology: Report

U.S. intelligence is reportedly investigating whether Russia provided Iran with targeting intelligence or advanced drone technology following Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf.

Euronews

Gulf oil producers race to build alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz as oil hits $100

Gulf oil producers are spending billions of dollars on pipelines designed to route crude around the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran's grip on the waterway drags on causing oil prices to hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May.

The Independent UK

The European country whose state oil company has been one of the biggest winners of Iran war

Equinor has nearly doubled its quarterly profits as the US-Israeli war against Iran has choked off supplies from the Gulf

The Independent UK

Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz

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