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Netanyahu says US and Israel ready for renewed Iran strikes

Iran’s escalating missile and drone activity across the Gulf has sharpened regional tensions, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that both the United States and Israel remain prepared for further military action against Tehran. The remarks come after attacks attributed to Iran......

Gold edges higher as dollar weakens on Iran talks hopes

Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Thursday as the US dollar softened, with investors reassessing the outlook for diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. The move followed a period of tight trading, with gold hovering near 4,485 dollars per ounce earlier in the week amid volatile geopolitical......

Bitcoin falls to four-month low amid liquidation surge market

Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in four months on Tuesday as selling pressure intensified across global crypto markets. The asset fell as much as 7 percent, briefly touching 65,707 dollars, marking its weakest point since early April. The decline unfolded during Asian and European trading sessions......

Greek Shipping Magnate proposes Iranian transit fee for Hormuz

Evangelos Marinakis told shipping executives that paying Iran a transit fee of 100,000 to 200,000 dollars per vessel would be preferable to a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He delivered the remarks at an industry forum in Athens held during a major maritime gathering. He argued that a predictable......

EBRD revises down growth outlook for 2026 amid energy shock

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has lowered its growth forecast for the economies in its coverage area for 2026. The institution now expects aggregate expansion of 3.1 percent, a decline of 0.5 percentage points compared with its February projection. The revision reflects the economic......

Trump says iran has accepted nuclear non-proliferation pledge

Donald Trump stated that Iran has already agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, framing the claim as part of ongoing efforts to secure a preliminary understanding between Washington and Tehran. He made the remarks during a podcast interview as tensions in the Gulf region continued to escalate, marked......

Iranian strike shuts Kuwait airport and halts commercial flights

A drone and missile attack struck a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport early Wednesday, injuring several people and forcing authorities to suspend all commercial air traffic. The incident marked one of the most serious attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kuwait since regional tensions......

Kuwait condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks

Kuwait's Cabinet issued a strong condemnation on Tuesday of what it described as repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory. The government called the incidents dangerous provocations and reaffirmed Kuwait's right to defend its sovereignty and protect its population......

Gulf sovereign funds deploy 25 billion dollars amid Iran war shock

Global sovereign wealth funds from the Gulf continued heavy investment activity despite the escalation of war involving Iran. A new sector report covering the March to May period shows that public investors across Gulf Cooperation Council states executed around 25 billion dollars in global transactions.......