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Iran threatens UAE will "pay the price" after explosions rock Qeshm island

Explosions struck the Iranian island of Qeshm and the port city of Bandar Abbas overnight on Thursday, prompting state-aligned Iranian media to accuse the United Arab Emirates of conducting a hostile act and to warn that Abu Dhabi would face consequences if its involvement were confirmed. The incident......

US Navy fighter jet disables Iranian tanker defying American naval blockade in Gulf of Oman

A United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired 20mm cannon rounds at the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker Wednesday, disabling the vessel as it attempted to reach an Iranian port in defiance of the American naval blockade. The strike, confirmed by US Central Command, marks the second time American......

Radico Khaitan resumes Gulf exports as regional tensions ease

Indian liquor producer Radico Khaitan has resumed shipments to Gulf countries after exports were temporarily disrupted by regional geopolitical tensions earlier this year. Company officials stated that deliveries gradually restarted in late April following a slowdown that affected trade and consumer......

UAE air defenses intercept Iranian missiles and drones amid Gulf escalation

The United Arab Emirates issued an emergency alert on Sunday warning residents of potential missile threats before declaring the situation under control, as Iranian strikes against Gulf targets enter a new phase within a broader confrontation between Tehran and Washington over the Strait of Hormuz. The......

Dubai airport traffic collapses 66 percent in March as regional war disrupts Gulf aviation

Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest hub for international passenger traffic, recorded a 65.7 percent year-on-year drop in passenger numbers in March 2026, welcoming just 2.5 million travelers as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran triggered repeated airspace closures......

Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian cargo ship crew seized by the United States

Pakistan has announced that it played a key role in facilitating the return of 22 crew members from an Iranian cargo vessel that was seized by the United States in the Arabian Sea. The move is being described as part of ongoing efforts to ease tensions in a highly sensitive regional environment. Crew......

China’s coal powered grid shields factories amid Asian energy shock

China’s manufacturing sector expanded in April despite a global energy crisis triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions and disruptions to maritime routes. Official data showed industrial activity continuing to grow, supported by a domestic energy system heavily reliant on coal, which has insulated......

Dubai luxury hotels shut down as Gulf tourism crisis deepens

The tourism and hospitality sectors across the Gulf are facing their most severe disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic as the conflict involving Iran continues to destabilize regional travel markets. Major hotels in Dubai have temporarily closed, airlines have reduced operations, and thousands of workers......

China pledges stronger energy security as Iran war hits economies

China’s Politburo has pledged to strengthen national energy security as the economic fallout from the war involving Iran spreads across global markets. The commitment comes as countries from the Gulf region to Europe face rising inflation, slowing growth, and severe disruptions in energy supply......