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What are the security implications of the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
Concerns are growing over a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
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What to expect after the US reimposes naval blockade on Iran’s ports?
Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.
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Plumes of smoke rise over Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks
Towering plumes of smoke rose over Kuwait after Iranian strikes hit multiple locations in Mangaf.
Published On 18 Jul 2026
Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq signs deals with Western oil firms, including to revive Syria pipeline
Deal with Chevron aims to rebuild a crude oil pipeline that runs from Iraq’s oil-rich Kirkuk to Syria’s Baniyas.
Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria
Germany, stripped of Russian pipeline gas, received Algeria’s president with military honours and talked about LNG.
India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive
India joins a handful of countries that have successfully deployed the zero-emission technology in their rail networks.
IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security
Fatih Birol says ‘oil security is still a critical issue’ and world should be ‘worried’ if situation does not improve.
US and Iran trade attacks as Trump threatens to hit civilian infrastructure
Oil prices rise as the US renews a blockade on Iranian ports and carries out a wave of air strikes.
India’s ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov’t
Indian petrol stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move triggers criticism.
New York imposes landmark one-year ban on large data centres
Data centre moratorium pushes have gained steam around the US, with bans proposed in at least a dozen states.
