U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would hold off on new military strikes against Iran for now, after appeals from Persian Gulf countries, but would keep the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in place for now.
Syria is aiding Riyadh with military advice and training as Saudi Arabia comes under attack by Yemen's Houthis, and has sent a limited number of military personnel to the kingdom, two Syrian military sources and a senior U.S. official said.
While the economies of several major Gulf countries have contracted in 2026 amid the fallout from the Iran war, Oman is on course to grow by 4.1 per cent this year, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
As oil prices surge amid conflict in the Gulf, energy leaders at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi are confronting two major challenges: securing global supplies and meeting soaring electricity demand from artificial intelligence.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the U.S. must act to prevent war after Tehran sent a “strong and rational response” to Washington. Meanwhile, U.S. forces have reportedly carried out limited strikes against Iranian targets, including Qeshm Island,
Energy companies at ADIPEC 2026 are seeking to boost oil and gas supplies, attract investment and harness artificial intelligence as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global energy markets and keeps oil prices above $100 a barrel.
Seven OPEC+ countries agreed on Sunday, 1 November, to keep oil production targets unchanged for December, extending an earlier freeze. But with the Iran war disrupting supplies and prices fluctuating, what is really driving the global oil market?
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the U.S. and Iran, according to an official briefed on the talks.
The Middle East conflict remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue alongside renewed Houthi attacks. Iran says it remains open to mediation, while the Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards the kingdom.
The cost of the U.S. war in Iran has climbed above $47 billion, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters, as spending on munitions, equipment losses and military operations continues to rise.
UK prosecutors have charged two men over an incident in September at RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base in south-west England used by U.S. forces. British counter-terrorism police said the pair are suspected of assisting Iran.
The Pentagon is prepared to launch potentially major military operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from U.S. President Donald Trump, with sufficient forces already deployed in the Middle East, according to a CNN report.
Iran shot down a U.S. drone over the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Sunday (25 October), citing the country’s army.
Pakistan’s military chief is heading to Iran for talks as Islamabad pushes for dialogue between Tehran and Washington, while reaffirming its defence commitment to Saudi Arabia and strengthening security ties with Qatar.
As fuel prices surge nearly 37 per cent and protests over living costs turn violent, French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking fresh energy supplies and partnerships in the Gulf. But can diplomacy abroad ease mounting pressure at home?
An unknown projectile struck a tanker 68 nautical miles northeast of Saudi Arabia on Friday according to a report released by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday.
The U.S. has banned government employees working in Saudi Arabia from using airports in the country without special authorisation. It comes after a deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed at least 13 people last week.
Iran has offered to help ease escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, warning that further conflict would benefit only Israel. The offer followed a phone call between the Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers.
AnewZ’s recent reporting from Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates brings audiences closer to the technologies, and the decisions, shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Two Iranian men have pleaded not guilty in a London court to charges of allegedly gathering intelligence on the Israeli Embassy, Britain’s oldest synagogue and other potential targets on behalf of Iranian intelligence services.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Reuters on Monday (5 October) that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its uranium enrichment capacity to satisfy U.S. demands and end the countries' seven-month war.
The Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones early Wednesday, Yemen’s Transport Ministry said. The attack came as fighting intensified between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed government forces.
Israelis mark three years since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, triggering a military assault that destroyed much of Gaza, where conditions remain dire despite a year-old ceasefire that is meant to halt the war for good.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
