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July 13, 2026
OPINION | Oil shock to supply shock: Why India needs a ‘just-in-case’ industrial strategy
While India possesses fiscal strength with substantial foreign exchange reserves and a low fiscal deficit, this buffer must be used for strategic transformation rather than returning to the pre-2020 global trade model
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July 11, 2026
Trump issues fresh warning as US demands Iran secure Strait of Hormuz
If Iran refuses to cooperate, the US has indicated that consequences will follow, both militarily and economically
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July 10, 2026
OPINION | Hydro-politics of the Jordan River
Israel and Jordan, ranking ninth and 15th, respectively, in the baseline water stress index, are among the water-scarce countries in the region.
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July 09, 2026
Why this café in Abu Dhabi is a petrolhead’s paradise
Rashed Al Fahim, who launched DRVN in 2019, wanted to unite his three passions and provide a public view of his father’s car collection
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July 09, 2026
OPINION | Geopolitical volatility resurfaces in the Persian Gulf
Washington cancelled its sanction waiver for Iranian crude, underscoring the volatility of the sanctions landscape
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July 03, 2026
OPINION: Has technology, Gen Z changed the meaning of Muharram?
Muharram commemorations have undergone a profound digital transformation over the past decade, moving from intimate, local gatherings to globally accessible, high-definition livestreams and social media campaigns
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July 03, 2026
Adani, IHC Group ink MoU for $11.5 billion aluminium project in Odisha
The 50:50 project with the Abu Dhabi-based firm is India's largest metallurgy FDI and Odisha's largest-ever foreign direct investment proposal
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June 27, 2026
India leads Dubai's greenfield FDI with 241 new projects worth $1.65 billion
Indian companies account for nearly one in five projects announced in the emirate in 2025
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June 26, 2026
US considers moving military bases to Israel amidst rising Iranian threats
The United States is conducting a strategic review of its military deployment in the Middle East, considering moving bases to Israel after significant damage to key facilities exposed vulnerabilities to Iranian missile and drone capabilities
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June 25, 2026
Rubio in Middle East to reassure Gulf allies over US-Iran deal
The GCC states fear that significant concessions, including sanctions relief and a lack of restrictions on Iran's missile program, could undermine regional security and alter the balance of power
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June 15, 2026
Distrust lingers despite US-Iran peace deal framework, Trump's claims of Strait of Hormuz reopening
The newly announced peace framework between the US and Iran may have eased tensions and paved the way for the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but deep mistrust of Washington continues to persist in Iran
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June 15, 2026
Fragile start to US-Iran peace plan, key issues still a challenge
Ambiguities remain, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear programme, the lifting of US sanctions on Iranian assets, and the extent of the ceasefire, especially concerning Israel's actions in Lebanon
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June 14, 2026
India to get Iranian oil soon? Strait of Hormuz reopening to Tehran's nuclear arms, 5 key US deal takeaways
Iran's nuclear programme, uranium enrichment activities and mechanisms for handling its stockpile of highly enriched uranium would be negotiated within 60 days of the memorandum
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June 13, 2026
Message in missile strikes: Why is the US targeting ships with Indian crews in the Persian Gulf?
The attacks, aimed at engine rooms, suggest an intent to disable rather than sink, hinting at a deliberate message
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June 12, 2026
OPINION | ‘I didn’t promise anything’: Trump’s diplomacy of tariffs, coercion, and contempt
US President Donald Trump's recent statements regarding a potential deal with Iran, made during his recent appearance on Meet the Press, have been met with scepticism
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May 26, 2026
Will Pakistan snub Trump? US President's Abraham Accords demand tests Islamabad
Pakistan, a mediator in the Iran peace process, has historically not recognised Israel, and this demand challenges its long-standing foreign policy principles amidst complex regional dynamics
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May 23, 2026
Sacred beats: The rise of Sufi pop culture in the Middle East
Sufi-inspired music is being transformed into a modern youth culture phenomenon, blending traditional Islamic mystical elements with electronic music, EDM, rock, and digital visuals
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May 21, 2026
What’s on agenda as PM Modi to chair crucial Council of Ministers meeting amid global crisis?
The prime minister is expected to direct ministries and departments to take steps aimed at minimising inconvenience to citizens
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May 18, 2026
Could Iran-US conflict hit the internet next? Iran’s undersea cable move raises alarm
As Iran threatens to impose charges on tech giants for undersea internet cables, concerns grow that global digital tensions could raise the cost of cloud services
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May 18, 2026
Will the UAE invade Iran's Lavan Island? Why the US wants Tehran’s Persian Gulf territory seized
The UAE is aligning itself with Israel and the US at the cost of Saudi Arabia's goodwill, and any blow to Lavan Island will be a huge drawback for Tehran.
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May 18, 2026
Decoding the economics of the Hormuz crisis for India | OPINION
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz significantly impact India’s economy by driving up oil prices and inflation, affecting trade, and threatening energy security
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May 17, 2026
Drone strike sparks fire near Abu Dhabi‘s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
A drone strike caused a fire in an electrical generator outside the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi
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May 16, 2026
Repels sleep, boosts combat rage: What is 'Jihadi Drug' Captagon's connection to the Middle East conflicts?
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) states remain in the thic of things as experts claim captagon trafficking could change rapidly in the context of the evolving security situation
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May 16, 2026
Can USS Abraham Lincoln be sunk by Iran's North Korean submarines?
Diesel-electric attack submarines pose a realistic threat to the US Navy's amphibious attack ships, aircraft carriers, and even nuclear submarines; challenging sonar conditions in the Strait of Hormuz could make things even harder
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May 16, 2026
How Kuwait is struggling to resolve its long-standing Bidoon crisis
If Kuwait is paying international agencies millions of dollars to benefit refugees worldwide, why can't they handle their own refugees?
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