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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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May 15, 2026
After BRICS meet ends without resolution on Middle East, Abbas Araghchi blames UAE's ties with Israel
In response, Abu Dhabi categorically rejected Tehran's allegations and its attempts to justify Iranian attacks targeting the UAE
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May 15, 2026
Good news! Iran permits India and China-bound vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
An Indian-flagged commercial vessel has come under attack off the coast of Oman but all its 14 crew members are safe, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday
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May 14, 2026
Oman authorities rescue crew aboard Indian-flagged ship targeted near Hormuz; MEA calls attack 'unacceptable'
The ministry revealed that all Indian crew aboard the vessel are safe after the Omani authorities rescued them
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May 14, 2026
Mandatory military service: Can Benjamin Netanyahu secure permanent exemption for ultra-Orthodox men through legislation?
Two key ultra-Orthodox parties of the Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition have quit over the issue of military conscription. The matter has become increasingly contentious during the country’s prolonged war against Hamas in Gaza
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May 14, 2026
Israel takes an active role in Syria as sectarian tensions escalate between Druze and Islamist forces
The latest cycle of violence began reportedly with a controversial audio clip, allegedly featuring a Druze cleric insulting the Prophet
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May 14, 2026
Why Jordan has decided to ban Muslim Brotherhood
Jordan’s largest opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, which is also a Hamas ally, is unlikely to go down without a fight
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May 14, 2026
Israel escalates West Bank offensive with tanks, displacing thousands
Israel has deployed tanks, adopting a strategy reminiscent of its Gaza campaign, uprooting over 40,000 Palestinians in the largest displacement since 1967
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May 13, 2026
Can Iran destroy US Navy ships near Strait of Hormuz? Intel on Tehran's missiles will shock Trump
Determined to stay put before the US might, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has reportedly expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" under a new plan
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May 11, 2026
Ending a war or redefining the regional order? Diplomatic deadlock deepens over US-Israel–Iran conflict
POTUS Donald Trump’s rejection of the latest peace proposal from Iran signals an escalation that could usher a dangerous new phase for the Middle East
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May 09, 2026
Indian sailor killed after wooden dhow catches fire, capsizes near Strait of Hormuz; 17 rescued
17 Indian sailors were rescued after a wooden dhow near the Strait of Hormuz capsized due to a fire. One sailor was killed in the incident
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May 07, 2026
Epic! Decades-old Iranian F-5 jet defeated Patriot system to bomb US base in Kuwait
With no advanced technology or stealth features, the Iranian fighter jet carried out a conventional bombing mission on Camp Buehring, proving Donald Trump was wrong to say the Iranian Air Force was obliterated
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May 07, 2026
In a first, Israel used Iron Dome on foreign soil to protect UAE from Iranian missiles
The deployment of the noted air defence system and IDF soldiers in Abu Dhabi is seen by experts not as an isolated bilateral action, but rather as part of a larger regional security posture against a common enemy
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May 06, 2026
Iran doubles down on control over Hormuz with new transit pass system for ships
US-Israel–Iran war escalated into a fight for control over the Strait of Hormuz, and now Iran looks to employ a new maritime strategy
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April 23, 2026
Can economic warfare in Strait of Hormuz achieve what missiles and airstrikes failed to deliver?
The US has extended a ceasefire with Iran but refused to put any deadline on it
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April 20, 2026
Iran weaponising 'time' as Islamabad talks with US is in limbo
Iran realises that the costs would be enormous for the US if the war is a protracted one. Strategically, it would favour Iran if the war lasts long
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