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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas casting his ballot in Ramallah elections

Abbas Calls First Palestinian Legislative Elections in Two Decades for November 28

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced legislative elections for November 28, the first since Hamas's 2006 win shattered Palestinian unity for two decades. The vote faces deep uncertainty over Hamas participation, Israel's cooperation

July 10, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

An oil tanker navigates the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions escalate

IEA Warns US-Iran Escalation Threatens Global Oil Supply as Doha Talks Loom

The International Energy Agency warned Thursday that US strikes on Iran risk derailing oil market recovery, as Qatar braced to host talks after Khamenei's funeral. Brent crude fell to $76.37 as Hormuz

July 10, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Tehran skyline with snow-capped Alborz mountains in background on a clear day

US Diplomat Says Talks With Iran Continue Despite Third Day of Strikes in the Gulf

A senior US official confirmed Friday that diplomatic contacts with Iran continue despite a third day of Gulf strikes and tanker attacks. Khamenei was buried in Mashhad while his son Mojtaba remained

July 10, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kuwait City skyline with modern towers along the Arabian Gulf

India Embassy Kuwait Suspends Passport and Visa Services to July 19

India's embassy in Kuwait suspended normal passport and visa services through July 19, redirecting capacity to emergency citizen support amid Iran-US Gulf tensions. Around one million Indian nationals residing in Kuwait are

July 10, 2026

Government and Politics·News

UNIFIL United Nations peacekeeping vehicles deployed in southern Lebanon

Israel to Return First Lebanese Territory as CENTCOM Coordinates Pilot Zone Withdrawal

Israel will return the first 'pilot zone' in southern Lebanon to Lebanese control 'in a matter of days,' a US official confirmed, with CENTCOM coordinating transfers under the June 26 framework. Rome

July 10, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a public event, who visited Saudi Arabia in July 2026 for the first Canadian PM trip to the kingdom in 26 years

Canada Signs Mining and AI Pacts in Saudi Arabia, Carney’s First PM Visit in 26 Years

Canadian PM Mark Carney signed mining, energy and AI pacts with Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday, the first Canadian PM visit in 26 years. The two nations also established a Saudi-Canadian

July 10, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz showing the narrow passage between Iran and Oman during the US-Iran conflict

Only 5 Ships Crossed the Strait of Hormuz in 24 Hours as US-Iran Fighting Resumes

Only five vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as US and Iranian forces resumed strikes, against a prewar baseline of 130 daily crossings. Zero large tankers have used the US-coordinated

July 10, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Iranian naval forces boarding a tanker vessel in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran Halt Attacks, Mediators Race to Restore Diplomacy After Strikes

The US and Iran halted military operations on July 10 after two days of strikes, with Washington saying technical talks continue. But the structural dispute over the Strait of Hormuz that broke

July 10, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Saudi Arabia flag representing the IMEC trade corridor rerouting through Syria

Saudi Arabia Weighs Rerouting IMEC Through Syria, Sidelining Israel

Saudi Arabia is examining whether to reroute the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor through Syria rather than Israel, according to two sources familiar with discussions, in a potential setback for Israel that reflects

July 10, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Founders HQ startup campus at One Central Dubai World Trade Centre district

Dubai Opens Founders HQ at One Central, Targeting 30 Unicorns by 2033

Dubai launched Founders HQ, a startup campus at One Central backed by Sheikh Hamdan, aiming to produce 30 unicorns by 2033. The first cohort of 23 startups generated four signed corporate deals

July 10, 2026

Business·News·Technology

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Abbas Calls First Palestinian Legislative Elections in Two Decades for November 28

IEA Warns US-Iran Escalation Threatens Global Oil Supply as Doha Talks Loom

US Diplomat Says Talks With Iran Continue Despite Third Day of Strikes in the Gulf

India Embassy Kuwait Suspends Passport and Visa Services to July 19

Israel to Return First Lebanese Territory as CENTCOM Coordinates Pilot Zone Withdrawal

Canada Signs Mining and AI Pacts in Saudi Arabia, Carney’s First PM Visit in 26 Years

Only 5 Ships Crossed the Strait of Hormuz in 24 Hours as US-Iran Fighting Resumes

US and Iran Halt Attacks, Mediators Race to Restore Diplomacy After Strikes

Saudi Arabia Weighs Rerouting IMEC Through Syria, Sidelining Israel

Dubai Opens Founders HQ at One Central, Targeting 30 Unicorns by 2033

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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