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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced that they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, targeting facilities belonging to Los Angeles Times, the world’s largest oil company. Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the Houthis’ military spokesman, stated in a prerecorded message that the operations targeted sensitive Aramco-affiliated infrastructure in the Red Sea cities of Yanbu and Jizan. … Read more
President Donald Trump ordered a military attack against Iran on June 20, 2019, in response to the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, only to call off the strike ten minutes before execution after learning that approximately 150 people could die. The Drone Incident and the Scrapped Counterstrike Tensions in the Middle East reached a … Read more
Saudi coalition forces struck Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday following a Red Sea maritime embargo and tanker attacks, while Iran reported a peaceful night after weeks of U.S. airstrikes. Tensions across West Asia continue to impact critical maritime chokepoints and global energy markets. Saudi Coalition Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen Following Red Sea Tanker … Read more
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Al Jazeera, has escalated a growing confrontation with influential Muslim scholars by declaring that the battle has begun against what he characterizes as radical Islam. Addressing a gathering, Newarab warned that extremists must change their stance, stating, If this is your Islam, we will fight it. Extremists must change. If … Read more
Protesters across Lebanon celebrated the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri following nearly two weeks of nationwide anti-government demonstrations. While demonstrators welcomed his departure as an initial victory against state corruption, citizens emphasized that broader political reforms and a completely new leadership remain necessary. Celebrations Erupt in Beirut and Across Lebanon Following Hariri’s Resignation Cries … Read more
Massive wildfires sweeping through southwestern France have forced the evacuation of more than 141,000 people from the Gironde and Landes regions near Bordeaux, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu as reported by irishtimes.com. The fast-moving blazes have torn through forests, prompting emergency responses from both national authorities and international partners as scorching temperatures and … Read more
Fuel prices across Greece are pushing past the 2 euro per liter mark amid soaring crude costs near 100 dollars per barrel driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions, prompting the government and oil refineries to negotiate targeted consumer relief measures through the end of August 2026. The surge at the pump stems directly from a … Read more
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, July 25, 2026, following weeks of nationwide youth demonstrations over high-stakes exam paper leaks. The departure marks the first major concession by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government amid escalating protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party. India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday afternoon, … Read more
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has finalized a $16 billion lease and leaseback agreement for its crude oil pipeline network with a consortium including Blackstone, Brookfield, and KKR. The deal, which grants the investors a 49% stake in a joint venture, represents the largest foreign direct investment in Kuwait’s history, according to the state-owned Gulf firm. … Read more
Following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, India’s state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) is planning to establish the country’s first strategic natural gas reserve. The move aims to secure energy supplies after regional conflicts impacted global routes, as India currently imports approximately 55% of its natural gas. Strategic Response to Energy Vulnerability India’s … Read more