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Qatar sends empty LNG ships back toward Gulf amid signs exports could resume
Several LNG tankers associated with Qatar are currently en route to the Persian Gulf, hinting at a potential restart of shipments through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The intensifying conflict between the US and Iran is complicating shipping dynamics in the region, prompting Asian and European buyers to explore other supply options as prices remain high. Empty tankers are being arranged around the waterway in light of the situation's volatility.
Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'
President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, hurting hopes of a quick end to the 10-week conflict that has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, damaged parts of Iran and Lebanon, and pushed up global energy prices.
Iran-Israel War Day 31 Updates: Trump claims ‘regime change’ in Iran; Israel strikes Tehran as war crosses a month
The Iran-Israel war intensifies on its 31st day with strikes across multiple fronts, including Tehran and southern Israel. Casualties rise in Lebanon and Kuwait, with infrastructure targeted. US President Trump claims "regime change" in Iran. Diplomatic efforts are underway, but an information blackout persists in Iran.
Iran‑Israel War: Heavy strikes hit Tehran as conflict enters 'new phase'
Middle East War: Heavy attacks were reported in Tehran on Friday after Israel said it was hitting "regime infrastructure" in a "new phase" of the war it launched with the United States against Iran. Early Friday, Iranian media reported heavy strikes in the capital, Tehran, shortly after Israel announced it was striking "regime infrastructure" in the city.
Panic in Tehran as Israel–Iran war enters next phase: Trump eyes U.S. response amid rising global fears
Tehran war fears are rising fast as Israel launches its most intense attacks on Iran in decades, forcing thousands to flee the capital. With over 224 Iranians killed, including civilians, and Tehran’s economy collapsing under 43% inflation, fear and frustration are spreading. Many blame Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, while others also criticize their own leadership. As Israel targets key sites, even loyal citizens feel unsafe. Meanwhile, experts warn of deeper national unrest if the economy worsens. This gripping story from the ground reveals how everyday Iranians are reacting to a crisis that may reshape the country’s future forever.
“This is how World War III begins”: As missiles rain on Tel Aviv, analysts say the next strike could drag the world in
WWIII News: Fears of a global war are escalating as Israel vows to strike Tehran following Iranian attacks that killed civilians near Tel Aviv. With tensions at boiling point, Iran warns it will hit Western military bases if provoked. Defence experts say Israel’s air campaign could be a model for future wars, including one involving cyberattacks and drone warfare. As Britain raises defence spending and the US pulls personnel from hotspots, the world watches anxiously, wondering whether diplomacy can avert a catastrophic conflict.
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Kuwait cracks down on cryptocurrency mining amid power crisis
Kuwait has launched a crackdown on cryptocurrency miners it accuses of being a "major" cause of a power crisis that has led to blackouts, as authorities seek to ease pressure on the grid before the start of a sweltering summer.
Kuwait cracks down on cryptocurrency mining amid power crisis
Crypto mining activities "constitute an unlawful exploitation of electrical power ... and may cause outages affecting residential, commercial and service areas, posing a direct threat to public safety", the ministry said. Kuwait has banned cryptocurrency trading but has no laws specifically addressing mining.
View: 377 anniversary this week but for queers in Kashmir, there is no ‘gay liberation’
The internet shutdown hits LGBTQ+ Kashmiris the hardest, robbing them of the few safe spaces where they can be themselves.
News, entertainment, communication: TV becomes channel for messaging in Kashmir
From the anxious to the prosaic, the messages on local cable channels and regional channels of national news channels with viewership in the state are varied.
OPEC's existence seems to be in danger
At Bank of America Merril Lynch's (BAML) 2015 global outlook conference on Tuesday, the bank's head of commodities, Francisco Blanch, said that "OPEC has really, in my opinion, dissolved as a cartel."
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