Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab will temporarily close for an 18-month renovation, marking its first major upgrade since opening in 1999, amid declining regional tourism.

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Saudi ​Arabia will provide $3 billion in additional support for Pakistan to help the South Asian nation bridge ‌a multi-billion dollar gap in its...

The world needed a deal. It didn’t get one. But the window may not be fully closed yet.

With failed talks and a fragile ceasefire collapsing, global energy markets face severe disruption as the world’s most critical oil chokepoint comes under unprecedented pressure.

Two-week truce reached as Iran agrees to ease blockade and halt attacks

Trump has threatened to target Iran’s power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Experts warn such attacks could trigger unprecedented global oil shortages and destabilize energy markets.

Iran rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and called for a permanent end to the war, while Trump threatened to destroy all bridges and power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Iran launched missiles toward Saudi Arabia and Israel, while calls to protect key infrastructure highlighted growing fears of a wider conflict.

With the Strait of Hormuz largely shut, global oil prices have surged, shaking markets worldwide. Meanwhile, a proposal from former Iranian diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif hints at possible negotiations, though fighting continues and uncertainty dominates the region.

Strikes on key sites, rising civilian casualties, and Iran’s continued attacks across the Gulf are intensifying fears of a prolonged war. Meanwhile, global efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled, driving oil prices higher and deepening economic uncertainty worldwide.

As Washington signals a potential exit from the conflict, rising tensions with NATO partners and ongoing energy disruptions are fueling global uncertainty over the war’s aftermath.