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India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer has reshaped its crude sourcing strategy as Russian crude shipments in January made up the smallest portion of New Delhi’s oil imports since late 2022, according to data from industry sources, Reuters reportedDuring the same period, supplies from the Middle East rose to their highest share.Back in…
The United States moved more than 50 fighter jets toward the Middle East in the past 24 hours as Washington and Iran held high-stakes nuclear talks. The aircraft include F-22, F-35, and F-16 jets, along with several refueling planes tracked by social media accounts that monitor military flights. Flight tracking data in recent days also…
Lulu Retail Holdings, the largest pan-GCC full-line retailer, has unveiled an ambitious expansion strategy that will see the company open 50 new stores across the Gulf region between 2026 and 2028, a move expected to reshape regional retail dynamics and create hundreds of new jobs in coming years. The announcement comes as Lulu reported record…
The United States has ordered one of its most advanced naval assets, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East in a move widely seen as a significant escalation of military signalling toward Iran, as tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme intensify.The deployment comes as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Iran to reach an…
The United States is reportedly preparing for a sustained, multi-week military campaign against Iran should President Donald Trump issue the order to strike. This comes as Trump has ordered a second aircraft carrier to the region on Thursday amid the growing tensions, signalling a potential shift from posturing to active conflict.According to a report from…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (File photo) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday warned the United States’ Middle East allies that any potential US attack on the Islamic Republic would trigger a regional war, amid heightened tensions between the two countries following deadly domestic protests in Iran.Speaking at a legislative session, Khamenei told Iranians they…
The Rwenzori Mountains rise high. More than 5,000 metres, or around 16,000 feet, above sea level. You can see them for miles if the clouds let you. Some say they’re even visible from orbit. But that depends on the weather. Mist and clouds often hide them.Captured by the Landsat 9 satellite on March 13, 2024,…
USS Abraham Lincoln (AP image) The United States has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln along with three accompanying warships to the Middle East. The move has renewed the possibility of President Donald Trump ordering military action against Iran amid its violent crackdown on protesters.The US Central Command on Monday said that the carrier…
India has transformed its crude sourcing strategy, reducing Russian crude barrels while increasing its Middle Eastern shipments. Though Moscow still has a share in New Delhi’s oil inflows, the volumes are down due to compliance risks. Data from analytics firm Kpler shows that in the first three weeks of January 2026, the country imported about…
Iran has issued a stark warning that it will treat any attack “as an all-out war against us,” amid the arrival of a US aircraft carrier strike group and other military assets in the Middle East in the coming days.“This military buildup we hope it is not intended for real confrontation – but our military…
