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US to release 172 million barrels from oil reserves as Iran war drives global price surge
The United States–Israeli war on Iran entered its 13th day on Thursday, March 12, as Washington announced plans to release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an…
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US-Israel-Iran war: Tehran can be destroyed in an hour, claims Trump; IEA to release stock oil
On the 12th day of the United States-Israel-Iran war, oil prices continue to soar, prompting the International Energy Agency (IEA) to announce the release of 400 million barrels of oil from its…
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Iran war: Funeral held for commanders in Tehran, ship hit near Hormuz
Thousands gathered in Tehran on Wednesday, March 11, for the funerals of several senior Iranian military commanders killed in recent US–Israeli strikes, as the conflict continued to expand across the region. Live…
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Oman to launch mandatory savings scheme for expat workers from 2027
Muscat: Oman will introduce a compulsory savings scheme for expatriate employees starting in 2027, part of a wider set of reforms designed to improve financial security for the country’s foreign workforce. The…
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Two Holy Mosques gear up for surge of worshippers as Ramzan enters final 10 days
Makkah: Saudi authorities have rolled out an extensive operational strategy to accommodate the expected surge of worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah as the holy…
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Indian national among 4 injured after drones fall near Dubai airport
Dubai: An Indian national was among four people injured after two drones were downed near Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, March 11. In a statement posted on X, the Dubai Media…
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Iran launches ‘heaviest’ operation as missile intercepted across Gulf, Israel
Iran said early Wednesday, March 11, it launched its “most intense and heaviest operation” since the start of the war on February 28, with missile interceptions reported across Israel and several Gulf…
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UAE says it has six-month stockpile of essential goods
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it has a six-month strategic stockpile of essential goods, amid the conflict in West Asia. The country’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism said…
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US destroys 16 Iranian vessels near Strait of Hormuz amid intensifying US–Israel–Iran war
The war involving Iran, Israel and the United States (US) entered its 12th day on Wednesday, March 11, marked by continued missile exchanges, heightened regional security alerts and growing international concern. Iran…
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Iran War: Air India to operate 58 flights to and from West Asia on March 11
Full-service carrier Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express on Tuesday said they will together operate a total of 58 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on…
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2 more from Iranian women’s football team granted asylum in Australia
Two more members of the Iranian women’s football team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Wednesday. It brings to…
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We are not afraid of you: Iran’s defiant message to US, Israel
United States President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News, hinted at the possibility of talks with Iran, but it depends on the terms. He also warned that if Tehran continues…
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More fun to sink Iran ships, says Trump; Not done yet: Netanyahu
As the US-Israel war on Iran continued on its 11th day on Tuesday, March 10, the conflict showed no sign of narrowing but only widening. Iran struck an oil and gas refinery…
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Aramco reports 2025 profit of USD 104 billion, down from 2024
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco reported 2025 profits of USD 104 billion, down from the year before as the Iran war has seen its fields and facilities targeted. Aramco released its…
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Indian Embassy in Riyadh assures stable conditions, asks citizens not to panic
Hyderabad: Officials from the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Monday, March 9, assured that the current situation in the Kingdom is under control and advised the Indian community not to panic.…
