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Will Trump’s Gamble With Iran Spark Global Conflict?
Editor’s Note The Israeli expectations of a quick Iranian caving in have been belied. The Iranian missiles have also ruptured the Iron Dome to rain missiles on civilian and high-value Israeli strategic commercial targets. The US has also got into...
What are the nuclear contamination risks from attacks on Iran: Explained
President Donald Trump said Iran's main nuclear sites had been "obliterated" in military strikes overnight, including on the deeply buried Fordow facility, as the U.S. joined attacks launched by Israel on June 13. Experts have said military...

What are the nuclear contamination risks from attacks on Iran?
President Donald Trump said Iran's main nuclear sites had been "obliterated" in military strikes overnight, including on the deeply buried Fordow facility, as the US joined attacks launched by Israel on Jun 13. Experts have said military strikes...

stc taps Huawei for 5G-A tech in Bahrain
In sum – what to know: stc Bahrain partners with Huawei – The pair signed a strategic agreement to co-develop AI-powered digital services and 5G-Advanced solutions, accelerating Bahrain’s digital transformation. Joint roadmap for innovation – The...

Kuwait Floats RFP for 1.1GW Solar Project in Shagaya Renewable Energy Park
Kuwait issues RFP for a 1.1GW solar PV project in Shagaya Park, inviting bids from six prequalified firms. The 30-year PPA-backed project includes a 400kV transmission substation. June 15, 2025. By EI News Network In a major push toward clean...

Strait of Hormuz Closure? India sitting pretty on oil front, no worries on gas at all
US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows. For...

Kuwait issues RFP for 1.1GW solar power project in Shagaya Renewable Energy Park
Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) and the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 1.1 gigawatts (GW) [or 1,100 megawatts (MW)] Al Dibdibah Power and Al Shagaya Renewable...

Iran-Israel War: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US
New Delhi India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil in June, importing more than the combined volumes from Middle Eastern suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, amid market volatility triggered by Israel's dramatic attack on Iran. The US...

‘Highest in two years’: India increases oil imports from Russia, US amidst Iran-Israel war; why it's about strategic positioning, not panic
Indian refiners are expected to purchase 2-2.2 million barrels per day of Russian crude oil in June, reaching a two-year peak. (AI image) Iran-Israel conflict impact: India has increased its Russian oil procurement in June, with import volumes...

India ramps up Russian oil imports as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
New Delhi: India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil in June, importing more than the combined volumes from key Middle Eastern suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, amid market volatility triggered by Israel's dramatic attack on Iran. The...

Investors brace for more oil price spikes as US bombs Iran sites
A U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites could push oil prices even more and trigger an automatic rush to safety, investors said, as they assessed how the latest escalation of tensions would ripple through the global economy. The reaction in Middle...

Iran-Israel War: UAE Overflights Stable, Saudi Doubles After Conflict
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) [Editor's Note: Follow our live blog for real-time updates on the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict.] The UAE's air traffic has stayed normal since the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran on June 13 , but...

Iran-Israel war escalation to impact India€™s trade with West Asia, say experts
New Delhi, Jun 22 (PTI) Any further escalation of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel will have wider implications for India's trade with West Asian countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, say experts. They said that the...

Bitcoin Volatility Liquidates $700M, the US Strikes Iran as Conflict Escalates (Weekend Watch)
Crypto markets are going through considerable volatility throughout the past 24 hours as international events are certainly playing their part. Bitcoin dropped to an intraday low of around $101,000, causing a considerable uptick in liquidated...

Seven Options for Iran After US Attacks
Iran must decide on a response to the attacks on three key nuclear sites by the United States while facing U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of further military action if it retaliates itself. Below are seven options for possible action by...

India shifts oil sourcing as conflict threatens Hormuz; boosts imports from Russia, US in June
India has increased its oil imports from Russia and the United States in June, outpacing combined purchases from traditional Middle Eastern suppliers, news agency PTI reported, citing data from global trade analytics firm Kpler. According to...

Iran-Israel war escalation to impact India' s trade with West Asia, say experts
Any further escalation of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel will have wider implications for India's trade with West Asian countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, say experts. They said that the war has already started...

More Rewards, More Value: Ooredoo Kuwait Brings LuLu Hypermarket to Nojoom
(MENAFN- BPG Group) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kuwait City, Kuwait – [June 16th,2025] — Ooredoo Kuwait, the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services, proudly announces a strategic new partnership with LuLu Hypermarket, the largest and...

Kuwait strongly condemns Israeli regime’s attack against Iran
Kuwaiti foreign minister strongly condemned the Zionist regime's attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran’s territories, calling it a clear violation of Iran's sovereignty and a gross violation of international law and the United Nations...

Fordow: Everything you need to know about Iran’s nuclear crown jewel
Fordow was Iran’s nuclear stronghold: deeply buried, heavily fortified, and politically charged. More than just a uranium enrichment site, it was a symbol of Iran’s defiance. To Tehran, Fordow acted as insurance and a bargaining chip in nuclear...