Tag: Iran

Why Is UK Inflation Rising Again? Energy Bills Push July 2026 Inflation to 2.9% as Iran War Fuels Cost Pressures

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
A surge in household energy bills pushed British inflation to a 4-month high in July. It aligns with predictions...

What Do Satellite Images Reveal About the Oil Spills Near Iran and Oman?

Environment Senuri Vithanage -
New satellite images show two separate oil spills spreading through waters near Iran and Oman. Scientists say both events...

UAE Walks Away from OPEC—Is a New Gulf Power Struggle Just Beginning?

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
What was once unimagined in the Gulf has now turned into a pivotal moment for the world oil market....

British Factories See Strongest Growth in Almost Two Years as Supply Chain Pressures Ease

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Polls find that factories are in an upbeat mood despite fears over the economic impact of the U.S. war...

Why Is the UK Seeking Extradition of a Man Accused of Spying for Iran at a British Base in Cyprus?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK has asked Cyprus to extradite a dual British-Azerbaijani national suspected of spying on a British air base...

As Gulf Tensions Escalate, Bahrain Makes a Defining Stand Beside Saudi Arabia

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
MANAMA, Bahrain — July 28, 2026: In a remarkable act of solidarity in the Gulf region, the Kingdom of...
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Trump Paused Attacks on Iran – What Happens Next?

Global Senuri Vithanage -
President Donald Trump has stopped attacks on Iran for a second night in a row. The goal is to...

US Launches New Strikes on Iran as Tensions Reach New Heights

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The US military says it has carried out another series of attacks on Iran. The strikes target Iran's capacity...

US Soldier Killed in Iraq as Iran Tensions Continue to Rise

Global Senuri Vithanage -
A US service member has been killed in northern Iraq after an Iranian drone attack, according to the US...

Missiles, Mixed Narratives and Mounting Tensions: Gulf Crisis Deepens as Qatar Condemns Iran

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Amman, July 14-15, 2026 – According to the Jordan Press Agency "Petra", new tension was registered on July 14,...

Why Trump Dropped the 20% Hormuz Fee – But kept the Iran Blockade

Global Senuri Vithanage -
US President Donald Trump has dropped his plan to charge a 20% fee on cargo ships passing through the...

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate After Tanker Incident Involving Iran, UAE and US

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage -
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused Iran of carrying out a missile attack on two of its oil...

US-Iran Conflict: US Agrees to Stand Down After Strikes

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" after a recent exchange of strikes, according to media reports....

Is the Iran War Really Over? Trump Says a Deal Is Already Signed

Global Senuri Vithanage -
US President Donald Trump has revealed that he has already signed a preliminary agreement to end the conflict with...

Is the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Really Happening This Sunday?

Global Senuri Vithanage -
US President Donald Trump has announced that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is imminent. He...

Helicopter Incident in Hormuz Raises Tensions Between U.S. and Iran

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The United States and Iran have exchanged military strikes after a helicopter incident near the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions...