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June 24, 2026

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India burns more coal as extreme heat and Iran war squeeze energy Supplies

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India, the world’s third-largest carbon dioxide emitter, is burning more coal as energy supply disruptions due to the Iran war and a nationwide heatwave have boosted demand for the dirty fuel. More than 70% of India’s power is generated from coal-fired plants, and energy experts told CNBC that the share is expected to rise this year. […]

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May

Trump: UAE among countries urging pause on Iran strike

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US President Donald Trump said he was planning a major new assault on Iran on Tuesday but held off as he saw hope for securing a so far elusive agreement to end the war. Trump said that he stopped his purported attack plan at the urging of Gulf Arab allies, which Iran has threatened with […]

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May

Will the Iran war restart? Why this week could prove critical

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After weeks of uneasy calm, the fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran appears increasingly at risk of collapse, with mounting signs that all sides are preparing for another possible round of conflict. US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric in recent hours, posting a series of warnings and threats on Truth Social amid reports he […]

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May

The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Review: The New Rasputin

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History is littered with stories of the man behind the man — the one who was pulling the strings, orchestrating the movements, watching it all happen. Though text at the start of “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” directed by Olivier Assayas, informs us that this film is a “work of fiction with artistic intent,” it […]

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David Attenborough, ‘the voice for nature,’ turns 100

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Britain’s David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world’s most authoritative voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will on Friday celebrate his 100th birthday. After more than 70 years of film-making, Attenborough’s instantly recognisable voice is synonymous with the story of ‌nature. He is still […]

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May

UAE, Saudi report drone incidents as Iran war drags on

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A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act “fast” after efforts to ‌end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled. Emirati officials said they were […]

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May

Dubai’s ‘Green Corridor’ emerges as key trade route amid sea disruptions

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Dubai Customs’ “Green Corridor” initiative was launched as an emergency trade facilitation measure. Within weeks, it evolved into one of the Gulf’s most significant alternative logistics routes, helping businesses reroute cargo away from disrupted maritime corridors while keeping trade flows moving across the region. The initiative, activated in cooperation with Oman Customs in March 2026, […]

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May

What if disruption in Strait of Hormuz never ends?

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For months, governments, businesses and financial markets treated the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as a temporary crisis that would eventually ease through diplomacy or military de-escalation. Moody’s Ratings is now warning the world may need to think differently. In a new report, the ratings agency said the disruption to one of the world’s […]

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May

Saudi Arabia’s Tawakkalna app offers Hajj services in 19 languages

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Saudi Arabia’s national digital platform Tawakkalna is providing Hajj-related government services in 19 languages for pilgrims and workers during the 1447H Hajj season, as part of wider efforts to improve the pilgrimage experience through advanced digital solutions. The initiative comes within the efforts of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority to strengthen integration between government service entities during […]

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May

Will Trump revive Iran operation after China setback?

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President Donald Trump returned from China on Friday facing mounting pressure over Iran after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to produce any visible breakthrough on reopening the Strait of Hormuz or ending the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Instead, Washington is now openly signalling that military options are back on the table. According to The New York Times, […]

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