Saturday, June 20, 2026

Kuwait

June 11, 2026

Trump vows U.S. will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’

Mr Trump also threatened that the U.S. would soon seize control of Kharg Island and Iran’s oil infrastructure.

President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz
May 5, 2026

Iran accuses UAE of cooperating with ‘aggressors’ against Iran

Iranian foreign ministry’s spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has accused the United Arab Emirates of “support for and cooperation with the aggressors against Iran”.

UAE leaders
May 3, 2026

OPEC+ announces 188,000 barrels daily output rise amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Seven OPEC+ countries—Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia, and Saudi Arabia—agreed on the adjustment after a virtual meeting on global market review on Sunday.

Fuel pump
April 7, 2026

OPEC+ warns of cost of repairing energy assets in Middle East

The core of the OPEC+ group of oil producers has expressed concern over Iran’s attacks on energy infrastructure amid oil shortages persisting amid the war in the Middle East.

Oil assets in Middle East
March 26, 2026

Iran begging U.S. to make peace deal: Trump

Mr Trump reiterated his desire for Iran to “permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions” and to, in his words, “chart a new path forward”.

U.S. President Donald
March 26, 2026

Kuwait steps up emergency measures amid severe weather

Motorists were advised to drive carefully, lower speeds, and avoid areas prone to water accumulation.

Kuwait
March 23, 2026

Middle East Crisis: China urges U.S., Israel to stop military action

Analysts have said that if the war is prolonged, it could undermine global growth and weaken demand for Chinese exports.

Middle East crisis
March 10, 2026

How Iran, U.S.-Israeli war could reshape global order, worsen poverty in Nigeria

For countries far removed from the battlefield, including Nigeria and much of Africa, the consequences would still be profound.

Trump, Khamenei, Netanyahu
March 9, 2026

Bahrain says dozens injured in Iranian drone attack on Sitra

The reported attack came amid escalating regional tensions after Iran launched a series of strikes across the Middle East over the past week.

Iranian drone attack on Bahrain
March 3, 2026

U.S. closes Gulf embassies as Iran intensifies retaliatory attacks

The State Department made the decision on Tuesday after the embassy in Riyadh was targeted by two Iranian drones late Monday night.

U.S. flag and ruins in Iran.