How war is messing with GPS in the UAE
Accurate GPS is a mainstay of modern life, but because of the Iran war, people in the UAE are finding that their phones think they are out at sea or in cities hundreds of kilometre…
War sparks worries of Iran ‘terror’ attacks in Europe
European countries have stepped up domestic security since US-Israeli strikes on Iran sparked the Middle East war, with fears Tehran could be plotting “terrorist” attacks as part o…
How Trump’s war with Iran changed the world in a week
Since President Donald Trump launched a new war with Iran, he has portrayed it as a shock-and-awe assault with few lasting consequences, especially for Americans. On Monday in Flor…
Gulf strategy to reduce dependence on Strait of Hormuz
Rising geopolitical tensions are forcing a fundamental reassessment of global energy security and maritime trade routes. As reliance on narrow waterways grows increasingly fragile,…
Ramadhan
An Indonesian youth rests by a bookshelf with copies of the Holy Quran on the 21st night of the holy month of Ramadhan at Al Akbar Mosque in Surabaya, early on Wednesday. – AFP
Is Europe’s gas demand recovery derailed?
Most of Europe’s largest natural gas consumers cranked gas-fired power production to multi-year highs in early 2026, raising hopes among liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters that…
Trump says US stands to benefit from rising global oil prices
Washington: President Donald Trump signalled his approval of surging global oil prices on Thursday, asserting that the UnitedStates is uniquely positioned to profit from the market…
Seeing moral purpose in war as weakness
Long before President Donald Trump chose him to lead the US military, Pete Hegseth described the moral calling that had compelled him to volunteer to serve in Iraq.He was working o…
OQGN advances feasibility study of Northern Oman CCUS hub
MUSCAT, MARCH 12OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) – the sole owner and operator of Oman’s natural gas transmission system – is making headway in studying the feasibility of developing a Carbo…
Brent nears $100 as attacks at sea rise
LONDON: Oil prices surged about 6 per cent on Thursday as Iran escalated attacks on shipping and energy facilities across the Middle East, raising fears of prolonged conflict and d…