Why the Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global oil and maritime trade
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping lane linking the Gulf to global markets, with a large share of the world’s oil and gas passing through it daily. Disruptions…
A winding conversation on loss: In praise of ‘The Mountain’ by Gorillaz
The ninth studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz is out and deals with death and grief by merging Indian classical instrumentation with the group’s eclectic pop influences. It’s an…
‘Opposite my hotel a building was bombed’: Tourists on being stuck in the Middle East
Dubai has long been marketed as a safe, stable oasis in a troubled region, so the situation has left tourists and residents shaken. Read More
Macron orders nuclear warhead increase and unveils ‘advanced deterrence’ plan for Europe
Speaking from France’s ballistic-missile submarine base in Brittany, the French president said he “will never hesitate” to protect the country’s “vital interests” and promised “circumstantial deployments” with European allies. Read…
Tel Aviv residents assess damage after Iranian missile strike kills one
Residents in Tel Aviv surveyed damage after an Iranian missile strike killed one woman, as sirens and further alerts sent people back to shelters. Read more at Read More
Sal Da Vinci wins Italy’s Sanremo festival but refuses to say whether he’ll sing at Eurovision
With the song ‘Per sempre sì’, singer-songwriter Sal Da Vinci won the 76th edition of the Sanremo Festival, the musical jamboree watched by millions of Italians that determines who will…
Israeli foreign minister accuses Spain of ‘standing with Iran’
Gideon Sa’ar’s remarks came after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which have been followed by an escalation across the Middle East. The…
Middle East travellers warned about scammers impersonating airline support accounts
Passengers requesting information about scheduled flights from airlines such as Emirates and Etihad are being approached by users asking for their contact details. Read More
UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Akrotiri is the UK’s main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and…
Watch the video: Khamenei’s rule and the three pillars of power — what were they?
The ayatollah’s death ends almost 37 years of his absolute rule over Iran. Looking at his legacy, we see a combination of religious authority, military might, and regional influence. And…