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A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran survives crossfire in the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump pushes a one-page peace framework and Iran's response is expected imminently.

Riyadh refused to let the US use Prince Sultan Airbase and its airspace for a military escort mission through the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to Washington's plans and exposing deep rifts among Gulf allies.

A Kremlin-proposed truce for Victory Day disintegrated within hours, with both sides launching hundreds of drones and missiles in one of the largest escalations of 2026.

A one-page memorandum of understanding could break the two-month standoff over the world's most critical oil chokepoint — but deep mistrust on both sides leaves the outcome uncertain.

After months of blockade, naval combat, and global energy crisis, Washington and Tehran are reportedly closing in on a framework deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause Iran's nuclear program for a decade.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has announced sweeping penalties for Hajj 2026 permit violators, including fines up to SAR100,000 for facilitators, deportation for expatriates, and vehicle confiscation — the toughest enforcement measures in years.

Three dead, one critically ill, and a luxury expedition vessel stranded in the Atlantic — the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak has become a multi-country public health crisis involving WHO, five governments, and contact tracing across three continents.

Despite a global energy crisis fueled by the Middle East conflict, Indonesia posted its strongest quarterly growth in three years — powered by record government spending and resilient household consumption.

Fifteen missiles and four drones fired from Iran hit the UAE, sparking fires at a petroleum facility and endangering maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The attack shatters a fragile ceasefire and draws condemnation from across the globe.

A fragile US-Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread as Trump's military-led effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz sparks new attacks, threatens global oil supplies, and raises fears of renewed full-scale conflict.