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Gwadar’s Big Bet Faces Gulf Port Rivalry

Pakistan’s Gwadar port has launched commercial marine bunkering but faces stiff competition from established Gulf hubs such as Fujairah and Duqm…reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s Gwadar port has begun offering marine

October 25, 2026

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Arab nations condemn deadly Jordan church attack

The attack, carried out by gunmen at a church in Hammoud village in the Karak governorate on Friday, prompted widespread international condemnation, with leaders and officials stressing the need to protect civilians

October 24, 2026

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Oil prices top $117 as Iran war fears and Houthi attacks rattle markets

Brent crude briefly tops $117 as Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure, a UAE oil spill and renewed US-Iran war fears unsettle global markets…reports Arab Daily News Desk Oil prices surged to

October 24, 2026

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UK deploys Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Britain will deploy RAF Typhoons, transport aircraft and military advisers to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify, targeting cities, airports and critical infrastructure…reports Asian Lite News Desk The UK will deploy RAF

October 22, 2026

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Trump Doubles Down on Iran War

US president predicts swift end to war and promises lower petrol prices, while Iran demands an end to hostilities on all fronts and accuses Washington and Israel of violating a diplomatic understanding…reports

October 18, 2026

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UN Warns Of Gaza Disaster As Winter And Floods Loom

The United Nations has warned that Gaza’s fragile ceasefire is at risk as Palestinian deaths continue and humanitarian conditions worsen. With winter approaching, the UN is urging greater aid access and renewed

October 16, 2026

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India Courts Gulf Cash as Trade Prospects Grow

India-Arab trade could reach $500 billion in 10 to 20 years as Gulf investors explore Indian opportunities at a business conclave in New Delhi….reports Asian Lite News Desk India’s trade with Arab

October 15, 2026

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Pakistan’s Mecca Pact Pledge Faces a Costly Test

Pakistan faces financial pressure over Mecca Pact military commitments with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, as IMF obligations and conflicting Yemen statements raise questions….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan is facing a financial

October 14, 2026

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GCC Loses GDP Ground Each Month of Conflict, Economist Warns

Allianz chief economist Ludovic Subran warns that regional conflict is increasing GCC fiscal pressures, urging Gulf economies to attract international capital and sustain investment…reports Asian Lite News Desk The Gulf Cooperation Council

October 14, 2026

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IMF Forecasts Gulf Economic Contraction as Hormuz Closure Hits Oil Producers

The IMF forecasts a 0.3 per cent contraction across the Middle East and Central Asia in 2026, with Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar and Bahrain facing steep declines as the Strait of Hormuz remains

October 13, 2026

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