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Iran says tankers struck sea mines in Strait of Hormuz as oil prices climb above $115
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say several tankers have struck naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz, while independent maritime reporting confirms a vessel-fire alert but has not established the full circumstances behind Tehran's claims.
Turkey advances 10-year defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, raising questions for India
Turkey's parliamentary foreign affairs committee has approved a trilateral defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, including a collective-defence clause and provisions for military technology cooperation.
India confirms 22 nationals killed in West Asia war, including 14 seafarers, as Gulf attacks continue
India's Ministry of External Affairs says 22 citizens have died in the West Asia conflict since February, including 14 seafarers and three Indian nationals killed in Saudi Arabia.
Egypt weighs military support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks raise regional risks
Egypt's parliament is considering whether to authorise defensive military support for Saudi Arabia, as Houthi attacks and renewed diplomatic negotiations increase pressure on regional security arrangements.
Iran talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan as Gulf conflict threatens oil supplies
Planned talks in Tehran involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have raised hopes of reduced regional tensions, but continued Houthi attacks and shipping disruptions threaten diplomatic progress.
SLB shares jump 7% as Q3 revenue reaches $9.45bn, but margins remain below 2025
SLB delivered stronger third-quarter revenue, free cash flow and sequential operating profitability as Middle East activity recovered and data-centre infrastructure demand accelerated, although organic growth and year-on-year margins reveal a more complicated earnings picture.
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles over Riyadh as Houthi threats disrupt airport reopening
Saudi Arabia intercepted drones and missiles targeting Riyadh and southern cities as the Houthis renewed threats against King Khalid International Airport, which has resumed limited flights.
US pulls diplomats from Middle East as intelligence warns of advanced Iranian attack plots
US reduces Middle East embassy staffing over Iranian attack threats. Discover which countries are affected and why regional tensions are rising.
Indian national among two killed in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam airport attack
Saudi authorities have confirmed two deaths, including an Indian national, and eight injuries following an attack on King Fahd International Airport, while aviation operations have resumed and the investigation continues.
Solvay cuts 2026 profit outlook as Saudi peroxide shutdown and Middle East conflict pressure cash flow
Solvay has cut the midpoint of its 2026 EBITDA forecast by €80 million after Middle East disruption and the continued closure of a Saudi peroxide facility. The company is exploring potential contractual recovery, but weaker cash flow guidance raises questions about how quickly its industrial transformation can restore earnings resilience.