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World Politics & Diplomacy 03 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Xi Says Deeper China-Oman Ties Are Strategic as Beijing Courts Gulf Stability

Chinese President Xi Jinping said deeper ties with Oman are strategically important for both countries, underscoring Beijing’s effort to deepen influence in the Gulf while presenting itself as a stabilizing force in the Middle East. The remarks came during a rare visit by Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to China, with shipping security through the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional diplomacy in focus.

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World Politics & Diplomacy22 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Iran Reports Seven Tankers Damaged or Burning in Strait of Hormuz as War Fears Intensify

Iran says seven oil tankers have been damaged or set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy supplies, sharply raising tensions in a region already on edge. The incident has intensified fears of a wider confrontation, with shipping security and the risk of escalation now at the center of international concern.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 10:51 AM IST

Ship Attack Reports Near Hormuz Hit Record High as Oil Exports Slow

Reports of vessels being struck near the Strait of Hormuz have surged to their highest weekly level on record, according to BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency. The spike comes as regional shipping risk intensifies and oil exports show signs of slowing, underscoring the strategic vulnerability of one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM IST

Iranian Basij Female Commander Killed in Latest Attack on Security Forces

An Iranian female Basij unit commander has been assassinated in southeastern Iran, according to reports, in the latest lethal strike targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ security network. The killing comes amid a sharp rise in militant violence near the strategically vital Chabahar region, intensifying pressure on Tehran as it confronts both internal unrest and external threats.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 02:19 AM IST

Singapore-Flagged Container Ship Sinks After Projectile Strike in Strait of Hormuz

A Singapore-flagged container ship, the GFS Pride, sank in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile on Tuesday, Singapore maritime authorities said. All 21 crew members were evacuated safely, but the incident underscores the persistent security risk to commercial shipping in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive waterways.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 01:25 PM IST

UAE Says flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Suicide Attack in New Escalation of Case

The United Arab Emirates has said an Omani co-pilot on a flydubai flight intended to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv’s airport, sharply escalating a case that has already drawn international attention. The latest account adds new detail to allegations surrounding the incident, including reports of a pill, restraint measures, and an all-male cabin crew response.

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Global Health & Biotech12 Oct 2026, 06:49 PM IST

FlyDubai Attack Probe Draws Scrutiny to Melbourne Mosque

Investigators examining an alleged FlyDubai hijacking plot have turned attention to an Australian mosque and Islamic centre in Melbourne, raising questions about how authorities assess radicalisation risks across transnational networks. The case, which UAE officials say involved an Omani co-pilot who planned a suicide attack on a flight to Tel Aviv, has widened into a politically sensitive inquiry touching aviation security, counterterrorism cooperation and community trust.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11 Oct 2026, 09:12 PM IST

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Began Drift Toward Extremism in Australia

The United Arab Emirates said the Flydubai co-pilot accused of planning a suicide attack on a flight to Tel Aviv began a “drift towards extremism and terrorism” while living in Australia, according to reporting cited by the BBC and Reuters. The allegation adds a transnational dimension to an already grave aviation-security case, raising questions about radicalization pathways, airline vetting and the limits of pre-emptive detection.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM IST

Iran Intensifies Tanker Attacks in Hormuz as Oil and Gas Flows Rebound

Iran has stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with tanker incidents reaching their highest weekly level since the start of the Iran war, according to reports cited by Reuters and Bloomberg. The escalation comes as oil and gas flows through the chokepoint have been recovering, underscoring how quickly maritime risk can reprice energy security and disrupt global trade.

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