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Middle East Oil Exports Rebound to 12.8 Million Bpd as Saudi Shipments Recover

Middle East crude exports have rebounded to about 12.8 million barrels a day, according to market reporting, as Saudi Arabia restores shipments after pipeline repairs and regional flows normalize. The recovery underscores how quickly the world’s most important oil-exporting region can reassert supply after a disruption, while also highlighting the lingering strategic limits of bypass routes around the Strait of Hormuz.

By RDU Global Wire4 min read

India & World Affairs20m ago

US Says India Trade Pact Is 90%-Plus Done, Hailing Potential Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties

A senior US State Department official said the long-awaited India-US trade agreement is more than 90% complete and could be finalized soon, calling it a breakthrough that would "unleash another level" of bilateral relations. The official also pointed to a packed diplomatic calendar, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned India visit, a possible Modi trip to the US for the G20 summit in Florida, and renewed momentum on the Quad and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance2h ago

Pine Labs Turns the Corner as Payments Pioneer Builds an AI-Driven Fintech Stack

Pine Labs has evolved from a point-of-sale hardware provider into a broad fintech platform spanning checkout, consumer finance, gift cards, issuing and banking infrastructure, with more than 11.5 lakh merchants across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East by Q1 FY27. After years of heavy expansion and losses, the company posted its first full-year consolidated profit in FY26, though its latest quarterly results show the turnaround remains sensitive to business mix and continued investment.

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India Entertainment & Culture9h ago

Guardian to Stream Venice Prize-Winning Documentary 'NAZA' Free Worldwide After Theatrical Run

The Guardian and French distributor mk2 Films have announced a broad theatrical rollout for the Venice Special Jury Prize-winning documentary NAZA, followed by a free global release on the newspaper's website. The film, which examines Israel's military and intelligence establishment through the lens of investigative reporting, is also at the centre of a political storm in Israel, where officials have attacked its filmmakers and supporters have rallied in their defence.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Why Netanyahu Could Address the UN in New York Despite an ICC Arrest Warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his appearance at the UN General Assembly to defend Israel's military campaigns in Gaza, Iran and across the Middle East, even as an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for alleged war crimes remained in force. The reason he was not detained in New York lies in the limits of the ICC's reach and the legal protections afforded to visiting heads of government on U.S. soil.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Rubio, Jaishankar Reaffirm U.S.-India Strategic Ties as Sanctions Pressure on Russia and Iran Looms

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York on September 23, 2026, in talks that underscored the centrality of the U.S.-India partnership to Indo-Pacific security. The two officials also discussed developments in the Middle East and the possibility of sanctions against states that continue economic engagement with Russia and Iran, highlighting the widening geopolitical stakes surrounding energy security and great-power competition.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace4h ago

Saudi Coalition Says It Intercepts Houthi Missiles and Drones as Yemen War Spills Toward Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the kingdom, underscoring the continuing reach of Yemen's war beyond its borders. The reported attacks came amid a wider regional escalation, with Reuters and other outlets linking the episode to heightened tensions involving Iran, Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace5h ago

Yemen's War Reignites as Hospitals Overflow and Aid Warnings Mount

Yemen's long-frozen civil war is surging again, with renewed fighting pushing already fragile hospitals to the brink and deepening what aid workers describe as a rapidly worsening humanitarian emergency. Reports from the front and from medical facilities point to rising casualties, worsening child malnutrition and a conflict dynamic increasingly shaped by regional escalation.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace5h ago

Yemen Urges National Mobilization as Houthi Threats Raise Fears of Wider Regional Fallout

Yemen's internationally recognized government has called on citizens to mobilize against the Iran-backed Houthi movement, framing the appeal as a response to escalating rebel moves that it says threaten the country's security and the global economy. The appeal comes amid mounting concern over Houthi activity around a key maritime chokepoint, intensifying an already volatile conflict with regional and international implications.

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