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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement, against the backdrop of war between the US and Iran. …
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pactJoy Online
… There was no confirmation from Saudi Arabia on either incident. Takashima said concerns that Houthi attacks could hit Red Sea shipping were limiting optimism about the outlook for an end to shipping disruptions in the Middle East. …
Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreementJoy Online
… All the other recent controversies could not touch Infantino – from the way Saudi Arabia won the hosting rights to the 2034 World Cup, to US President Donald Trump’s Fifa Peace Prize, to Folarin Balogun’s escape from suspension at the World Cup. …
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa presidentJoy Online
… The US has maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the region, while another blockade is in place on Saudi Arabia’s ports in the Red Sea, imposed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis since 20 July.
Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with OmanJoy Online
… Another blockade is in place on Saudi Arabia’s ports in the Red Sea, imposed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis since 20 July. …
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopenJoy Online
The sale of gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) for $55bn (£41bn) to a group of buyers including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been finalised. …
Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EAJoy Online
… In the Red Sea, six Saudi-flagged supertankers changed course in the Gulf of Aden recently for southern Africa, while two tankers laden with Saudi oil crossed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, shipping data showed on Monday. …
Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertainDaily Guide
… he has championed the establishment of direct Hajj departures from Kumasi to spare thousands of Muslim pilgrims from the Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, Western North and adjoining regions the long and often risky road journey to Accra or Tamale before travelling to Saudi Arabia …
Mahama Pressed Over Kumasi Hajj FlightsJoy Online
… We’re ready to go anytime we want… I’m not looking to kill people.” Trump added that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman – as well as US partners such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar – had urged him against conducting strikes over the weekend. …
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on MondayJoy Online
… had asked for time to complete a deal that would lead to “the Immediate, Complete and Total” reopening of the vital strait and “an end to Iran’s nuclear threat” He did not name the countries in the post, which followed a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia …
Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick dealSmoke and flames were seen near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday following overnight alerts from Saudi civil defence warning of potential aerial attacks in the capital and Al-Kharj, amid escalating Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia since July.
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Smoke and flames were seen near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday following overnight alerts from Saudi civil defence warning of potential aerial attacks in the capital and Al-Kharj, amid escalating Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia since July.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Residents in Riyadh received air raid alerts and explosions were reported in the Saudi capital after the Iran-backed Houthis escalated attacks. It was the first such alert in Riyadh since the Houthis declared a "maritime embargo" in July and seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island.
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The US House of Representatives passed legislation giving President Donald Trump broad powers to impose sanctions on Russia and tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas. India and China are among those most exposed, as both are major buyers of Russian crude.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,310.49 per ounce on Thursday as investors processed the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and signals of further tightening, while oil prices fell as Saudi Arabia offered additional crude cargoes through Oman. An analyst expects gold to remain range-bound unless oil prices decline further, noting the Fed's hawkish message is already priced into the market.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures declined on Thursday as reports that Saudi Arabia is offering extra crude cargoes through Oman eased concerns over supply disruptions following attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline to the Red Sea.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia's coalition spokesman said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening. The Houthis denied targeting the holy city, saying their operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases, and accused Saudi Arabia of "fabrications and lies."
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly by 7.1 million barrels, contrary to analyst expectations for a draw of 1.6 million barrels. Brent crude fell 0.86% to $107.82 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 0.92% to $104.86 a barrel, as investors assessed supply risks following Saudi Arabia's suspension of oil loadings at Yanbu port after an attack on its East-West pipeline.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US government's 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.04%, its highest since 2007, driven by oil price surges and inflation concerns stemming from regional tensions. Rising global bond yields reflect expectations of higher interest rates to combat inflation, though President Trump opposes rate increases.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after supporters appeared to chant about the late Diogo Jota at teammate Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match on Saturday in Buraydah. Jota, a close friend of Neves, died on July 3 in a car crash in Spain; Al-Hilal Club Company filed a complaint with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation over the incident.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $107.05 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose 1.51% to $102.92 a barrel as attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the East-West pipeline offline and Iran-backed Houthi forces launched fresh attacks on Saudi military targets.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile and caught fire, prompting crew evacuation, as Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline after a drone attack. The disruptions raise concerns about Middle East energy supplies, which have already sent Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday following new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf, compounded by the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline that threatens up to 4% of global oil supply. Brent crude futures rose $2.90 to $107.51 per barrel and WTI futures rose $2.27 to $102.32 per barrel.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A regional diplomatic meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf powers, scheduled for Monday, was postponed "in the interests of consensus," according to Oman's foreign minister. The postponement came amid fresh attacks on Middle East oil transit routes and Saudi Arabia's closure of a 1,200-km pipeline damaged in drone strikes.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Maritime trackers reported a projectile hit a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, with the crew evacuated after a fire broke out. The incident follows Saudi Arabia's temporary closure of its East-West pipeline after a drone attack, raising concerns about global oil supply disruptions as Brent crude surges above $100 a barrel.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia has closed its critical 1,200km East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq attacked it, following an admission from Iraq's government and the firing of a military commander. The pipeline has been moving 4% to 5% of global oil supply, and the closure comes amid wider Middle East tensions and Houthi advances in Yemen.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Yemen's Houthi movement has captured the Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, bringing the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key shipping route linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The seizure follows a Houthi offensive in the south-western coastal region that has killed hundreds and displaced thousands, amid escalating conflict with Saudi Arabia involving drone and missile strikes.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump said the Iran war will not end until after November's midterm elections, and that oil prices will remain high until then. Trump argued that short-term economic pain is necessary to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, though Tehran has denied it is seeking nuclear weapons.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures held firm at $101.10 a barrel as Iran and the U.S. launched their largest attacks on shipping in their six-month-old conflict, with traders bracing for deeper supply disruptions. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain far below pre-war levels, and Brent prices have surged nearly 30% from early August lows as a permanent ceasefire agreement failed to materialize.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump said the Iran war will not end until after November's midterm elections, with oil prices rising to $100 for the first time since July amid heightened Middle East fighting. Trump told reporters he expects oil prices to fall "right after the election" and suggested Iran is "desperate to try and affect the election."
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since late July as Iran and the U.S. escalated attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reporting strikes on 10 ships and the U.S. sinking five Iranian oil tankers. Oil markets are reassessing expectations for how long supply disruptions from the region will persist.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers, in the biggest declared wave of attacks on shipping by both sides since a six-month-old war began. The attacks sent oil prices surging, with Brent crude breaching $100 a barrel for the first time since July, and the U.S. average retail diesel price hit a fresh all-time high above $5.94 a gallon.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude climbed past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, driven by fresh US-Iran strikes and continuing Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities and Red Sea tankers. The price reflects the highest level since the Iran-US ceasefire collapsed in late July.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices rose for the fourth consecutive session as renewed Middle East attacks, including Iranian-backed Houthi strikes on Saudi cities and U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers, heightened concerns about supply disruptions. Brent crude reached $99.33 a barrel, up 1.4%, as analysts warn the market continues to price in a "sizeable risk premium" with peace talks still distant.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US Central Command struck five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island in response to Iranian attacks on an American warship. Tehran then launched 20 missiles at a US base in Jordan, of which Jordan said it shot down 18, with two falling in unpopulated areas.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or. Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Al Nassr win the league title, while Hakimi has impressed at Paris Saint-Germain and could become the first Moroccan to win the award.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi hopes to be called up to the Black Stars after scoring twice in Hearts' 4-0 opening win over Berekum Chelsea. Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to name his squad in coming days for September 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Richarlison has been excluded from Tottenham's Premier League squad for the first half of the season after requesting to leave. The Brazilian forward was close to joining Everton before Tuesday's transfer deadline, but the deal fell through; he is expected to leave in coming days, with transfer windows in Turkey and Saudi Arabia still open.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia has condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on its supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, killing two Filipino sailors. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions following US air strikes on Iran and Iranian strikes on US bases.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UAE said it intercepted a drone approaching from Iranian territory over its waters and denied reports of an attack on Al Menhad airbase, after the US struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island and Iran retaliated with attacks on US bases in Jordan and the UAE.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Barcelona are closing in on a transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, valued at £8.6m, with the deal expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline. The 29-year-old Brazil international is set to travel for a medical on Monday.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →