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Yemen’s Houthi fighters claim to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea – a move that threatens to further escalate the already volatile situation in the Middle East. …
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damageJoy Online
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi movement has said its forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea that “violated” its blockade of Saudi ports, as the US carried out a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. …
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikesJoy Online
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% to their highest in more than six weeks on Thursday, with the United States launching a new round of strikes on Iran and Yemen’s Houthis targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea. …
Oil prices rise to six-week high as US-Iran tensions escalateJoy Online
… It also comes two days after Iran’s allies in Yemen, the Houthis, announced a “maritime blockade” against the kingdom. …
US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi ArabiaJoy Online
… Trump also threatened to “take care of” the Houthi rebels if the Iran-backed militant group in Yemen followed through on its threatened blockade of Saudi ports. …
Trump threatens to target Iran’s bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persistJoy Online
… The constant trading of strikes has raised fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis opened a new front in the Iran war by threatening to target vessels carrying Saudi oil in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and announcing a naval block …
Oil prices rise slightly after US announces new round of strikes on IranJoy Online
… The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually abusing many women, and torturing Ethiopian migrants in Yemen – allegedly collecting more than 1bn Ethiopian birr ($6.1m; £4.6m) from victims in the process. …
Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ringJoy Online
Oil prices settled over 1% higher on Monday after volatile trading through the session, as traders weighed hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations against Yemen’s Houthis imposition of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. …
Oil settles 1% higher as hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations offset Houthi threatJoy Online
Yemen’s Houthis have announced a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia. The Iran-backed group’s military spokesman said it would begin immediately and was in retaliation for a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Houthi-controlled north-western Yemen. …
Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ on Saudi ArabiaJoy Online
… Analysts say Iran has signalled it may use its Houthi allies in Yemen to shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, opening a new front against Washington and putting a second of the world’s most vital energy arteries at risk. …
Oil prices turn lower as traders weigh impact of renewed US strikes on IranSmoke 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.
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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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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 →
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 →
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 →
Oil prices have jumped to $105 a barrel as US-Iran conflict intensifies and the Strait of Hormuz faces effective closure, while US and UK long-term borrowing costs have surged to their highest level in decades. Analysts warn that rising energy and borrowing costs are placing pressure on financial markets and the global economy.
10 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 →
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 →
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 →
Eswatini received two additional third-country nationals deported from the United States under a bilateral agreement, bringing the total to over 30 deportees since last year. The Trump administration's $5.1 million agreement with Eswatini has drawn legal and rights group challenges, with some deportees allegedly detained despite having served criminal sentences in the US.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Africa envoy has called on the UN Security Council to extend its arms embargo to all of Sudan to halt external military and financial support, citing escalating drone attacks by both the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Russia and China oppose the move, saying it would weaken Sudan's army's effectiveness, and a wider embargo would require a Security Council vote.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices climbed Tuesday after Iran said it would adopt a "fully offensive" military posture and the U.S. ruled out extending a ceasefire agreement, with progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz stalled. Brent crude rose 0.3% to $91.14 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained to $85.04.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deaths more than doubled on the Central Mediterranean and nearly tripled on the Eastern Mediterranean in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, even as overall arrivals to Europe fell sharply, according to the International Organisation for Migration.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr. Thomas Oertle has been appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to Ghana, Benin and Togo. He previously served as Switzerland's Head of Mission in Muscat and held senior roles in African cooperation and Middle Eastern diplomacy.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A $50 million ransom paid in late 2025 to free hostages seized by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali has helped fund their advances across West Africa and the group's global network, according to a U.N. report. Three regional sources identified the United Arab Emirates as having made the payment, which distributed funds to fighters in the Sahel region and al Qaeda affiliates in Yemen and beyond.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend following attacks on tankers, with only five commodity vessels transiting on Saturday and none on Sunday, compared to 31 in the prior weekend, according to shiptracking data. The slowdown occurred as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the Middle East conflict stalled and Iran's Foreign Minister said Washington must meet Iran's conditions regarding the strait for shipping to resume.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as doubts over a U.S.-Iran peace deal and attacks on ships in the Middle East heightened supply concerns, with Brent futures gaining 0.81% to $89.63 a barrel and U.S. WTI crude rising 0.85% to $83.91.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil and gold prices climbed on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions escalated, including separate attacks on shipping by the U.S. and Iran-aligned Houthis, and a North Korean missile launch, ahead of U.S. consumer price index data expected to signal potential Federal Reserve rate decisions. U.S. crude rose to $83.94 a barrel and Brent to $89.60 per barrel, while spot gold gained to $4,387.03 an ounce.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oman says positive talks are underway with Iran over an agreement to secure a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran warns that any deal would not immediately reopen the waterway. Iran says reopening depends on other conditions, including US compensation for alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices extended gains on Friday as Iran, working with Oman, proposed banning vessels deemed hostile from the Strait of Hormuz and imposing heavy fines for violations. Brent crude rose to $83.29 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $77.93, with analysts attributing the move to concerns over Iran's draft plan to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from the strait through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas is transmitted.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →