Middle East

Middle East

A worker manages stacked liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders at a distribution center. In response to supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz conflict, India has established mandatory daily cooking gas production targets totaling 63,810 metric tons across domestic refiners to secure domestic supplies. Photo: Reuters

India sets targets for oil companies to boost cooking gas output amid Middle East war

The mandate mitigates import reliance after the Strait of Hormuz conflict disrupted Middle Eastern supply routes, which previously fulfilled 90% of India's LPG import needs.

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. Photo: Reuters

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges waterway's reopening

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 6, 2026. Photo: Reuters

US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ahead of the expected signing of a defence deal between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan pledge mutual defence as Middle East turmoil escalates

People walk past an anti-US billboard on a street in Tehran, Iran, 3 August, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/File Photo

Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition

Rescuers clear rubble to search for victims following a strike in Qeshm, Iran, in this still image taken from video released 30 July, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Drone strike near Suez Canal in Egypt raises new security threat in widening war

Reza Pahlavi tells Reuters his goal is to lead a transition to a new Iranian government. “I'm not the destination, I'm a bridge to the destination.” Photo: Reuters

Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi's faltering bid to lead Iran

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Oil prices fall 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran

hilippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro delivers the opening statement during the 27th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plus Three Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, 23 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Southeast Asia hosts security gathering amid Middle East turmoil

Iranian drones are displayed during a ceremony of the joining new drones to the Iranian Army's combat organisation in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 13, 2025. Photo: REUTERS

Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role

Bangladesh condemns Houthi naval blockade against Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh condemns Houthi naval blockade against Saudi Arabia

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency): Photo: REUTERS

Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'