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Pakistan's Air Force has sent some of its F-16 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under the countries' joint defence agreement as Iranian missiles and drones assail Gulf states. AFP

Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of defence agreement

The move comes amid risk of renewed Iranian drone and missile attacks

MENA

Saudi output capacity cut by 600,000 barrels a day due to Iran war

Energy
Streaks of light illuminate the sky during an interception attempt, amid the U. S. -Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, April 7, 2026. REUTERS / Amir Cohen TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

UK to deliver Skyhammer drone interceptor missiles to Gulf allies

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Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG site may not be fully back online for months

Energy
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Left) and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Right). Reuters

Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers hold first call since start of Iran war

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Gulf Air begins gradual resumption of flights as Bahrain airspace opens

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Iraq investigates attack on Kuwait's consulate in Basra

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Saudi Arabia has carried out the death sentences of several people convicted of terrorism in recent weeks. Getty Images

Saudi Arabia executes two men on terrorism charges

The two condemned Saudis were also charged with making explosives and possessing weapons

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Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers hold first call since start of Iran war

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Pakistan peace push in doubt after attacks on Saudi oil

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Gulf Air begins gradual resumption of flights as Bahrain airspace opens. Reuters

Middle East flights gradually resume, but disruptions remain after ceasefire

Operators are gradually adding flights across the region, but rerouting, reduced schedules and restrictions persist

Travel

Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG site may not be fully back online for months

Energy

Analysis Strikes on Gulf energy sites stoke global and regional stagflation fears

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Qatari tankers abort Hormuz crossing in blow to first LNG shipment since war

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Gulf Air begins gradual resumption of flights as Bahrain airspace opens. Reuters

Middle East flights gradually resume, but disruptions remain after ceasefire

Operators are gradually adding flights across the region, but rerouting, reduced schedules and restrictions persist

Travel

Gulf Air begins gradual resumption of flights as Bahrain airspace opens

Travel

Russia and China block UN resolution calling for reopening of Strait of Hormuz

MENA

GCC urges UN Security Council to take 'measures' to ensure freedom of navigation

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