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Syrian security forces have 'repelled attacks by outlaw groups' in the western countryside of Sweida, state media says. Photo: Sana

US envoy Barrack urges restraint and dialogue as violence escalates in Syria's Sweida

MENASeptember 06, 2026

US Central Command images showing strikes on an oil tanker linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Photo: Centcom

US and Iran trade fire after IRGC targets American warships over blockade

GulfSeptember 06, 2026

This screen grab made on September 5, 2026 from handout video footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on September 5, 2026 shows what CENTCOM says are strikes that destroyed three oil tankers linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships. The United States said it struck and destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on September 5 in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels, in the latest exchange of fire since renewed hostilities flared between the foes. The new clashes, which began with US raids last week, come with both sides deadlocked in the six-month war as Iran keeps a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz and Washington presses its counter-blockade of Iranian ports. (Photo by US Central Command (CENTCOM) / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / US CENTRAL COMMAND (CENTCOM)" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Iranian tanker sinks in Gulf of Oman after US strike, Centcom says

MENASeptember 06, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes US envoys Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, second left, in Moscow. AFP

Trump envoys meet Putin before taking peace push to Kyiv

NewsSeptember 06, 2026

Volunteer groups are take aid to Nuwakot district, which was among the worst hit regions in Nepal's catastrophic flood on August 26. Photo: Shree Lamichhane

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'People are starting from zero': Nepalis band together to support flood victims

UAESeptember 06, 2026

Iran's Kharg Island hosts the country’s main crude export terminal and is responsible for the overwhelming majority of its oil shipments to the world. Photo: European Space Agency / AFP

US military strikes three Iranian tankers

MENASeptember 05, 2026

Iran launched attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex in March. Reuters

Fitch maintains Qatar’s credit rating as LNG expected to reach pre-war levels

EconomySeptember 05, 2026

The dollar has been challenged before and it survived. Victor Besa / The National

Gold and Bitcoin rose together but dollar may have upper hand

MoneySeptember 05, 2026

The US Geological Survey agency is facing backlash after changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America at the request of Donald Trump. Cody Combs / The National

Trump's Strait of Hormuz and Lake Ontario name ideas 'annoy' USGS workers

USSeptember 04, 2026

The National

Shadi's take on Donald Trump’s suggestion to rename the Strait of Hormuz

CartoonSeptember 04, 2026

Sudanese army soldiers take part in a military parade in the capital Khartoum in August 2025. AFP

US diplomats press for Sudan arms embargo

MENASeptember 04, 2026

GPT‑6 Astra is to be introduced to a limited set of organisations initially. Reuters

OpenAI unveils 'most intelligent model' Astra with cyber security in focus

TechnologySeptember 04, 2026

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez during the signing of an oil agreement with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, at the presidential Palace in Caracas. AFP

US $100bn Venezuela oil bet faces years-long wait

EnergySeptember 04, 2026

The National

Shadi's take on the US-Venezuela oil deal

CartoonSeptember 04, 2026

A Red Cross convoy heads towards Naqoura to receive Lebanese freed from Israeli detention. EPA

Israel announces release of five Lebanese hours after abducting three

MENASeptember 03, 2026

Gulf states have been forced to think not only about deterrence and defence, but about the resilience of ports, pipelines, energy systems, food supplies, logistics networks and global connectivity. AFP

The Gulf’s next chapter will require resilience, foresight and co-operation

CommentSeptember 03, 2026

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