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Special How long can Iran’s war-devastated economy defy the Hormuz blockade?

How long can Iran’s war-devastated economy defy the Hormuz blockade?

  • Blockade of Hormuz threatens to choke Iran’s trade lifelines and push a fragile economy toward collapse
  • Mounting losses, inflation and internal divisions raise doubts over Tehran’s ability to sustain prolonged conflict
By Jonathan Gornall - TAREK ALI AHMAD ·

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

  • During his first White House term, Trump in 2018 withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
  • Prospects for second round of ‌talks between US and Iran in Pakistan remain unclear
By Reuters ·

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. (AP)

Iran does not accept negotiations with the US under threats, top negotiator says

  • Qalibaf accused the United States of wanting Iran to surrender and said that on the contrary, Iran has been preparing “to reveal new cards on the battlefield”
By Reuters ·

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Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. (SPA)

Strategic plan to boost crime research, analytics framework in Saudi Arabia

  • The plan focuses on developing research and analytical work by building a comprehensive crime database and training specialized personnel in criminology
By Arab News ·

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran’s ‘golden’ grip on Hormuz

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran’s ‘golden’ grip on Hormuz

  • Strait of Hormuz could cap, not advance, a US–Iran diplomatic settlement
  • Waterway emerges as a red line, sidelines ‌Gulf security concerns
By Reuters ·

Canadian tourist killed, 13 injured in Mexico pyramid shooting

Canadian tourist killed, 13 injured in Mexico pyramid shooting

  • The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination in central Mexico
  • The midday shooting stunned tourists to one of Mexico’s most visited pre-Hispanic sites
By AFP ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·