UAE’s OPEC Exit Exposes Saudi-Pakistan Alliance and Redefines Gulf Energy Politics

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC after nearly six decades is both a political and economic manoeuvre, striking at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s leadership of the cartel and indirectly at Riyadh’s defence partner, Pakistan, according to report by NDTV.While tensions between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have been simmering for years, they were partially masked by their shared hostility

April 29, 2026
Read More >>

Iranian Coast Guard Fires Warning Shots At Indian-Crewed Tanker Near Oman Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Iranian forces fired warning shots at the Togo-flagged chemical tanker MT Chiron 7 near the outer port limits of Shinas, Oman, on 25 April.The vessel was carrying 17 Indian crew members and was sailing in company with other ships when it was intercepted.The Iranian Coast Guard approached and fired warning shots, but all crew members were confirmed safe. Indian authorities clarified that no

April 29, 2026
Read More >>

Bangladesh Commences Fuel Loading At Rooppur Nuclear Plant, Targets Grid Connection By August

Bangladesh has officially commenced fuel loading operations at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi Upazila, marking a critical milestone in the commissioning of the facility.The process is being carried out in phases under the guidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency, with fuel loading beginning on Tuesday.It is anticipated that by August, at least 300 megawatts of electricity

April 29, 2026
Read More >>

EAM Jaishankar And UNGA President Baerbock Hold Talks In New Delhi On UN Reforms, AI, And Global Crises

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New Delhi on Tuesday.Their discussions covered a wide spectrum of pressing global issues, including reforms within the United Nations, the advancement of Sustainable Development Goals, the implications of artificial intelligence, and the ongoing conflict in West

April 29, 2026
Read More >>

EAM Jaishankar And UNGA President Baerbock Hold Talks In New Delhi On UN Reforms, AI, And Global Crises

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New Delhi on Tuesday.Their discussions covered a wide spectrum of pressing global issues, including reforms within the United Nations, the advancement of Sustainable Development Goals, the implications of artificial intelligence, and the ongoing conflict in West

April 29, 2026
Read More >>

Iranian Coast Guard Fires Warning Shots At Indian-Crewed Tanker Near Oman Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Iranian forces fired warning shots at the Togo-flagged chemical tanker MT Chiron 7 near the outer port limits of Shinas, Oman, on 25 April.The vessel was carrying 17 Indian crew members and was sailing in company with other ships when it was intercepted.The Iranian Coast Guard approached and fired warning shots, but all crew members were confirmed safe. Indian authorities clarified that no

April 29, 2026
Read More >>