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Timelapse footage shows maritime traffic around Gulf, Straight of Hormuz

The passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz - the world's busiest oil shipping canal - has been severely disrupted amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Timelapse footage shows maritime traffic in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz from April 18 to April 20, amid a fragile US-Iran truce.

Euronews

Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran

In today’s newsletter: Our diplomatic editor on whether permanent peace is possible – or whether there will be a new escalation in the conflict

The Guardian - UK

Climate groups sue US government over approval of new BP project in Gulf of Mexico

Advocates expressed alarm as new project drills deeper into ocean bed, pointing to company’s failures at Deepwater Horizon spill

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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over approval of new ultra deep-water drilling project

Environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Monday over its approval of oil company BP’s ultra deep-water drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico

The Independent UK

Egypt–Italy cargo route gains traction as firms seek alternatives to disrupted trade

An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region.

Euronews

Dubai concert 2026: Gulf’s biggest voices Angham and Majid Al Mohandis to perform at Coca-Cola Arena on May 9

Dubai will host a highly anticipated concert on May 9, 2026, featuring iconic Arabic music stars Angham and Majid Al Mohandis at the Coca-Cola Arena. Promoted as the "event of the season," the show promises an unforgettable night of pure music and emotion, blending classic ballads and modern hits.

The Times of India

Cruise ships escape through Strait of Hormuz and will carry passengers within weeks

Six vessels managed to sail out of the Gulf over the weekend

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Yuan for oil payments? UAE seeks US safety net amid Iran war - report

The UAE has requested a US financial safety net amid concerns that an Iran war could severely damage its economy and investor confidence. Talks included a currency-swap line proposal, as the UAE fears needing to use other currencies for transactions if dollar shortages arise.

The Times of India

Oil tanker captain braves volatile Middle East waters as US-Iran tensions rise

The veteran has been on board his tanker for four months during the US-Iran conflict

The Independent UK

Ceasefire Over? Iran Targets American Military Ship With Drones After Trump Says US Seized Iranian Cargo Ship

The fragile peace in the Middle East is threatened as Iran targets US ships with drones following a US Navy seizure, escalating tensions in the Gulf of Oman.

International Business Times UK

US Navy Fires on Iranian Vessel as IRGC Claims It Forced US Retreat—Fears of Wider Gulf Escalation Intensify

Reported US–Iran naval clash in Gulf heightens tensions; conflicting accounts, no independent verification, underscoring strategic stakes and risk of escalation.

International Business Times UK

China is the Iran war's biggest winner. It never fired a shot

It patiently exploited America's distraction and discord.

Axios

Oil price drops below $90 a barrel after Iran says strait of Hormuz is open

Gas price also falls and markets rise amid hopes Donald Trump will succeed in reaching deal with Tehran

The Guardian - UK

Watch: How is the US Navy enforcing blockade amid Hormuz deadlock

US Navy forces, aboard the USS Michael Murphy, diverted a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman to enforce restrictions on Iran's maritime routes. This operation, involving over 10,000 personnel and multiple naval assets, aims to sustain maritime enforcement in regional waters.

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Iran refusing to give Trump exit he needs to save face: Gulf official's big claim on peace talks

A senior Gulf official has claimed that Iran is refusing to offer the concessions Donald Trump needs to “save face and leave” the Middle East conflict, even as the US president pushes for a deal to end weeks of fighting.

Euronews

Gulf chief calls for 'upgrade' in diplomatic relation with the EU in aftermath of Iran war

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council calls to upgrade partnership with Gulf and the European Union in aftermath of Iran war in Euronews interview.

The Conversation

Iran has a powerful new tool in the Strait of Hormuz that it can leverage long after the war

The Trump administration claims its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is working, with nine ships complying with orders to turn around.

The Guardian - UK

David Lammy still plays an important role in UK foreign policy – but he is not the only one

Keir Starmer conducts much of Britain’s diplomacy himself, but beneath him is a team of trusted advisers

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The Guardian - UK

US and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefire

White House feels ‘good about the prospects of a deal’ as Pakistani officials launch new round of diplomacy

Euronews

EU pursues 'deeper and stronger' partnerships with Gulf states, Costa tells Euronews in Doha

In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”.

The Independent UK

Trump’s Iran war has left Gulf leaders keen to see the back of the US president

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump has tried to woo the Middle East with high-profile visits and profitable business deals, but his chaotic Iran war has undone any good work, leaving Gulf leaders keen to see the end of the conflict and the US president’s meddling, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Conversation

Solar panels won’t slash energy bills on their own – an expert explains how to maximise savings

Energy bills in the UK are still expected to rise in the coming months, putting more pressure on household budgets despite the shaky ceasefire in the Gulf.

AAP

Australian shares pare early gains with banks sluggish

Equities markets are betting on a timely end to the Persian Gulf conflict, but the likely aftermath of the energy shock is keeping the champagne firmly corked.

The Guardian - UK

How war in Gulf reveals the ‘cut corners’ on British defence

With the army’s size halved since the cold war, UK ambitions to be globally deployable do not match the reality, experts say

Euronews

Qatar rejects claims of side deals with Iran and calls for regional solution to war

The fallout from the war is disrupting shipping and energy flows, pushing Gulf states to work more closely together and support diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and stabilise the region.

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