Gulf Cooperation Council

Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as IRGC targets US vessels

9 clusters · 494 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Oman to host Iran and GCC talks to address Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated following direct maritime and aerial confrontations between the United States and Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it targeted two U.S. warships

US-Iran Conflict: Military Escalation and Economic Instabil

1860 clusters · 5749 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Strait of Hormuz: Satellite images show potential oil spill after US tanker strikes

The US-Iran conflict has entered its seventh month, marked by intense military exchanges and a growing global energy crisis. Following initial retaliatory strikes and missile attacks on Jordanian airbases, the conflict h

US-Iran and regional Middle East conflict escalation

11 clusters · 41 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Middle East tensions rise amid maritime attacks and military operations

The conflict involving the United States, Iran, and regional actors has intensified following the breakdown of a six-month truce. U.S. CENTCOM conducted strikes against Iranian air defense systems, radars, maritime equip

Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Dubai hosts Arab Media Summit 2026 focusing on AI and film

The Arab Media Summit 2026, scheduled for September 15–17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, has begun announcing its high-profile participants and specialized forums. Initial announcements confirmed that Jasem Mohamed AlB

West Bank: Escalating settlement growth and violence

187 clusters · 681 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: West Bank: Over 100 Palestinians detained by Israeli forces in one week

Since the July 2023 escalation, Israeli forces have intensified raids across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while settler militias have increased arson and property destruction. In late July 2026, the Israeli governme

GCC regional cooperation initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: GCC leaders aim for smart, sustainable cities through joint municipal cooperation

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states are pursuing increased regional cooperation across various sectors, including healthcare and municipal management. In early September 2026, health ministers met in Bahrain to

Qatar tourism sector development

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Qatar tourism arrivals reach 2.34 million in first eight months of 2026

Data from Qatar Tourism indicates a strengthening tourism sector, with approximately 2.338 million international visitors arriving during the first eight months of 2026. August arrivals reached 303,000, marking a 6.3 p

US-Iran Hormuz conflict: Blockade and energy crisis

1329 clusters · 4146 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve approaches critical depletion levels

The US–Iran maritime standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified, causing significant global economic volatility. While President Trump previously claimed the strait was navigable, a diplomatic impasse has stalled r

Global energy market instability following Iran tensions

4 clusters · 504 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Hormuz crisis triggers $330 billion surge in global energy import costs

Global energy markets remain highly volatile due to military escalations between the United States and Iran. Following US strikes on Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed resp

Pakistan trade with GCC region

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Pakistan exports to GCC rise to $1.94bn led by UAE growth

Pakistan’s exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) increased by 2.1 percent between January and July 2026, totaling $1.944 billion. This growth, an increase of approximately $40 million over the previous year, was