Iranian director Ali Asgari premiered his sixth feature film, “A Bit of Light,” in the main competition at Venice, addressing the heavy trauma of the January massacre where authorities opened fire on demonstrators after weeks of protests. According to Variety, the drama follows a kind doctor played by Misagh Zareh who decides to end his … Read more
Global energy markets face renewed volatility as a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO), while direct negotiations between the United States and Iran remain stalled amid an ongoing naval blockade and tit-for-tat attacks. Strait of Hormuz Attack and Maritime … Read more
Iraq has closed key border crossings with Iran and launched an urgent security investigation after confirming that drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West oil pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory, according to regional security sources. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered the crackdown, dismissing the military commander for Maysan province and halting border traffic to … Read more
According to Al Jazeera reporting from September 2026, Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry announced it will not participate in a proposed regional meeting in Oman between Iran and other regional countries aimed at discussing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has effectively blockaded the strategic shipping channel throughout the war, halting global oil and gas … Read more
Iran Air is actively exploring the resumption of commercial flights to Malaysia after a lengthy suspension, according to the Mehr news agency. Taher Abdolhay, chief executive of the state-owned flag carrier, discussed expanding the airline network and restoring services to East Asia during a meeting with Dato’ Wan Yusri, Malaysia’s ambassador to Iran. Restoring the … Read more
The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands, according to government officials, establishing firm control over a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia. The offensive, which left hundreds dead, compounds international shipping disruptions following an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a Saudi oil … Read more
Global energy supplies face mounting pressure as Saudi Arabia’s primary East-West oil pipeline remains shut down following multiple drone strikes, coinciding with an Iran-backed Houthi offensive that has seized control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and strategic shipping choke points. Pipeline Attacks and Saudi Export Bottlenecks Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline suffered extensive fire … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he harbors no regrets about initiating the Iran conflict, declaring to Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham that he would repeat the exact same actions if given the choice. According to U.S. President Donald Trump, an attack on Iran remained necessary despite potential political repercussions for upcoming midterm … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged currency traders and the bond market to test his authority over economic stabilization efforts, delivering a direct warning amid rising government borrowing costs and geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at Southern Methodist University, the Treasury chief defended his market interventions and fiscal outlook despite surging yields on U.S. … Read more
United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg warned the UN Security Council that the country faces a new and more dangerous phase of war as a fragile four-year truce collapses. Houthi Seizure of Mocha Threatens Bab al-Mandeb Shipping Lanes Houthi rebels captured the strategic port city of Mocha, situated near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. … Read more