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- 1US visa dispute spotlights Sudan's war and foreign power rivalry●US visa clash exposes Sudan’s forgotten war as foreign powers compete for strategic foothold
A US visa dispute has drawn fresh attention to Sudan's civil war, a conflict critics say the world has largely ignored. The clash comes as foreign powers, including Gulf states, Russia and China, compete for influence over Sudan's Red Sea coastline, gold reserves and farmland, raising fears the war is becoming a proxy battleground with civilian suffering sidelined.
- 2Iranian Strikes on UAE Targets Paired With Cyberattacks, Expert Says●Every Iranian Strike on UAE Ports and Refineries Was Paired With a Cyberattack, Expert Says
A security expert says every Iranian strike on ports and refineries in the United Arab Emirates was accompanied by a coordinated cyberattack. The claim points to Iran combining kinetic and cyber operations in attacks on Gulf infrastructure, a dual approach that raises concerns about vulnerabilities in critical systems across the region.
- 3Iran's Currency Hits Record Low Amid Regional War●🟠 UPDATE Iran's Currency Hits Record Low Amid Regional War Iran's Revolutionary Guards accused President Trump of mislea
Iran's currency has fallen to a record low as a regional conflict continues, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards accusing President Trump of misleading Americans about Iran's nuclear programme. The Guards also claimed the conflict is affecting energy shipments through the Gulf, adding to economic pressure and uncertainty in the country.
- 4Houthi Advances Near Bab al-Mandab Raise Maritime Security Fears●Frontline Watch: Houthi Advances Near Bab al-Mandab Raise Maritime Security Risks as Global Terror Threats Evolve
Houthi forces are reported to be making advances near the Bab al-Mandab strait, the critical chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Security analysts warn the gains could heighten risks to commercial shipping in one of the world's busiest maritime corridors, coming as observers track an evolving global terrorism threat landscape.
- 5Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Sudan's stability and sovereignty●Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Sudan’s stability, sovereignty
Saudi Arabia has restated its backing for Sudan's stability and sovereignty, according to a report carried by Syrian state news agency SANA. The statement signals continued Saudi engagement in Sudan as the country remains gripped by conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Riyadh has positioned itself as a player seeking stability in Sudan amid ongoing regional diplomacy.
- 6Netanyahu's Secret Abu Dhabi Meetings Fuel Questions on Arab Role in Israel-Iran Conflict●Will Arab Countries Join Israel's War Against Iran? Netanyahu's Secret Abu Dhabi Meetings Raise Question https:// qudsne
Reports of undisclosed meetings by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi have raised speculation about whether Gulf Arab states could align with Israel in a confrontation with Iran. The question touches on the fragile normalisation between Israel and Arab governments, whose publics remain largely opposed to any partnership against Tehran amid the Gaza war.
- 7Qatar warns Iran war's global economic cost is 'unbearable'●Global economic impact of Iran war ‘unbearable,’ Qatar warns as talks continue
Qatar has warned that the global economic fallout from the war involving Iran would be 'unbearable', as diplomatic talks over the conflict continue. The Gulf state, a key mediator in the region, cautioned about the consequences for energy markets and the world economy if the fighting escalates further, urging a negotiated resolution.
- 8Dover AFB deepens military partnership with Kuwait●Dover AFB strengthens Kuwait, US military partnership
Dover Air Force Base is working to strengthen military cooperation between the United States and Kuwait. The US Air Force highlighted the partnership as part of ongoing defense relations in the Gulf region, reflecting continued American engagement with Kuwaiti forces through joint activities and collaboration.