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Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped to its lowest in months following attacks by Yemeni Houthis on Saudi oil installations, while transit through the Strait of Hormuz remained low despite a pause in U.S.-Iran strikes.
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![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-07-27T01-11-45-294Z-senator-john-kennedy-discusses-saudi-nuclear-deal-and-u-s-war-policy-on-face-the-wikimedia-480.webp)
politics
Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy addressed concerns about the Saudi civil nuclear deal and U.S. military involvement in the Middle East during a July 26, 2026 interview.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 1:11 AM
world
Japan's services producer price index increased 3.2% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by rising transportation costs influenced by fuel prices and supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 1:08 AM
world
US President Donald Trump’s conciliatory approach to China and altered stance on Iran-related sanctions are impacting longstanding US efforts to counter Beijing’s regional influence through strategic partnerships like India’s investment in Iran’s Chabahar port.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 1:07 AM
world
Iran's supreme leader demands Israel cease attacks on Lebanon as a condition for peace negotiations with the US.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 12:35 AM
politics
Four U.S. service members killed in Jordan and Iraq in July are now listed separately from Iran war casualties, amid Pentagon data discrepancies and nearly 100 reported injuries since July 7.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 12:15 AM
global-institutions
On his first visit since the fall of the Assad regime, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges international support for Syria’s recovery and future stability.
UN News | Jul 26, 2026, 11:45 PM
world
The Pentagon’s official casualty count no longer includes four American troops killed in recent US-Iran fighting, raising questions about how the conflict’s impact on service members is recorded.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 11:14 PM
world
After two weeks of escalating attacks, the US and Iran have halted strikes for a second consecutive day as diplomatic talks show signs of progress.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:05 PM
politics
Mike Waltz highlights ongoing diplomatic talks and military readiness amid a temporary halt in U.S. strikes on Iran.
CBS Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 9:38 PM
general
Four U.S. troops killed in recent Iran conflict are no longer included in the official Iran war death toll but listed under a new 'Overseas Operations' category, prompting questions about casualty accounting.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 PM
business
As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, India continues to rely on critical oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting challenges to its energy security.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 26, 2026, 9:30 PM
world
Following a deadly clash in Tal, Israeli settlers attacked mosques, vehicles, and farmland in the West Bank, escalating tensions as Israeli forces arrest Palestinians.
BBC World | Jul 26, 2026, 9:48 AM
global-institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for de-escalation amid renewed Houthi attacks threatening maritime navigation and regional stability.
UN News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:36 AM
world
A lull in US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks has sparked hopes for renewed talks, while reports indicate Washington is restraining further escalation due to dwindling military supplies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:27 AM
world
After 13 consecutive nights of US airstrikes on Iran, no fresh attacks were reported for two days as diplomatic talks continue amid escalating regional tensions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 26, 2026, 9:26 AM
politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is providing satellite surveillance to Iran for attacks on U.S. military sites in the Middle East, a charge supported by multiple sources but denied by Russian and Chinese leaders.
CBS Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 9:25 AM
world
Negotiations between Iran and Oman aim to manage the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following renewed US attacks on Iran and ongoing tensions over control of the vital waterway.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 9:24 AM
politics
Renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets coincide with Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, prompting President Trump to hold Iran responsible and condition a Saudi deal on Abraham Accords membership.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 9:15 AM
general
Democrats express concerns over a potential Middle East arms race, while Republicans emphasize the importance of regional partnerships.
Fox News Latest | Jul 26, 2026, 8:37 AM
general
Montana Republican and former combat veteran Tim Sheehy emotionally spoke against a Senate resolution aimed at limiting U.S. military engagement with Iran.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 10:46 PM
world
Two-month-old walrus calf Kaya marks a milestone for SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and the zoological community as the first walrus born in the Middle East or North Africa.
Africanews | Jul 24, 2026, 9:21 AM
world
Ongoing Middle East tensions disrupt aluminium can supply, forcing Coca-Cola to raise Diet Coke prices by over 10% across India.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 24, 2026, 8:52 AM
politics
The United States increases military presence in the Middle East as President Trump links Saudi Arabia's nuclear deal to joining the Abraham Accords.
CBS Politics | Jul 24, 2026, 8:13 AM