South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE are among major oil producers looking to South Korea’s underground storage facilities, officials say
· Kyodo
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Palestinians Tahseen Abu Assi, left, Khalil Abu Jayyab, center, and Abed Rahim Alostaz warm up before surfing on the beach in Gaza City, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
· Wafaa Shurafa
‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?
With the war on Iran, Ukraine, AI and climate breakdown increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war, the clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. So who decides how many seconds we have left – and can we buy ourselves more time?
· Sophie Mcbain
At the Venice Biennale I saw anger at Russia and Israel – and its leadership pretending everything was fine | Charlotte Higgins
The festival can often make you queasy, as geopolitics are played out through the proxy of art. This year it feels on the verge of collapsing in on itself
· Charlottehiggins
Palestinian agency details new settler attacks across West Bank
Palestinian news agency Wafa reported further Israeli raids and settler attacks across the occupied West Bank overnight on Friday.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli raids, settler attacks escalate across occupied West Bank
The occupied West Bank saw a wave of Israeli military raids, arrests and settler attacks overnight on Friday, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says US will start 'Project Freedom Plus' if Iran talks fail
US President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday that the United States would initiate renewed operations in the Strait of Hormuz if peace talks with Iran fail to move forward.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Gulf countries are building a Middle East that Iran cannot tolerate | The National
The US strikes on Iranian targets this week were not simply retaliation for another military exchange in the Gulf. Iran’s nuclear ambitions, missile and drone programmes, support for proxy militias, and attacks on regional infrastructure and civilians remain central threats. But those dangers are also tied to someth…
· Jason Greenblatt
Massive $7bn oil bets before Trump's Iran announcements raise questions
Trading data reviewed by Reuters showed that investors placed roughly $7 billion in bets on falling oil prices during March and April, shortly before major announcements by US President Donald Trump concerning Iran policy and the war in the Middle East.
· Middleeasteye
Border Guard, detectives arrest suspect moments after shooting during Nazareth operations
Border Guard officers and Northern District detectives, carrying out a search for illegal weapons in Nazareth, arrested a suspect moments after he committed a shooting in April, Israel police announced on Friday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tehran could withstand blockade for 4 months, CIA report shows
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jairo Bolledo
Soaring fuel prices accelerate use of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
A batch of electrical vehicles for sale parked at a car yard in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Oct. 3, 2024. (AP Photo, File)
· Allan Olingo
China trade growth resilient in April despite Hormuz crisis inflating costs
Exports rose 14.1 per cent year on year, well above market forecasts
· Carol Yang
Hezbollah claims 26 attacks amid deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Hezbollah said it carried out 26 attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon since Thursday afternoon, amid intensified Israeli strikes across the region that Lebanese media reported killed more than 30 people.
· Middleeasteye
Israel condemns European criticism over West Bank settler violence
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, criticised Britain and France after the two countries called on Israel to halt settler attacks and land seizures in the occupied West Bank.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says, 'I love S. Korea,' after Seoul, Washington sign MOU on shipbuilding cooperation
US President Donald Trump said Friday that "I love South Korea," despite his earlier show of displeasure over a lack of support by Seoul and other allies for the United States' military operation against Iran.
· Yonhap
Oil spill spotted near Iran export terminal on Kharg Island, AP reports
The United States Department of War has declined to comment on reports of a possible recent strike near Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export terminal, according to Associated Press.
· Middleeasteye
Iran mocks Trump nuclear threat with Dr Strangelove reference
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei mocked US President Donald Trump over recent comments threatening a possible nuclear strike on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Pentagon won't deny attack after massive oil slick spotted off Kharg Island
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· Nick Pearson
Hormuz akin to ‘atomic bomb’ – Iranian supreme leader’s adviser
The US military has attacked two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as Washington presses ahead with a “freedom of navigation” blockade, while Tehran has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to possessing an “atomic bomb.”
· RT
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The US military has attacked two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as Washington presses ahead with its “freedom of navigation” blockade, while Tehran has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to possessing an “atomic bomb.”
· RT
US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance
TEHRAN, Iran — A US fighter jet on Friday disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, prompting retaliatory attacks and rattling a shaky truce as President Donald Trump said he was awaiting Tehran's reply to his latest proposal to end the Middle East war.
· Agence France-Presse
Palestine Marathon returns after two-year hiatus
Mohamad Al-Assi was only released from Israeli detention six months ago. (AP Photo: Sam Metz)
Trump says, 'I love S. Korea,' after Seoul, Washington sign MOU on shipbuilding cooperation
WASHINGTON, May 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that "I love South Korea," despite his earlier show of displeasure over a lack of support by Seoul and other allies for the United States' military operation against Iran.
· Song Sang-ho
Qatar and US discuss ending Iran war during Washington meeting
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met US Vice President JD Vance in Washington, where discussions focused on ending the war involving Iran and achieving long-term stability in the Middle East.
· Middleeasteye
UN: Iran war pushes global food prices to three-year high
Global food prices rose to their highest level since 2023 in April, driven in part by the conflict in the Middle East, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
· Middleeasteye
US-Iran negotiations key to regional stability, Lavrov tells UAE, urges support
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov urged support for ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran during a phone call with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry.
· Middleeasteye
'Melodies of Hope': Days of Jewish Music festival dives into Jewish music’s diversity
What could be more instantly recognizable than Jewish music, right?
· BARRY DAVIS
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
The US Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, over accusations they aided Iran's efforts to secure weapons and the raw materials needed to build its Shahed drones and ballistic missiles.
· REUTERS
Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure' after empty oil tankers struck
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· Sbsaustralia
OIC urges immediate action to end Israeli occupation of Palestine
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) called for immediate international action to end Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory and advance a two-state solution during a meeting at UN headquarters.
· Middleeasteye
At least 31 killed in Israeli attacks across Lebanon, local media says
At least 31 people, including a rescue worker, were killed in widespread Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon on Friday, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency.
· Middleeasteye
The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Summer holidays might look different for some people this year as the war in Iran disrupts travel across the Middle East and pushes up prices for flights and package deals to European hotspots.
· Emer Moreau
Cultural boycott surge: Israeli artists cut off from global stage after October 7
Boaz Berman founded dance troupe Mayumana in 1996. The troupe mixes rhythm, music, and dance and has had many successful partnerships with other dance groups, performing all over the world. Until recently, that is.
· JUDITH SEGALOFF
Israeli strike hits home in Shati refugee camp in Gaza, six wounded including children
Israeli warplanes have bombed a residential building in the Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City after issuing a forced evacuation warning.
· Middleeasteye
Chile to return ambassador to Israel, Kast tells Herzog
Chilean President José Antonio Kast told Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday that he intends to return Chile’s ambassador to Israel within a few weeks, a step that will mark a significant change in relations between the two countries.
· ANNA BARSKY, ARIELLA ROITMAN
Boy arrested for throwing brick at school security guard during argument, injuring girl
A 15-year-old boy was arrested for throwing a brick at a school security guard and injuring a girl in Jaffa on Tuesday.
· GOLDIE KATZ
US sanctions target firms tied to Iran drone supply network
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran’s military obtain weapons and materials used in the production of Shahed drones.
· Middleeasteye
War-hungry Revolutionary Guard maintains its grip on Iran as US holds to fragile cease-fire
WASHINGTON — An ugly internal power struggle in Iran is muddying mediation talks with the US, as pro-war and pro-deal factions battle it out over whether Tehran should ever surrender, sources familiar with mediation efforts tell The Post.
· Caitlin Doornbos
Live: US fires on tankers as Tehran accuses Washington of 'reckless military adventure'
The US military has struck two empty Iranian-flagged oil tankers, US Central Command says, adding that a third Iranian-flagged vessel had been disabled on Wednesday.
'Ideology, family and history': The UAE-Saudi Arabia feud explained
Saudi Arabia tried to bribe a prince of the UAE’s al-Nahyan family to cede control of a desert oasis suspected of containing vast quantities of oil. The sheikh rejected the offer to betray his family, and Saudi Arabia launched a failed invasion of the territory.
· Middleeasteye
Iran adviser likens Strait of Hormuz control to ‘atomic bomb’ power
Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to the power of a nuclear weapon, highlighting the waterway’s global significance.
· Middleeasteye
JPMorgan warns $5 gas looks far more likely as Iran war pushes fuel prices sky high
A $5 price tag at gasoline pumps is looking like more of a possibility, according to JPMorgan analysts.
· Taylor Herzlich
Oil shock a top risk to US financial system, Fed report shows | The National
Geopolitical risks and the oil shock from the Iran war were cited as the two biggest concerns facing the US financial system, according to a new Federal Reserve report.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Iran war has shed billions from world economy, but some are using it to get rich
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Yashee Sharma
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills one, wounds four including woman
An Israeli strike on the town of Mefdoun in the Nabatieh district has killed one person and injured four others, including a woman, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
· Middleeasteye
Oil spill uncovered off Iran’s central hub at Kharg Island, satellite photos show
Oil is oozing through the ocean near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to satellite photos released Friday, raising questions about the state of Iran’s central energy production hub located there.
· Josh Christenson
2 LNG tankers cross Hormuz on way to Japan, China, but shortage persists
An LNG tanker docks at Futtsu, Japan, in February. A tanker that recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz is due to land at the port city. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
· Staff Writer
Massive Oil Slick Spotted Off Iran's Kharg Island, Cause Unknown
An apparent large oil spill spanning dozens of square miles of sea has been spotted off of Iran's main oil hub of Kharg Island, according to open source satellite imagery and reporting in both the NY Times and Reuters on Friday.
· Tyler Durden