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IDF recovers Hezbollah weapons including anti-tank missiles. Two terrorists eliminated. Hezbollah chief rejects talks. Netanyahu warns of response.
Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, raise oil production cap by 188,000 barrels per day in June after UAE's exit from the bloc.
UAE resumes normal air navigation operations, lifting temporary measures. More flights operate from Gulf countries to India as airspace reopens across the region.
IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists south of the Forward Defence Line, citing imminent threat to troops. Additional strikes destroy 70 military buildings.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemns Trump's boast about seizing Iranian vessels, calling it a 'damning admission' of piracy.
US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper visits USS Tripoli in the Arabian Sea as Iran delivers a 14-point counter-proposal amid ongoing naval blockade and heightened tensions.
Trump administration bypasses Congress to approve over $8 billion in weapons sales to UAE, Israel, Qatar, and Kuwait, citing emergency national security needs.
Kuwait exported zero crude oil in April 2026, marking the first time in 30 years. The halt is linked to Strait of Hormuz constraints and regional tensions.
Iran submits 14-point plan to US, demanding end to war on all fronts including Lebanon, lifting of sanctions, and security guarantees.
Iran briefs diplomats on a new proposal to end tensions with the US and Israel, signaling a push for negotiations via Pakistan mediation.
Israel strikes 120 Hezbollah targets, including 70 military structures, in southern Lebanon. IDF says ceasefire violated, intercepts rockets and drones.
Qatar urges Iran to de-escalate tensions, warns using Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining chip would worsen the crisis and threaten global energy supplies.
Abu Dhabi launches global autism campaign "Smile... Your Smile Is Enough to Make Them Happy," empowering individuals as ambassadors and promoting inclusion worldwide.
Iran's Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabadi says Tehran's proposal via Pakistan aims to permanently end the imposed war, urging US to choose diplomacy or confrontation.
Qatar Airways announces passenger flight resumption to Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil from May 10, 2026, expanding its Middle East network.
US Navy redirects 48 vessels in Persian Gulf over 20 days as part of blockade on Iranian ports. Trump declares hostilities with Iran terminated.
Normal air navigation resumes in UAE airspace after precautionary measures lifted. GCAA confirms safety monitoring continues for all flights.
Singh Sewa Group and Indian Embassy coordinate to repatriate Gurreet Singh Gopi, diagnosed with terminal cancer, from Qatar to India on May 1.
Iran's Armed Forces warn of possible war with the US, citing media-driven actions and damage to US bases across the Gulf region.
CBI secures extradition of Red Notice subject Kamlesh Parekh from UAE in a major bank fraud case involving SBI-led consortium loss of hundreds of crores.
