bne IntelliNews – CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Fake news on Israeli control of Almaty water supply distracts from big debate on tariffs

Kazakh social media was hit by a wave of fake news early this month. Some of it was quite likely anti-semitic, with netizens fed headlines like: “Water tariffs in Almaty set to skyrocket after the city’s water resource management was handed over to the Israelis”.  In current geopolitics, the Kazakh government has a largely positive…

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Global Diesel Supply Falls 52% As Gulf Exports Decline, Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Raise Fuel Shortage Fears And Shipping Costs Surge

17 The global diesel market is facing mounting supply pressure as the US-Iran conflict disrupts refined fuel shipments across the Persian Gulf. Although crude oil movements through the Strait of Hormuz have partially recovered, diesel exports have yet to rebound at the same pace, leaving international energy markets vulnerable to shortages and elevated prices. Gulf…

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Morocco as a gateway to Africa

Morocco as a gateway to Africa

Israeli interests in Morocco are intertwined through a network of arms deals, factories, joint ventures and investments. Over the past six years, these ties have expanded from military and intelligence cooperation into agriculture, water and energy, including oil and gas exploration off the Atlantic coast. Israeli companies have also moved into local manufacturing, technology transfer…

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Iran Offers Help to End Saudi-Yemen Conflict as Araghchi Says ‘No Military Solution’; Blames US-Israel Actions for Hormuz Insecurity

0 US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The US-Israel-Iran conflict and wider West Asia tensions remained in focus on October 17, 2026, as Iran offered assistance to help end the long-running Saudi-Yemen conflict, while its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reiterated its warning that the Strait of Hormuz was closed to maritime traffic, according to…

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Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East

Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East

Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem Post Rubio speaks with Lebanon’s President about confiscation of explosives from Hezbollah • US considers using largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran • Basij female unit commander assassinated Follow us on Google An F/A-18 Super Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck…

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Key Updates for UAE Residents Amid Regional Risks

Daily life in the UAE continues, even as regional security risks and flight disruptions mean residents should remain alert and check official updates before travelling. Following are key developments from the latest available reports and advisories: Strait of Hormuz: Shipping threat remains ‘severe’ The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has warned that the threat to…

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