Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing global inventories toward operational stress and floor levels, the outlet has reported Global oil inventories are shrinking at the fastest pace on record amid continuing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg has reported. The outlet cited data from Morgan Stanley on Saturday showing that global oil stockpiles fell by about 4.
Israeli soldiers say orders were to kill any man encountered in Gaza Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Sun, 05/10/2026 - 11:07 Troops admitted Palestinian men were shot regardless of age, whether they were armed and while holding white flags A soldier stands behind a mounted machine gun in Gaza City on 3 October 2025, in a photo taken during an Israeli army-controlled embed tour and edited under military supervision (AFP/Jack Guez) Off Israeli soldiers said the army ordered troops to kill any man they encountered in Gaza during the genocide that began in 2023. “A man, no matter what age, don’t play games with it; kill immediately,” one soldier said, describing the orders they received. “They even told us that if it’s a woman or a child, use your judgment, because things happen,” he added, saying similar instructions were given regarding donkeys.
UAE says it intercepted two Iranian drones The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on X that its air defence systems intercepted two drones from Iran on Sunday morning. No injuries or casualties were reported. The announcement came shortly after Kuwait’s defence ministry said it had detected “hostile drones” in its airspace earlier the same day.
ABU DHABI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that on Sunday, May 10, 2026, UAE air defence systems successfully engaged 2 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of these blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 UAVs. No martyrs, fatalities, or injuries have been reported in the past hours.
How the smear campaign targeting the Green Party and Muslim voters failed Submitted by Peter Oborne on Sat, 05/09/2026 - 20:08 The Greens, which made enormous gains in the local elections, were repeatedly accused by their rivals and sections of the media of engaging in 'Muslim sectarianism' For the last six weeks, the UK 's Green Party has been the victim of a sustained smear campaign. Leader Zack Polanski has been accused of being an antisemite, a liar, a fabricator and a hypocrite. His supporters have been painted as crazed Islamists obsessed by foreign policy at the expense of day-to-day issues.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has urged dialogue with Moscow after attending its Victory Day commemorations Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has pushed back against what he described as a "new Iron Curtain" between the EU and Russia, calling for the restoration of pragmatic dialogue with Moscow instead of continuing "hatred.
Iran's chief of armed forces 'briefs Khamenei on readiness' The commander of Iran’s armed forces met the country’s Supreme Leader on Sunday to brief him on “new guiding measures to pursue military operations and firmly confront adversaries,” according to the Fars news agency. Ali Abdollahi, head of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, informed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei about the readiness of the country’s armed forces, the agency added. “The armed forces are ready to confront any action by the American-Zionist (Israeli) enemies.
The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued new directives on strengthening the readiness and operational posture of Iran’s Armed Forces, emphasizing continued preparedness and response against potential threats.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – There is no cause for concern regarding fuel supply in Iran, a lawmaker said, stressing that oil production continues steadily and reliably.
Qatar says cargo ship hit by drone off its coast Qatar Ministry of Defence said a fire broke out on a cargo vessel off its waters on Sunday morning after it was struck by a drone. No injuries were reported and the fire was brought under control. The vessel had departed from Abu Dhabi and is continuing its journey toward Qatar’s Mesaieed Port.
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 10 (ANI): Israel set up a covert military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and later carried out airstrikes against Iraqi troops who came close to discovering the facility, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, including US officials.
Writing by Narges Mohammadi, arrested 14 times for activism, offers a disturbing insight into treatment In an exclusive extract of writing smuggled from prison in Iran, the Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has described the “torture” of solitary confinement, and her systematic medical neglect by the prison system. The writing from the past decade will be part of a soon to be published memoir that gives a rare and alarming insight into the treatment of Mohammadi, who is in critical condition. It details beatings, constant interrogations, deprivation of medical care and long stretches in solitary confinement during her numerous imprisonments.
Sentenced to 44 years in prison for her political activism, she is now critically ill and her family warn she may soon die in custody. In this exclusive excerpt from her writings, smuggled out of prison at immense risk, Mohammadi describes the horror of her incarceration The cell had no ventilation. At the top of the door, at the highest point, there was a window set close to the ceiling, covered with a perforated metal sheet.
Kuwait says 'hostile drones' detected in airspace Kuwait Armed Forces said on X on Sunday that several “hostile drones” were detected in Kuwaiti airspace and were dealt with in accordance with established procedures. بيان رقم (61) صرّح المتحدث الرسمي لوزارة الدفاع العقيد الركن سعود عبدالعزيز العطوان بأن القوات المسلحة رصدت، فجر اليوم، عددًا من المسيّرات المعادية داخل المجال الجوي الكويتي، وتم التعامل معها وفق الإجراءات المعتمدة. وتؤكد القوات المسلحة جاهزيتها الكاملة للحفاظ على أمن الوطن… pic.
Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon Israeli air strikes targeted several areas in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, reportedly wounding multiple people. Among the sites hit were a poultry feed factory in the Tyre district and another in Marjayoun, both struck by Israeli drones. Later, an Israeli strike targeted a building belonging to the Islamic Health Committee in Bint Jbeil.
Aramco CEO says world lost 1 billion barrels of oil in two months Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser said on Sunday that the world had lost around one billion barrels of oil supply over the past two months, according to Reuters. The comments came after Aramco reported a 25 percent rise in first-quarter net profits. Nasser added that global energy markets would need time to stabilise even if the Strait of Hormuz reopened and commercial shipping resumed.
Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.
Dire conditions in Venezuela prompted an exodus. In the wake of the attack that ousted its top leader, the question is whether things have changed enough to make a return appealing.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The sacred flag of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) was sent to the historic Blue Mosque in Yerevan during a ceremony held as part of the “Under the Shadow of the Sun” program marking the Ten-Day Karamat celebrations.
