Gulf crisis14 May 2026Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidaysModi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.14 May 20266 May 2026Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflictCommentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.6 May 20268 Apr 2026Government profiting from rising costs 'not right'The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.8 Apr 202627 Mar 2026Ukraine signs deal with Saudi Arabia offering drone expertiseVolodymyr Zelensky says the Gulf kingdom faces the same type of attacks from Iran that Kyiv has been resisting.27 Mar 202626 Mar 2026India's fertiliser supplies under strain as war disrupts shipmentsAnalysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on.26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we flyThe Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.26 Mar 202616 Mar 2026How passenger planes keep flying during a warAirspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.16 Mar 202613 Mar 2026'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near IranDrones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.13 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Air squadron 'maintaining readiness' in conflictRoyal Navy officers said the Merlin helicopter would allow airspace observation and track threats.10 Mar 2026...