‘It’s not sustainable’: High cost of using fighter planes to down cheap Iranian drones
Gulf states’ reliance on jets to battle waves of inexpensive Shaheds is testing their finances, pilots and planes
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How will Gulf states react to Trump’s latest statement?
Oman remains the sole member of the six-member Gulf Co-operation Council to condemn the war on Iran
Fears of prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices deepen amid Middle East attacks
EU will table ‘temporary, tailored and targeted’ measures to help ease burden of high energy costs, says Ursula von der Leyen
Iran left the ‘gas capital of the world’ up in flames. What happens now?
While oil may flow through Strait of Hormuz once conflict ends, damage to production facilities will take years to repair
Why gasfield attacks are a significant escalation in Middle East war
Strikes signal a potential deepening of the war, with longer-term consequences for the global economy
Trump’s ‘little excursion’ could leave Iran even more fragmented, unstable and violent
For now, the most likely outcome is a shift to even greater levels of authoritarian control. Beyond that, the future is less certain
Price of our dependence on fossil fuels is becoming clear yet again
But renewable energy relies on resources that will never run out and cannot be cut off as act of aggression
The Dubai dream is over. Irish expats can no longer suspend their disbelief
Dubai always demanded expats suspend their disbelief. Now the US military intervention in Iran and Iran’s retribution against Gulf states is forcing some to re-evaluate
Disruption to gas rather than oil might hit Ireland most dramatically
We are fixated on tech and AI, but forget how the economy is mostly still heavy, dirty and smelly
Irish homes and businesses could face energy bill hikes due to Iran conflict
Oil and gas shipping halted after attacks at weekend
Trump demands a say on Iran’s next leader as Middle East war spirals
Iran’s regime shows scant signs of losing grip on power as it continues to fire at Israel and Gulf states
How shrinking weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
US allies in region have burned through defensive munitions as they fend off Iranian barrages
How to fly from Ireland to Australia, New Zealand or Asia during the Middle East conflict: What’s the best route to take?
There are many options, but air travellers face higher prices, longer journeys and added stopovers
As many as 2,000 Irish people stranded in Gulf states due to Iran war, says Helen McEntee
Minister for Foreign Affairs expects Taoiseach to raise concerns about US-Israel attacks during White House meeting
Iran executes Khamenei’s plan to spread regional war
Strikes on energy facilities and targets across Middle East form strategy devised to sow chaos in retaliation for US and Israeli attack
Why have the US and Israel attacked Iran? Why has Dubai been hit? Could the conflict spread?
Your questions answered as fighting in the region continues
Once allies, now at war: how Pakistan turned on the Taliban
As violence spreads from border regions to cities, Islamabad is running out of patience
What is the situation for Irish tourists in Dubai and other parts of the Gulf?
Airspace remains closed in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and elsewhere due to ongoing attacks and the risk of further strikes from Iran
Gleaming image of Dubai as a safe haven shaken by Iranian missiles and drones
More than 100 people injured and at least four killed after hundreds of missiles and drones strike cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha
Afghanistan targets Pakistani jets over Kabul as conflict continues
Heavy fighting raises fear of protracted conflict that will add to instability in region
Designer Louise Kennedy: ‘I loved being on the shop floor. I thought my parents had bought Harrods’
The celebrated designer on dressing Irish presidents, how fashion has changed and the future of her luxury brand
US Gulf allies warnings play key role in Trump’s stepping back from Iran intervention
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman have been engaged in a joint effort to highlight risks of military strikes
US evacuates personnel from Qatar military base as Trump threatens Iran
US president issues threat against regime as reported death toll from the crisis surges past 2,700
Former Israeli prime minister joins calls for Netanyahu to resign over Qatar ‘cover-up’
Naftali Bennett says country’s leader engaged in ‘the most serious act of treason in Israeli history’
Web Summit back in profit after Paddy Cosgrave’s return as CEO
Cosgrave settled five interrelated High Court lawsuits involving his former business partners earlier this year
The Irish Times view on Syria’s leader: a long road to reconstruction
The international community must rally to support the country’s revival and reintegration into its ranks
‘They’re behaving like gangsters’: Will the rest of the world stand up to the US at Cop30?
A strong agreement on methane would be a sign that the rest of the world has not given up and is standing up to the bully
Trump agrees new Gaza peace plan with Israel and warns Hamas to accept
US president hails draft deal as ‘potentially one of the great days ever in civilisation’
Trump warn Hamas that Israel will have US backing ‘to do what it has to’ if group does not accept Gaza plan
Israeli PM will have US backing to ‘do what he has to do’ if Hamas does not agree to blueprint
Gaza peace plan is far from a done deal
Hamas demands guarantees on Israeli withdrawal while Netanyahu’s far-right allies threaten to collapse government
Gulf leaders call on Trump to rein in Israel following Doha strike
Qatar emir denounces ‘cowardly and treacherous attack’ that killed five Hamas officials
Qatar hosts Arab summit over Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha
UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent debate in Geneva
Israel’s Doha debacle risks worsening situation of hostages in Gaza
Strike targeting Hamas leadership certainly doesn’t bring the longest war in Israel’s history any closer to an end
Qatar walks a diplomatic tightrope as Middle East conflict intensifies
One of the wealthiest countries in the world has built a complex web of foreign entanglements
Netanyahu ‘killed any hope’ of hostage release with Doha strike, says Qatar
Qatar condemns Netanyahu’s ‘reckless’ remarks after Israel attempted to kill group’s political leaders in air strike on Qatar
‘No indication’ Doha strike killed Hamas leadership, says Israel
Israeli intelligence sources raise doubts over effectiveness of the attack in Qatar
Trump is ‘very unhappy’ about military attack in Qatar. What now for US-Israeli relations?
Netanyahu has once again tested his relationship with the White House in the form of bold military actions
Trump says he is ‘not thrilled’ about Israeli strike in Qatar
Israel attempted to kill the political leaders of Palestinian militant group Hamas
Qatar will continue mediation role despite ‘cowardly’ attack by Israel
White House says strike did not advance Israeli or American goals to end conflict
Attack in Doha did not aid Israeli or US goals, says White House
Hamas says five of its members were killed in strike
Major mergers keep European shares in the green despite turmoil
Oil prices spiked after the strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar
Netanyahu under pressure from all sides after Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal
Majority of Israeli public wants ceasefire but prime minister’s coalition partners do not
An Irish doctor speaks out about his time working in Qatar
Irish Times health correspondent Shauna Bowers discusses the experiences of a Tipperary doctor caring for Qatar’s wealthiest citizens
‘He put a gun to my head’: An Irish GP on his traumatic years treating Qatar’s elite
Tipperary GP Paddy Davern worked with a medical team treating the country’s royals and other VIPs, and wants to tell people ‘what is going on’
Israeli bombs kill at least 11 people in Gaza, five more starve to death, say officials
Hamas leader due in Cairo for talks about US-backed ceasefire plan
‘For 5,000 shekels, is it worth ruining your family?’ Israel urges citizens to resist spying for Iran
Dozens of Israelis arrested after allegedly photographing military bases or being offered large sums by Iran to assassinate senior figures
Netanyahu and Trump to meet again amid rising Gaza ceasefire hopes
Human rights groups condemn Israeli minister’s plan for ‘humanitarian city’
Qatari prime minister says there is ‘a window of opportunity’ for Gaza ceasefire
At a meeting with Tánaiste Simon Harris in Dublin Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani also discussed the current situation in Iran
Shattered Lands. Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia: Wonderful telling of a sad history
Work of great scope and verve draws on a range of superb memoirs and testimonies, covering much more than India and Pakistan
Qatar-Iran ties scarred but should recover after missile salvo at US base, says Qatari prime minister
Qatar liaised with Iran at request of US to help facilitate Iran-Israel ceasefire, prime minister says
Iran fires missiles at key US base in Qatar
Doha appears to have had advance warning of attack which followed US bombing or Iranian nuclear sites
Iran’s Gulf neighbours continue to urge restraint following US strikes on nuclear sites
Saudi Arabia leads calls for political solution to end Middle East crisis
Why there is more to soccer jerseys today than mere colours, fabrics and tribalism
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