Daily brief
Oil prices slid after Pakistan announced a deal between the US and Iran, and global prices fell as supply disruption fears eased. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for 100 days, but analysts question why oil prices aren't higher. Reopening the strait may not cut shipping costs.
The India-flagged Virat 1 sank off Oman after an engine failure; all 14 crew members are safe.
A new scam wave targets user data in Saudi Arabia.
After a deadly Emirates Road crash, UAE experts explain why minibuses pose higher risks.
Sheikh Mohammed announced the formation of the UAE's AI and data authority.
Saudi Arabia leads the world with 16 million cubic meters of desalinated water daily.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary