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Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

* United Arab Emirates quits Opec after nearly 60 years of membership
* Opec's departure could affect global oil prices and your wallet
* Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting in Lebanon despite US-brokered ceasefire
* US claims to have saved 8 Iranian women from execution, but Iran disputes this
* Strait of Hormuz blockade between US and Iran becomes "test of wills"
* Video analysis suggests footage may have been filmed after ships were seized
* Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah goes into second day
* Fuel tanker drives through Hasakah, Syria, leaving trail of fire behind
* Long-running animosity between US and Iran continues with no deal in sight
* Civilian areas hit during military strikes in Iran, showing war's reality
* Pro-government demonstrators fill streets of Tehran after conditional ceasefire announced
* Over 1 million displaced in Lebanon as Israel expands ground operation
* Iran strangles waterway that connects to Persian Gulf, affecting shipping and trade