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An oil slick has washed onto beaches in Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates, forcing closures. The tanker involved reportedly hit a naval mine in early October. Satellite images show oil spread for miles along the coast. Experts said a swift response is key to limiting harm to marine life.
Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US are planned to resume in November in Abu Dhabi. Russia signaled readiness after Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg. Both Putin and Zelenskyy said they were open to negotiations. Both sides kept up strikes overnight.
Day 8 of 8 · Earlier: Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23 · The story so far
Oil from a tanker struck by a projectile off the UAE coast has washed up on beaches in Umm Al Quwain, with satellite images showing it spreading for miles along the coastline. The UAE climate ministry deployed teams to contain the spill. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said earlier this week that seven tankers were hit or struck mines in and near the Strait of Hormuz.
Day 9 of 10 · Earlier: Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 · Later: Oct 24 · The story so far
Oil prices fell as traders hoped for diplomatic progress, though attacks on Gulf shipping have escalated in recent weeks. Asian LNG prices rose above $30 per MMBtu, the highest since December 2022, and record freight costs are pushing Asian buyers to use smaller tankers. HSBC's chief executive said alternative export routes could make the Strait of Hormuz redundant within five years.
Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 17, Oct 19 · Later: Oct 21 · The story so far
The UAE has reportedly agreed to resume payments to some Yemeni government forces fighting the Houthis in the south, according to sources in Yemen. The UAE vice president met the Saudi defence minister in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional developments.
Captain Smit Machchhar described blocking axe blows and calling for help after his co-pilot, who intended to crash flight FZ1073, attacked him. He has been hailed as a hero for averting disaster.
Figures: United Arab Emirates on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.