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UAE flight status March 12: Updated schedules and how to rebook your trip

UAE airlines continue to operate on a reduced schedule as regional airspace gradually reopens. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, and Air Arabia have all updated their flight operations, offering rebooking and refund options to affected passengers. Authorities and airlines emphasise that travel is»»»

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Vietnam fuel prices climb again despite stabilisation fund intervention

Fuel prices in Vietnam rose again on March 11,  despite the government having decided to draw on its fuel price stabilisation fund to soften the impact of the ongoing global oil market turmoil. According to Reute»»»

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COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

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Seoul to release 22.46mn barrels from oil reserves

South Korea will release 22.46mn barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserves as part of a coordinated plan by members of the International Energy Agency to supply 400mn barrels to global markets, Yonhap News Agency reports. »»»

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Washington to open strategic oil reserves, release 172mn barrels

The United States will release 172mn barrels of oil from its emergency stockpiles starting in the week as part of an effort to curb rising energy prices following the outbreak of war between US and Israeli forces with Iran. »»»

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Japan to release oil reserves to counter supply risks

Japan plans to begin releasing oil reserves as early as March 16 in an effort to contain a potential surge in petrol and other petroleum prices brought about by the conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said late on March 11. »»»

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COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

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BNE 11m

Washington to open strategic oil reserves, release 172mn barrels

The United States will release 172mn barrels of oil from its emergency stockpiles starting in the week as part of an effort to curb rising energy prices following the outbreak of war between US and Israeli forces with Iran. »»»

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BNE 11m

Seoul to release 22.46mn barrels from oil reserves

South Korea will release 22.46mn barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserves as part of a coordinated plan by members of the International Energy Agency to supply 400mn barrels to global markets, Yonhap News Agency reports. »»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

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China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals

The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»

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China largely insulated from global energy price shocks

Events linked to the conflict in the Middle East are expected to increase China’s overall energy import bill, but the economy is less dependent on oil and natural gas than many of its peers, while large domestic reserves built up in recent years can be deployed to limit pass-through to consumers, a»»»

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Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

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BNE 11m

China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals

The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

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BNE 11m

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

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BNE 11m

China largely insulated from global energy price shocks

Events linked to the conflict in the Middle East are expected to increase China’s overall energy import bill, but the economy is less dependent on oil and natural gas than many of its peers, while large domestic reserves built up in recent years can be deployed to limit pass-through to consumers, a»»»

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BNE 11m

China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals

The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»

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Haiti security forces killed over 1,200 people with drones in ten months, HRW says

Quadcopter drones strapped with explosives, operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors in densely populated neighbourhoods of Port-au-Prince, killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others in the ten months to January 2026, Human Rights Watch said on March 10, with dozens of v»»»

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China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals

The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»

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Guyana’s oil boom and expanding ports may attract cocaine traffickers shifting routes

Guyana’s oil-driven economic boom and growing maritime trade may be increasing its exposure to transnational cocaine trafficking networks, particularly as smugglers adjust routes in response to intensified US interdiction efforts in the Caribbean, according to analysis by InSight Crime. »»»

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Haiti security forces killed over 1,200 people with drones in ten months, HRW says

Quadcopter drones strapped with explosives, operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors in densely populated neighbourhoods of Port-au-Prince, killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others in the ten months to January 2026, Human Rights Watch said on March 10, with dozens of v»»»

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BNE 11m

Guyana’s oil boom and expanding ports may attract cocaine traffickers shifting routes

Guyana’s oil-driven economic boom and growing maritime trade may be increasing its exposure to transnational cocaine trafficking networks, particularly as smugglers adjust routes in response to intensified US interdiction efforts in the Caribbean, according to analysis by InSight Crime. »»»

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Vietnam fuel prices climb again despite stabilisation fund intervention

Fuel prices in Vietnam rose again on March 11,  despite the government having decided to draw on its fuel price stabilisation fund to soften the impact of the ongoing global oil market turmoil. According to Reute»»»

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BNE 11m

Seoul to release 22.46mn barrels from oil reserves

South Korea will release 22.46mn barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserves as part of a coordinated plan by members of the International Energy Agency to supply 400mn barrels to global markets, Yonhap News Agency reports. »»»

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BNE 11m

China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals

The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11m

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11m

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

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BNE 11m

Iran-linked hackers reportedly targeted Albanian parliament email system

The email system of the Albanian parliament has been targeted by a cyberattack allegedly carried out by a hacking group linked to Iran, according to Albania’s National Cyber Security Authority. The group, known as Homeland»»»

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Seoul to release 22.46mn barrels from oil reserves

South Korea will release 22.46mn barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserves as part of a coordinated plan by members of the International Energy Agency to supply 400mn barrels to global markets, Yonhap News Agency reports. »»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

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BNE 11m

Washington to open strategic oil reserves, release 172mn barrels

The United States will release 172mn barrels of oil from its emergency stockpiles starting in the week as part of an effort to curb rising energy prices following the outbreak of war between US and Israeli forces with Iran. »»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: War risks pushing Gulf economies into contraction

Escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Gulf economies into recession this year, with the scale of the downturn depending largely on how long the fighting lasts and whether energy infrastructure suffers lasting damage, Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Ec»»»

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Khere is Khamenei?

Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

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BNE 11m

US Navy says Straits of Hormuz too dangers to traverse

The US Navy has declined repeated requests from the shipping industry to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the war with Iran, saying it is too dangerous to traverse, even as President Donald Trump publicly promises protection for tankers seeking to resume »»»

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BNE 11m

Khere is Khamenei?

Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: War risks pushing Gulf economies into contraction

Escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Gulf economies into recession this year, with the scale of the downturn depending largely on how long the fighting lasts and whether energy infrastructure suffers lasting damage, Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Ec»»»

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BNE 11m

US Navy says Straits of Hormuz too dangers to traverse

The US Navy has declined repeated requests from the shipping industry to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the war with Iran, saying it is too dangerous to traverse, even as President Donald Trump publicly promises protection for tankers seeking to resume »»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11m

Khere is Khamenei?

Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11m

COMMENT: War risks pushing Gulf economies into contraction

Escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Gulf economies into recession this year, with the scale of the downturn depending largely on how long the fighting lasts and whether energy infrastructure suffers lasting damage, Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Ec»»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: War risks pushing Gulf economies into contraction

Escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Gulf economies into recession this year, with the scale of the downturn depending largely on how long the fighting lasts and whether energy infrastructure suffers lasting damage, Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Ec»»»

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BNE 11m

US Navy says Straits of Hormuz too dangers to traverse

The US Navy has declined repeated requests from the shipping industry to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the war with Iran, saying it is too dangerous to traverse, even as President Donald Trump publicly promises protection for tankers seeking to resume »»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11m

US Navy says Straits of Hormuz too dangers to traverse

The US Navy has declined repeated requests from the shipping industry to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the war with Iran, saying it is too dangerous to traverse, even as President Donald Trump publicly promises protection for tankers seeking to resume »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11m

Khere is Khamenei?

Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11m

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11m

COMMENT: War risks pushing Gulf economies into contraction

Escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Gulf economies into recession this year, with the scale of the downturn depending largely on how long the fighting lasts and whether energy infrastructure suffers lasting damage, Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Ec»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11m

Khere is Khamenei?

Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»

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