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Light at end of tunnel seen in Turkish manufacturing PMI data for February

Light at the end of the tunnel is seen in the data gathered for the February edition of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Manufacturers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI posted 49.3 in February»»»

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War on Iran could produce period “nobody can handle”, warns Erdogan

The consequences of not intervening to stop the conflict between Iran and the allied forces of the US and Israel could produce a period that “nobody can handle”, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on March 2. "»»»

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Light at end of tunnel seen in Turkish manufacturing PMI data for February

Light at the end of the tunnel is seen in the data gathered for the February edition of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Manufacturers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI posted 49.3 in February»»»

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South Korea faces renewable energy safety concerns

A string of accidents at renewable energy sites in South Korea has sharpened public concern over safety just as lawmakers moved to relax regulations governing how close such facilities can be built to homes and roads. According to The Chosun Daily, the National Assembly passed amendments on Februar»»»

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Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»

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Myanmar's ruling junta releases thousands of prisoners

Myanmar’s military administration has announced a sweeping amnesty covering thousands of detainees, many of them political prisoners, as well as activists facing prosecution or at present living in hiding. According to AP, the move was confirmed by state media on March 2 and comes shortly before th»»»

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Indonesia’s geothermal quest: where massive potential meets structural reality

Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s total volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its much needed energy transition to underground heat rather than fossil fuels, as Indonesia Business Post»»»

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Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage

Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics weighing on momentum, a report by Crisil Rating said. A shortage of rare-earth magnets, a vital com»»»

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Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»

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India and Canada chart new partnership

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Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»

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Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»

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Israel and Hezbollah enter open war

Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire.   »»»

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COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

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What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

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MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

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COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

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MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

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War on Iran could produce period “nobody can handle”, warns Erdogan

The consequences of not intervening to stop the conflict between Iran and the allied forces of the US and Israel could produce a period that “nobody can handle”, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on March 2. "»»»

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COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East

The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»

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Israel and Hezbollah enter open war

Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire.   »»»

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What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

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COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

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MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

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MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

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War on Iran could produce period “nobody can handle”, warns Erdogan

The consequences of not intervening to stop the conflict between Iran and the allied forces of the US and Israel could produce a period that “nobody can handle”, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on March 2. "»»»

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Drone strike on US embassy in Riyadh: Saudi defence ministry

The United States embassy in Riyadh was hit by at least two drones early on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, according to a statement by Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry. The incident is understood to have caused a small fire and limited damage to the building. »»»

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COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East

The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»

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What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

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COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

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MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

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COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East

The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»

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Israel and Hezbollah enter open war

Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire.   »»»

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What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

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COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

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MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

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Israel and Hezbollah enter open war

Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire.   »»»

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What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

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COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

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MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

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Israel and Hezbollah enter open war

Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire.   »»»

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COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

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BNE 4m

What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

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BNE 4m

MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

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BNE 4m

What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

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COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

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BNE 5m

MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

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COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East

The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»

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What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

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COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

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