Amid tanker squeeze in Hormuz, oil prices spike as Iran–US war chokes global supply, markets on edge
Amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz tanker squeeze, oil prices continue to inch higher as global crude markets are currently buffeted by a full-scale geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. As news of the US sinking of an Iranian warship emerged, tankers remain stranded f»»»
Iran-US tensions: Why stock market dips can be buying opportunities for UAE investors
Dubai: UAE residents investing in global stocks may see current market dips as opportunities to buy rather than signs of a long downturn, according to strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Markets face pressure from the war in the Midd»»»
Saudi Defence Ministry: 3 cruise missiles intercepted, destroyed outside Al-Kharj
RIYADH:The official spokesman for the Saudi Ministry of Defence, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, stated that three cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed outside the city of Al-Kharj, southeast of the capital, Riyadh. Also In This Package Saudi Arabia to Iran: Attacks will not go unanswered Saud»»»
Bahrain Defence Force: 74 Iranian missiles,117 hostile drones destroyed
MANAMA: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have continued to intercept successive waves of Iranian terrorist aggression. A BDF statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), said that since the onset of these attacks, the BDF's air defence»»»
South Korean stock market plunges over potential Iran-related energy crisis
In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. South Korea, alongside many Asian countries, is especially d»»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
A federal judge has cleared the way for thousands of businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month. The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds for levies US President Donald Trump introduced last »»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Ecuador and US launch joint military operations against drug cartels
Ecuador and the United States have begun joint military operations targeting drug-trafficking criminal organisations, the US military's Southern Command announced on March 3, the most tangible sign yet of Washington's deepening security engagement across Latin America under President Donald Trump. »»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks, calls UN to action
Bahrain's Foreign Minister condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan, describing them as serious violations of the United Nations Charter, international and humanitarian law. »»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks, calls UN to action
Bahrain's Foreign Minister condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan, describing them as serious violations of the United Nations Charter, international and humanitarian law. »»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks, calls UN to action
Bahrain's Foreign Minister condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan, describing them as serious violations of the United Nations Charter, international and humanitarian law. »»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
VIDEO: Israel strikes Beirut following Hezbollah rocket barrage
The Israeli military confirmed it has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut following projectile launches from Lebanon toward Israel, with alerts sounding across the Gaza Envelope, Negev, and Dead Sea regions. »»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
MOSCOW BLOG: the shadow of Libya’s regime-change hangs over Moscow’s perception of the Iranian war
The Kremlin is looking on with concern as Operation Epic Fury unfolds in the Middle East. The US has gone in with its standard “shock and awe” strategy of attacking with overwhelming force. But Russian President Vladimir Putin must be thinking the outcome will not be the short sharp victory that US»»»
Iranian missile headed for Turkey shot down by Nato
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and on course for Turkish airspace was destroyed by Nato air and missile defence systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on March 4. The missile »»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Iranian missile headed for Turkey shot down by Nato
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and on course for Turkish airspace was destroyed by Nato air and missile defence systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on March 4. The missile »»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Serbia ready to forgo veto rights in push for faster EU entry
Serbia is prepared to forgo veto rights and accept a form of second-tier European Union membership if it speeds up accession, officials say, signalling a shift in strategy after years of stalled talks. Frustrated by the sl»»»
Serbia ready to forgo veto rights in push for faster EU entry
Serbia is prepared to forgo veto rights and accept a form of second-tier European Union membership if it speeds up accession, officials say, signalling a shift in strategy after years of stalled talks. Frustrated by the sl»»»
Ukraine endures harshest winter of war as energy grid holds under Russian assault
Ukraine has emerged from what officials describe as the most punishing winter since the war began in 2022, after months of record sub-zero temperatures and an intensified air campaign that pushed the country’s energy system to the brink, reported The Kyiv Independent. »»»
Ukraine endures harshest winter of war as energy grid holds under Russian assault
Ukraine has emerged from what officials describe as the most punishing winter since the war began in 2022, after months of record sub-zero temperatures and an intensified air campaign that pushed the country’s energy system to the brink, reported The Kyiv Independent. »»»
Tusk hints Poland could seek own nuclear deterrent
Poland will seek greater autonomy in nuclear security and may in future pursue access to nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 3. Following the US-Israeli war with Iran and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,»»»
Russia says 50,000 of its tourists stranded across Middle East
Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»
Legendary Notre Dame college football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
Lou Holtz, the legendary former American football coach of the University Notre Dame, has died at the age of 89. Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, leading the team through an undefeated season and championship in 1988. He also coached several other university teams and spent one season in»»»
VeloBank targets higher profit
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Poland risk rating rises
Coface has upgraded Poland’s country risk assessment from A4 to A3, placing it among the best-rated economies in Central and Eastern Europe and on par with Germany, its key trading partner. The upgrade reflects strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a relatively stable corporate sector. According to»»»
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"US lawmakers' efforts to curb Trump's ability to continue war almost sure to fail"
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate are set to vote on March 4th on a bipartisan war powers resolution aiming to stop the military campaign against Iran and require that any hostilities against it be authorised by Congress. This comes as Trump faces little voter support for the war. But lawmakers' effor»»»
Broadest evacuation order for Lebanon issued by Israeli army
The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a swathe of southern Lebanon on March 4th, asking residents to move north. This evacuation is the broadest evacuation order yet in this new conflict. Meanwhile, Syria has closed its border with Lebanon after a warning it would be targeted by Israe. F»»»
US plans for Iran remain unclear as it defends "pre-emptive" strikes
On the fourth day of US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, US officials gave more reasons for their offensive in the country, though their plan for after the war remains unclear. Stated US motivations have also shifted over time, from intervening on the behalf anti-regime protesters in January to "preemp»»»
First French repatriation flight lands in Paris from the Middle East
The French foreign minister said several repatriation flights for French nationals, around 400,000 of whom are in the region, were planned for March 4th. It has deployed consular teams at Israel's borders with Egypt and Jordan to facilitate land exits so people can fly onward, and has put in place»»»
Spain accuses US of "playing Russian roulette" with millions of lives in Iran
Spain's Prime Minister doubled down on his criticism of Washington on March 3rd, a day after Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with the country. That itself came in response to Spain's refusal to allow the use of military bases shared with the US in its territory for Washington's continu»»»
A look at who the frontrunners are for Iran's supreme leader position
As the funeral procession of the late Ali Khamenei has been postponed amid continued US-Israeli strikes, the council of clerics charged with choosing his successor are yet to make an announcement, despite whispers that a decision may already have been taken. This after Israel said early on March 3r»»»
US submarine torpedoed Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, touting the strike as evidence of America's global reach in its war on Iran. "An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was su»»»
Confidence in Gulf countries as destinations and travel hubs 'has been fundamentally broken'
Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Ab»»»