Middle East conflict
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Saudi Arabia Shuts Key East-West Pipeline Following Drone Attack
Saudi Arabia has suspended its critical East-West oil pipeline after a drone strike originating from Iraq, further tightening global energy supplies.
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USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Middle East After Record-Breaking Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln is transiting past Singapore, ending a 250-day deployment in the Middle East that faced intense scrutiny over crew welfare and operations.
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Diplomatic Gambit on Hormuz: U.S. and Iran Set for High-Stakes Talks After Aborted Strike
Following an aborted military strike, the U.S. and Iran begin high-stakes talks Monday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize global energy markets.
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U.S. Escalates Military Response Against IRGC Following Troop Deaths and Strait of Hormuz Crisis
The U.S. launched a seventh night of strikes against IRGC targets after troop deaths in Jordan as Iran exits a peace deal and threatens vital oil shipping lanes.
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U.S.-Iran Conflict Intensifies as Strait of Hormuz Tension Peaks
Tensions surge as U.S. strikes 300+ Iranian sites following a collapsed truce, while Iran’s attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy flow.
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Strategic Hesitation: Trump Decelerates Iran Negotiations Amid Regional Volatility
President Trump has instructed U.S. negotiators to decelerate talks with Tehran, maintaining a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz despite earlier claims that a deal was nearly finalized.
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Global Aviation Crisis: Jet Fuel Scarcity and Price Surges Trigger Mass Cancellations
A global jet fuel supply shock, exacerbated by conflict in the Middle East and refinery mismatches, has forced 13,000 flight cancellations in May 2026 alone, with industry leaders warning of a ‘critical’ 45-day supply limit in the U.S.
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OCBC raises war buffers despite record wealth income in Q1
Singapore’s OCBC reported a 5 percent rise in Q1 profit, driven by record wealth management fees, while setting aside S$191 million in allowances due to Middle East tensions.
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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei Remains Hidden Amid Reports of Disfiguring Injuries
New reports confirm Mojtaba Khamenei sustained severe facial and leg injuries in the February 28 strike, raising urgent questions about his ability to govern Iran during wartime.
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Hezbollah Ballistic Missiles Target Ben Gurion Airport Area
Air raid sirens blared at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport following reports of Hezbollah ballistic missile launches targeting central Israel.
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House Democrats Demand Action on Trump’s ‘Unhinged’ Middle East War Threat
House Democrats are calling for an immediate congressional response to Donald Trump’s alleged threat to “eradicate an entire civilization,” demanding an end to the Middle East conflict.
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Trump Sets Tuesday Deadline for Hormuz Amid War Escalation
The U.S. President has warned of military strikes on Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked past Tuesday’s deadline.
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Trump Threatens “Hell” for Iran as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
With a Tuesday night deadline approaching, U.S. President Trump has threatened widespread attacks on Iran if a deal isn’t reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Global Fuel Crisis Triggers Flight Limits and Work Reductions
A deepening global fuel supply crisis, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East, is forcing emergency measures in Italy and Nepal, hitting aviation and public infrastructure.
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Singapore Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Middle East Conflict
Singapore fuel prices reached record highs on April 2, 2026, as major suppliers raised petrol and diesel rates following escalating Middle East tensions.