Middle East conflict
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Iran Links Bab el-Mandeb Threat to US Moves on Kharg Island
Iran has directly threatened to disrupt the Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid rising tensions with the US over Kharg Island, risking global energy and maritime trade.
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Iran Claims Second Missile Strike on USS Abraham Lincoln Amid US
Iran has claimed multiple missile attacks on the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, while the US has neither confirmed nor reported any damage, escalating
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Jetstar cuts 12% of trans-Tasman flights amid soaring jet fuel costs
Jetstar reduces 12% of flights between Australia and New Zealand due to rising jet fuel prices triggered by Middle East conflict, affecting travel connectivity.
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Amazon AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted by Drone Activity Amid Conflict
Amazon Web Services’ Bahrain region has been disrupted due to ongoing conflict and drone activity, impacting cloud operations and customer services.
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South Africa braces for R5/litre fuel hike amid supply fears
South African motorists face potential record-breaking fuel price increases of up to R5 per litre in April as Middle East conflict disrupts global oil supply chains.
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Nifty 50 Faces Sell-Off Amid Middle East Tension, HDFC Turmoil
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on March 23 as soaring oil prices and leadership instability at HDFC Bank drive a broad-based market retreat.
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Iran Targets Kuwaiti Oil Hubs in Escalating Gulf Campaign
For the second time in 48 hours, Iranian drones have struck Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi refinery, marking a dangerous shift in the conflict toward third-party energy infrastructure.
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Philippines Fuel Crisis: Diesel Prices Poised to Hit P130
As Middle East conflict disruptions tighten global supply, Philippine motorists face a potential surge in diesel prices to P130 per liter next week.
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Ukraine peace talks to resume in U.S. amid Middle East conflict
Ukrainian negotiators are set to hold talks in the U.S. on Saturday, aiming to resume discussions with Russia after a pause influenced by the Middle East war.
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US Deploys A-10 Warthogs to Hunt Iranian Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. has deployed A-10 Warthog attack jets and Apache helicopters to the Strait of Hormuz to interdict Iranian vessels and drones amid heightened regional tensions. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine confirmed the deployment, highlighting…
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US Treasury Considers Sanction Relief for Iranian Oil in Transit
To combat soaring energy prices linked to Middle East conflicts, the US Treasury is considering easing sanctions on Iranian oil shipments currently en route.
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Trump Issues Total Destruction Threat to South Pars Gas Field
President Donald Trump has threatened to “massively blow up” the South Pars gas field following Iranian retaliatory strikes on Qatar’s energy infrastructure, escalating the regional conflict.
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UAE Reopens Airspace Following Missile Interception
The United Arab Emirates has resumed normal aviation operations after a brief, precautionary closure of its airspace due to intercepted missile and drone threats.
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US and Iran Reopen Direct Communications Amid Escalating Conflict
A direct communication channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated, marking the first known direct contact since the conflict began.
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The Israeli Strike on Beirut’s Armenian Quarter
Israel’s airstrike in Beirut targeting the Armenian quarter, including casualties, damage, and community impact, with responses from residents and officials.