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Gold off two-week peak as oil advances, Fed meeting eyed

Gold prices softened on Thursday after reaching recent highs. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted oil prices and the dollar's safe-haven appeal. Traders now await the Federal Reserve meeting for interest rate clues. Rising oil prices also fueled inflation concerns and potential Fed rate hikes. Other precious metals like silver and…

The Economic Times

Middle East crisis is ‘getting out of control’, UN chief warns – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Won't Accept Nuclear Inspections Near Mecca, Driving Trump's Weaker Nuclear Deal

The US-Saudi nuclear deal, backed by Trump, faces scrutiny over weaker inspection safeguards, raising concerns about potential nuclear weapons development and its impact on Middle East security.

International Business Times UK

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Ugandan women work in the Middle East even though they face abuse. They told us why

Labour migration from Uganda to the Middle East has surged since the early 2000s, with many young women travelling for employment as domestic workers. Most of these jobs are in Oman, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

The Conversation

Oil price rises above $95 mark as Middle East conflict escalates

Global supply disrupted by US-Iran aggression in strait of Hormuz and Houthi threats in Bab el-Mandeb

The Guardian - UK

Why is a proposed US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?

The Trump administration supports a nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia. This agreement allows uranium enrichment and spent fuel processing by Riyadh. Saudi Arabia seeks nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions and export more oil. The United States gains strategic and commercial benefits from this cooperation. Other nations like China and…

The Economic Times

Rupee languishes at two-month lows as supply worries raise oil prices

The Indian rupee hit a two-month low on Wednesday amid rising oil prices spurred by worries over Middle Eastern supply disruptions. In an effort to contain the rupee's decline, state-run banks stepped in to sell off dollars. Increased energy prices are forecasted to exacerbate inflationary pressures and expand India's deficit.…

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Minister vows 'single power' won't set country's future

The foreign minister will use her first major speech since Middle East hostilities escalated to warn against Australia becoming beholden to other powers.

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Trouble is brewing at Middle East's two key chokepoints

Shipping disruptions are emerging in key Middle East oil transit routes. Concerns are rising as vessels alter voyages due to security risks. The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea are experiencing reduced vessel traffic. Houthi rebels have threatened a full blockade on Saudi Arabian ports. Despite risks, Saudi oil exports…

The Economic Times

Iran warns of ‘eye for an eye’ response if US follows through on Trump’s threats to destroy infrastructure – as it happened

US president vows to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each strait of Hormuz attack; Iran’s military says it will stop Gulf oil flow and target regional infrastructure if US acts on threats, state tv reports

The Guardian - AU

Why did market fall today? 7 triggers behind Rs 4 lakh crore wealth wipeout

Indian stock markets experienced significant declines on Wednesday. Escalating Iran-US tensions and tariff threats spooked investors, causing major indices to fall. Oil prices surged above $92 per barrel, impacting market sentiment negatively. The Indian rupee also weakened against the US dollar amid global uncertainties. Persistent foreign investor selling further weighed…

The Economic Times

Modi’s protectionism push creates stock winners in laggard India

A Bloomberg-compiled basket of 15 stocks linked to import substitution has rallied more than 20% since the start of the Middle East conflict, outperforming the benchmark NSE Nifty 50 Index, which has dropped about 2%. The rally stands out as the basket has become a haven for investors seeking shelter…

The Economic Times

Gold nears two-week high as Fed outlook, Middle East conflict stay in focus

Gold prices climbed to a two-week high amid technical buying and Middle East tensions. Investors await the Federal Reserve meeting for interest rate outlook clues. Oil prices rose over one percent due to shipping disruptions in the Red Sea. Iran's interior minister visited Pakistan seeking continued mediation efforts. Other precious…

The Economic Times

Middle East live: Trump attends dignified transfer of US service members killed in Iran war

President Donald Trump on Wednesday attended a dignified transfer of remains ceremony at a military base in Delaware for four US service members killed in the Iran war. Of the four slain soldiers, three were killed in an Iranian missile attack on a military base in Jordan and another died…

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Lindt’s Easter chocolate bunny suffers sales drop over price hike and Iran war

Middle East conflicts deter tourists from Asia, hitting airport takings as El Niño set to reduce cocoa crop

International Business Times UK

Trump Warns Houthis US Will 'Take Care Of' Group Over Threatened Saudi Ports Blockade

Donald Trump has warned of US intervention if the Iran-backed Houthis blockade Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Economic Times

US stocks today: US stocks end higher as semiconductors surge amid Mideast war intensifies

Wall Street closed higher as semiconductor stocks rebounded sharply, lifting major indexes despite tariff tensions and Middle East risks. Investors are positioning ahead of key tech earnings, betting on AI-driven growth. Gains in 3M and Hasbro contrasted with declines in Danaher and MSCI, highlighting mixed corporate signals.

The Conversation

Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is on something of a diplomatic roll at the moment. Having concluded a weeklong visit to the United States on July 19, 2026, during which he charmed President Donald Trump, al-Zaidi is now expected to head to Tehran to do the same with Iran’s new…

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The Guardian - AU

RBA now twice as likely to hike interest rates as US-Iran war drives fuel prices higher

Experts warn global energy market at a ‘critical juncture’ with escalating Middle East crisis expected to further drag on a slowing Australian economy

Euronews

Middle East flights: Air France suspends routes to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut

Air France said it is ‘monitoring the situation’ in ‘real time’ while other carriers including KLM, British Airways, Aegean and Singapore Airlines have also issued recent updates on their Middle East flights.

Bangkok Post

Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

TEHRAN - Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones.

The Times of India

Middle East crisis, South China Sea tensions dominate Asean top diplomats meetings

Southeast Asian foreign ministers have expressed "serious concern" over renewed US-Iran hostilities, calling for an immediate cessation of attacks across all fronts in the Middle East and warning that the escalating conflict threatens global energy supplies, trade, and food security.

Euronews

Riyadh Air review: I flew to Madrid on the world’s newest airline – here’s what it was like

Riyadh Air’s business class offering is seriously impressive, and the Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International might just be the Middle East’s best airport lounge.

The Economic Times

Dollar wavers as markets grapple with Gulf tensions

The US dollar hovered near a one-week high as investors weighed escalating Middle East tensions against hopes for a ceasefire. Concerns over energy supplies supported the greenback, while the yen and euro remained largely steady. The British pound edged higher after UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed his commitment to…

The Economic Times

Bigger crash ahead? JPMorgan CEO Dimon says he won't buy stocks at current prices, says markets underestimating risks

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that investors are underestimating geopolitical and fiscal risks, saying he would avoid buying stocks or US Treasury bonds at current valuations. Dimon also cautioned that massive AI spending may not deliver returns as quickly as markets expect amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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