Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The middle east | History Defined

Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge

Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Jobs data tops economic agenda as Iran war re-escalates

Resilient jobs data is a bright spot for Australia's economy but the longer the Middle East conflict drags on, the worse the prospect for growth and inflation.

AAP

Kuwait Halts All Flights After Iranian Attacks; Oil Prices Spike as Regional Escalation Intensifies

Kuwait halted all flights on Saturday after Iran launched one of its heaviest barrages of missiles and drones since the Middle East conflict began.

Benzinga

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

DUBAI - Hostilities in the Middle East intensified on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US attacks on Iran, with Tehran threatening a “full-scale offensive” in response and the strategic Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually closed. Here are the latest developments:

Bangkok Post

Trump may have to choose between an endless quagmire and ceding the Strait of Hormuz to Iran

The global energy trade is likely changed forever by the outcome of the Iran war.

Fortune

US warns Americans to reconsider Middle East travel amid rising tensions

The United States issued a travel warning for the Middle East due to escalating regional tensions. Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran involved fresh military strikes. Fighting intensified over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices significantly. Kuwait and Bahrain reported missile and drone interceptions amid the…

The Economic Times

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit

The United States and Iran intensified their conflict across the Middle East on Friday, launching fresh strikes on military and infrastructure targets as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated. The U.S. targeted additional bridges, energy facilities and a key Iranian port, stepping up pressure on Tehran after President Donald…

The Economic Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Bridges, airport, railway station: US attacks civilian infrastructure in Iran

The United States intensified its renewed bombing campaign against Iran on Friday, striking bridges and an airport, as Tehran retaliated with attacks on US military bases across the Middle East, further escalating the regional conflict.

The Times of India

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast

Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East

The Independent UK

US and Iran trade attacks in return to full-blown war

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran continued to trade attacks on Friday, with Tehran targeting American assets across the Middle East in the biggest escalation since the two foes returned to outright war.

Bangkok Post

Civilian infrastructure hit as US and Iran escalate attacks across the Middle East

The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The US military struck bridges and collapsed a tower at a key Iranian port, while Tehran targeted US-allied nations…

France 24

Analyst Says Americans Spent '$308 Million More' on Gas in a Day as Prices Near $4 a Gallon

The surge in oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East has caused a spike in gas prices, with GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan saying the situation has gas very close to reaching $4/gallon again.

Benzinga

Why are World Sugar Futures Stuck in Neutral?

World sugar futures on the Intercontinental Exchange have traded in a narrow range of 13.34 to 16.10 cents per pound in 2026. While sugar is consolidating, it has made higher lows since mid-February but lower highs since late March.

Barchart

Trump Threatened To Strike Iranian Infrastructure If Negotiations Don't Resume. Iran Is Vowing Swift Retaliation

Iran vowed to "crush" targets in the Middle East if the U.S. follows through on President Donald Trump's threat to target key infrastructure in the country.

International Business Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

Global Market: European shares edge lower as earnings, M&A activity offset by Middle East tensions

European shares traded slightly lower as investors assessed corporate earnings and merger news. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept energy inflation concerns in focus for markets. Technology stocks showed mixed performance, with ASML and Publicis gaining on strong demand. ABB announced a significant acquisition, while Delivery Hero faced a…

Euronews

Europe Today: Middle East tensions rise as Europe deepens support for Ukraine

US strikes on Iran escalate tensions in the Middle East as fears grow over the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets. In Kyiv, the EU and Ukraine deepen defence cooperation with a new drone partnership, while Europe debates its role in supporting Ukraine’s war effort.

Benzinga

Analyst Sees $4 Gas if Current Trends Continue, Warns Failure to Hit 9 Million Barrels Per Day Could Signal 'Demand Destruction'

Demand for gasoline in the U.S. could be falling as price volatility, fueled by ongoing escalations in the Middle East amid the U.S.-Israel and Iran war, poses challenges to the global oil supply chain.

The Economic Times

Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty above 24,100 amid Middle East jitters. What lies ahead?

Indian stock markets showed resilience on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining slightly. Geopolitical worries from the Middle East conflict did not significantly impact trading. IT stocks led the gains, while some banking shares experienced minor declines. The Indian Rupee remained stable against the US dollar, with oil prices showing…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

South Korea's central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation, debt

South Korea’s central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate for the first time in more than three years, aiming to tighten money supply to combat inflation, worsened by the war in the Middle East, and slow the growth of the country’s high household debt

Benzinga

Trump Says Iran Wants To Make a Deal as US Launches Second Wave of Strikes; Brent Oil Tops $85

Late Wednesday, U.S. stock futures were mixed as President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate even as U.S. forces launched a second wave of strikes against Iranian military targets, lifting oil prices amid fears of further disruption in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

CIMBT predicts trade war now the greatest risk

CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) forecasts renewed war in the Middle East will heighten economic uncertainty in the second half of the year, while intensifying the global trade war.

The Economic Times

Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran

The United States reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over ship attacks. Iran retaliated with strikes on nations hosting American forces. This escalation threatens to push the region back toward full-scale war. Talks over Iran's nuclear program have stalled amid intensified fighting. The conflict impacts global oil and natural gas…

The Guardian - UK

Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders

Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisis

The Economic Times

Spain tourism revenue rises as visitors spend more

Tourism revenue rose in Spain in the second quarter of 2026, with the country benefiting from its reputation as a safe destination as Middle East tensions persisted and an increase in spending per person, tourism industry group Exceltur said on Tuesday. Spain benefited from a reorientation of tourist flows linked…

AAP

'ISIS bride' accused of training with terror fighters

A so-called "ISIS bride" who is accused of training for weeks with Islamic State will remain behind bars after being refused bail for a second time.

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.