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Iran ceasefire was always going to break – here’s why

Less than a month after a ceasefire was signed between the US and Iran, conflict has returned to the Middle East. The peace agreement Donald Trump signed at the palace of Versailles in France on June 18 – which he hailed as Iran’s “unconditional surrender” – is now, in the…

The Conversation

Oil shoots up as Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’

LONDON - Oil prices soared anew and stock markets slid on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, following renewed strikes in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Iran’s environmental catastrophe has also wrecked its economy

For several decades, Iran has devoted substantial financial, institutional and political resources to military expansion. It has invested heavily in supporting its regional partners, as well as in pursuing geopolitical influence across the Middle East.

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UK inflation set to ease back faster than expected, says IMF

It came as the global economic body said the global economic shock from the conflict in the Middle East was ‘better than feared’.

Evening Standard

Crude oil prices jump 6%, hit two-week high after Trump says Iran peace deal is ‘over’. What are experts saying?

Crude oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday to a two-week high after Donald Trump declared the Iran peace agreement "over", reviving fears of fresh supply disruptions from the Middle East. Analysts say concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, tighter sanctions and depleted inventories could keep oil prices elevated in the…

The Economic Times

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

The S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday as investors rotated out of artificial intelligence-linked stocks and geopolitical tensions flared again in the Middle East. Polymarket traders are now overwhelmingly betting the benchmark index will open lower on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Cathay Pacific cuts fuel surcharges again as jet fuel prices ease

Cathay Pacific Airways will reduce fuel surcharges on most passenger flights starting July sixteenth. This marks the third reduction since the Middle East crisis began. Fuel surcharges for flights to North America and Europe will decrease by seventeen percent. Surcharges for flights to the South Asian subcontinent will also see…

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Netanyahu warns US could 'destroy' Mideast power balance as Trump floats F-35 jet sale to Turkey

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his willingness to sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets, a move which is likely to face strong resistance in Congress and which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would "destroy" the balance of power in the Middle East.

France 24

'Bending rules, bullying rivals': Iran uses World Cup to mock US - top developments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took a swipe at the United States by comparing its role as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to its foreign policy, accusing Washington of "bending rules, bullying rivals, creating obstacles, and cheating".

The Times of India

Exxon Mobil, Battalion Oil, Occidental Petroleum Are Trending After Hours as Hormuz Strait Disruption Reignites: XOM, BATL, OXY Spike

Renewed tension in the Middle East sends the oil stocks trending.

Benzinga

6,000-year-old broken ribs discovered in Syria may be one of the oldest known cases of child abuse in the world

Around 6,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, an infant suffered severe injuries in what might be the Middle East's earliest documented case of child abuse.

LiveScience

'Occasional disagreements' with Trump on Iran, says Netanyahu; opposes proposed US F-35 sale to Turkey

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his apprehension over the possible transfer of F-35 jets to Turkey. He noted a divergence with President Trump concerning the approach to Iran. Netanyahu cautioned that such a move could upset the equilibrium in the Middle East, characterizing Turkey's leadership as antagonistic and not…

The Times of India

India bonds slip as profit booking, higher US yields weigh

After a turbulent trading day, Indian government bonds ended lower on Tuesday. Profit booking led to a notable spike in the 10-year yield, marking its largest climb in more than two weeks. Caution grew among investors due to rising United States yields, heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and…

The Economic Times

Shell boosted by oil price spike due to Iran war — but gas production takes a hit

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has impacted gas production output from Qatar

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'No lasting peace' in the Middle East without a Palestinian state, Egypt's el-Sisi says

The Egyptian president renewed Cairo's call for an independent Palestinian state during the inauguration of the country's new Strategic Command Headquarters, known as the Octagon.

The Economic Times

Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

Ultra Maritime will become a part of Lockheed's rotary and mission systems, which reported revenue of $17.3 billion in 2025 and employs 35,000 people worldwide. Sustained conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and U.S. President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request for 2027 are driving up demand for…

The Independent UK

FIA president focused on safety amid bid to restore Bahrain GP to F1 calendar

The race in Bahrain had been due to take place on April 12 but it was put on hold due to the conflict in the Middle East.

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air to begin daily Mumbai flights from August 4

Riyadh Air is set to launch daily direct flights between Riyadh and Mumbai starting August 4, marking its significant entry into the Indian market. This new route, operated by a Boeing 787-9, will offer four cabin classes and aims to boost connectivity to Europe and the Middle East. The airline…

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Bangkok Post

Mideast war continues to constrain industry

Thailand's automotive industry and supply chain may continue to feel the strain of conflicts in the Middle East despite peace negotiations, says Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co, a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned electric vehicle (EV) maker Chery Automobile.

Bangkok Post

Upbeat outlook for tourism-related stocks

As geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have begun to soften, the global investor spotlight is shifting back to fundamental economic drivers. The de-escalation of the US-Iran war caused oil prices to dip, allowing tourism-related industries to recover from steep declines during the peak of the tensions.

The Economic Times

OPEC+ tipped to raise quotas again as Middle East calms

Seven OPEC+ nations, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, are poised to increase oil production quotas for August, aiming to recover from disruptions caused by the Middle East war. Analysts predict a gradual return to normal output levels, though restarting shut-in production will take time.

Radio France Internationale

‘International law is our compass’ in global conflict, UN rights chief tells RFI

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk tells RFI that repression in Iran and drone warfare and sexual violence in Sudan show that civilians are paying the highest price for conflicts around the globe.

France 24

Armenia’s defiant drag scene braves pushback

Armenia sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. While in much of the European Union, the drag scene is mainstream, in Armenia it remains underground. Performers face threats of violence, stigma, police pressure and even rejection by their own families. Despite this, drag queens have built…

The Guardian - UK

Overseas education project for women and girls axed by UK after two years

The programme, aimed at keeping 1m girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, withdrawn after aid cuts

The Economic Times

Tata Motors PV shares in focus as Iran-US conflict impacts JLR volumes in Q1. What's ahead?

Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover, saw a significant 15.3% drop in retail sales for Q1 FY27. Disruptions from the Middle East conflict, a supplier fire, and phasing out older Jaguar models impacted volumes. Despite these challenges, the strong performance of Range Rover models offers a glimmer of hope…

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