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Middle East

Could the Eastern Mediterranean be heading toward another major geopolitical crisis?

The Eastern Mediterranean is once again witnessing rising geopolitical tensions as disputes over energy resources, maritime boundaries, military positioning, and regional influence intensify among several countries in the region.

12 May 2026-03:17
Trump leads top US executives to China amid Middle East tensions

A White House official stated that leading US executives, including Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook, will join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week.

11 May 2026-23:59
Aramco warns oil market could lose 100m barrels weekly

Saudi Aramco has warned that global oil markets could lose around 100 million barrels of supply per week if disruptions to key shipping routes continue, underscoring rising energy security concerns amid tensions in the Middle East.

11 May 2026-17:44
Tehran supports Xi Jinping’s regional peace proposal

Iran has expressed support for a four-point peace proposal put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling alignment between Tehran and Beijing on efforts to stabilize the Middle East.

11 May 2026-17:30
Japan’s Nikkei retreats from a record high as war drags on

Japan’s Nikkei share has retreated after a record high early on Monday and ended lower, as the Middle East crisis outweighed optimism over corporate earnings and technology investment.

11 May 2026-12:35
Heathrow passenger traffic falls as Middle East conflict disrupts travel

Passenger traffic at Heathrow Airport declined in April as the ongoing conflict involving Iran continued to disrupt international aviation routes and travel demand.

11 May 2026-10:58
Three oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz with trackers turned off

11 May 2026-10:40
New Zealand updates fuel plan amid global supply risks

New Zealand has refined its fuel response plan to emphasize flexibility and simplify rationing measures, as global fuel shortages persist amid volatility in the Middle East.

11 May 2026-10:06
Tata Consumer hits 2-year high after double-digit growth forecast

Shares of Tata Consumer Products surged more than 5% on Monday, reaching their highest level in nearly two years after the company projected double-digit revenue growth for fiscal year 2027.

11 May 2026-09:05
Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin in any location except Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in any location except Moscow.

10 May 2026-12:37