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Iran-us Tensions

Why are condom prices rising and why is it trending in China

A warning about higher condom prices has gone viral across China, drawing widespread attention on social media platforms such as Sina Weibo.

24 Apr 2026-22:00
Trump: US may ‘stop by’ Cuba after it deals with Iran

13 Apr 2026-21:27
Majority of world’s top billionaires lose $170B amid global tensions

Seven of the world’s top 10 richest people have seen their combined fortunes shrink by about $170.3 billion so far this year as geopolitical tensions intensified following a major conflict in the Middle East.

02 Apr 2026-16:58
What is driving the current US-Iran tensions

Tensions between United States and Iran have intensified due to a combination of military, political, and strategic factors. At the core of the confrontation lies a long standing rivalry shaped by regional influence, nuclear ambitions, and competing security doctrines.

31 Mar 2026-17:30
What if the US withdraws from the Iran war?

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

30 Mar 2026-15:58
Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Tensions on the rise

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has established a task force to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric.

30 Mar 2026-11:00
Israel strikes Iran and Beirut as Hormuz tensions rise

Israel has launched new strikes on Iran and Lebanon as the conflict in the region intensifies, with growing fears of wider escalation.

21 Mar 2026-10:52
Market turmoil drives the dollar higher as investors seek safety

On Friday, the dollar climbed to a three-month peak and was on track for its second consecutive weekly gain since the onset of the war in Iran, as market instability made it the last remaining safe-haven asset.

14 Mar 2026-12:54
Iran war causes over 6 million airline seat cancellations

Industry data shows that over 6 million airline passengers have been impacted by the Middle East conflict, with Gulf carriers accounting for more than a third of the seat cancellations.

14 Mar 2026-11:24
Gold slips as stronger dollar offsets Iran war uncertainty

Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on the precious metal, while markets continued to monitor the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Despite geopolitical tensions typically supporting safe haven demand, uncertainty over inflation and interest rate expectations kept gold under pressure.

11 Mar 2026-23:34