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Middle East Crisis

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
Energy crisis: Australia secures 550M liters of fuel to date

Australia has secured additional fuel shipments to strengthen its energy security as global markets face pressure from escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to an official government statement.

01 May 2026-14:15
27 EU leaders gather in Cyprus: Ukraine, Gaza and energy crisis on table

The leaders of all 27 member states of the European Union are gathering in the Cyprus today for an informal European Council summit set against rising global tensions and economic pressure.

23 Apr 2026-12:43
How the Iran crisis turns Europe into a client state while China gains

While Washington remains mired in the tactical mud of the Middle East, acting reckless, erratic, and increasingly lawless, China is playing a calm, long game. They are not shouting -they are building.

22 Apr 2026-14:43
Why Gold Dipped During the Crisis: Market Reset or Trend Reversal?

Gold suffered one of its steepest corrections in recent years just as geopolitical tensions reached a peak, catching off guard investors who typically turn to the metal in times of crisis.

15 Apr 2026-17:37
Malaysia sees early strain in aviation amid energy crisis

Emerging spillover effects from the global energy crisis are beginning to appear across Malaysia’s transport, tourism, and labor markets, even as core economic indicators remain relatively stable, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said on Tuesday.

15 Apr 2026-14:55
Deep divisions in Germany’s left party over "anti-Zionism" resolution

The German Left Party (Die Linke) is facing a severe internal crisis after a regional faction passed a resolution titled "Against Zionism."

09 Apr 2026-12:54
OPEC+ agrees to raise oil output amid Mideast tensions

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, announced on Sunday that they will raise oil production by 206,000 barrels per day in May, according to an official statement.

06 Apr 2026-11:06
Portugal unveils €600m energy support package to shield firms from Middle East crisis fallout

Portugal’s Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has announced a €600 million ($696 million) credit line aimed at supporting businesses grappling with rising energy costs linked to instability in the Middle East.

02 Apr 2026-23:36
UN chief urges US and Israel to halt war with Iran as Middle East crisis deepens

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the United States and Israel to end their military campaign against Iran, while urging Tehran to cease attacks on its neighbours, warning that the region is edging towards a broader and more dangerous conflict.

02 Apr 2026-23:34