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Middle East Tensions

Can alternative routes replace the Strait of Hormuz?

Rising tensions in the Middle East are no longer viewed solely as a short term geopolitical shock.

21 Apr 2026-10:28
Hüsamettin İnaç: The Trump administration intends to dismantle the 80-year transatlantic alliance - INTERVIEW

The world is entering an era in which long-standing security guarantees are sounding increasingly unconvincing, while new centres of power are only beginning to outline the contours of a future order.

14 Apr 2026-12:24
ASEAN warns of risks from Middle East tensions

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the ASEAN have warned that rising geopolitical tensions, including instability in the Middle East, pose growing risks to the global and regional economy.

10 Apr 2026-17:58
Malaysia tourism sector warns of rising fuel costs as Middle East tensions squeeze operators

Malaysia’s tourism industry is facing growing operational strain as rising fuel prices linked to Middle East tensions ripple through the sector, industry representatives have warned.

02 Apr 2026-22:10
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
What we know about Qatar Airways: Fleet strategy, operations, and future outlook

Qatar Airways stands as one of the world’s most prominent full service carriers, known for its premium service, global connectivity, and strategic positioning in the Middle East aviation landscape.

21 Mar 2026-13:16
Saudi air defenses down four drones

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed four drones within the country's airspace, highlighting the kingdom's strong defensive preparedness.

14 Mar 2026-11:40
India extends visas for foreigners, waives overstay fees amid Middle East tensions

India will offer a one-month visa extension and waive overstay penalties for foreign nationals stuck in the country due to travel disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict.

13 Mar 2026-22:56