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Middle East War

ASEAN leaders warn Iran war fallout is raising costs

Leaders across Southeast Asia have raised concerns about the global ripple effects of the Iran conflict, warning that the crisis is already affecting energy prices, livelihoods, and regional stability during a major summit of the ASEAN.

08 May 2026-12:40
Is the Arab world entering war?

A tense confrontation is developing between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the situation already playing out on the ground, although it remains largely positional in nature. Tehran has consistently denied launching missiles or drones in response to reported attacks on the UAE. However, according to reports, the origin of the strikes has been documented by UAE authorities.

08 May 2026-12:13
The fight over the Strait of Hormuz is moving to a new level

Will the war resume in the Middle East? This is the question many people ask themselves as they open the morning news.

07 May 2026-03:36
Iran, Saudi FMs stress diplomacy in phone call amid regional tensions

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan have held a phone call in which both sides emphasised the importance of continued diplomacy and regional cooperation, according to Iranian media.

06 May 2026-12:47
Iran war sends oil surging: Emergency action taken to save the yen

The correlation between the Japanese yen and Brent crude oil climbed to its highest level since late 2021 just before Japan stepped into the currency market to support the yen. The move highlights how energy prices are becoming a stronger driver of currency pressure alongside traditional factors like interest rate gaps.

01 May 2026-11:35
Gas prices surge as US-Iran conflict drives oil spike

Fuel prices across the United States have jumped sharply following an escalation in the conflict between the US and Iran, which has sent global crude oil prices soaring.

30 Apr 2026-15:52
Bahrain sentences five to life as crackdown on Iran "sympathizers" intensifies

Five people, two Afghans and three Bahrainis, were sentenced to life imprisonment in Bahrain on Tuesday for plotting “terrorist and hostile acts” with Iran, which attacked the Gulf state during the Middle East war.

29 Apr 2026-11:30
Global military spending hits $2.9 trillion amid rising world tensions

Global military spending climbed to nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th straight year of growth as rising insecurity and rearmament boosted defence budgets, researchers said on Monday.

27 Apr 2026-16:54
Europe pays €27B more for energy amid Iran war

Europe has been forced to pay an additional €27 billion ($32 billion) for oil and gas imports since the outbreak of the United States and Israel’s war against Iran, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.

27 Apr 2026-14:16
Iran submits new Hormuz proposal to US

27 Apr 2026-12:31