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Middle East and Asian leaders meet in Baku despite tensions
Middle East and Asian leaders hold rare summit in Baku to address conflicts and economic cooperation.
euronews · 2m
Saudi Arabia postpones major sporting events amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia cancels major sporting events after Houthi attacks on airports.
France24 · 1m
Global diesel shortage expected to last into 2027
Global diesel shortage may persist through 2027 due to Middle East war disruptions and reduced refinery output.
Financialexpress · 2m
The Middle East's quiet shift toward liberal values
Surveys across five countries show citizens increasingly reject religious authoritarianism, even as their rulers entrench power.
Foreign Affairs · 3m
September CPI Report: Inflation Data Expected
September CPI report shows inflation rising as Middle East tensions fuel energy costs.
Kiplinger · 1m
Gaza faces permanent displacement as peace plan stalls
A year after a ceasefire, Gaza remains devastated with no reconstruction. Israeli leaders openly discuss forcing Palestinians to leave.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
Why airpower alone cannot win the Iran war
Israel and the US have destroyed much of Iran's military, yet the regime survives. History shows bombing campaigns rarely force political surrender.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
America Shouldn’t Let Go of the Middle East
U.S. must rethink Middle East strategy after Iran war to avoid costly disengagement.
Foreign Affairs · 2m
Iran believes it can outlast America
Tehran thinks it has won great-power status by surviving U.S. bombardment and rallying its people, and plans to keep fighting until Washington accepts defeat.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
Japan urges oil stockpiling amid Middle East risks
Japan calls for oil stockpiling and regional cooperation to counter Middle East supply disruptions.
The Japan Times · 1m
USS Lincoln returns after 322 days at sea
The aircraft carrier docks in San Diego after one of the longest US military deployments, as crew reunite with families and a newborn babies.
NBC News · 1m
Israel's politics stayed right even after Oct. 7
Three years after Hamas's attack, Israeli society has shifted further right, but the change began years before and the electoral picture remains fractured.
TIME · 2m
EU Leaders Focus on Economy Amid Global Tensions
EU leaders prepare for economic summit as Russia threats and Middle East turmoil loom.
EUobserver · 1m
Thai Horror 'Rinrada: The Influencer' Scores Asia, Middle East Deals
Thai horror film 'Rinrada: The Influencer' lands Asia and Middle East distribution deals after Screamfest premiere.
Variety · 1m
The Muslim manosphere policing women online
Religious misogyny dressed as faith is harassing women across social media, from the UAE to the UK.
WIRED · 2m
Trump weighs joining Saudi fight against Houthis
After a deadly airport attack in Riyadh, Trump says the U.S. may back Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed militants, risking deeper Middle East involvement.
CNBC · 2m
Trump weighs U.S. role in Saudi fight against Houthi rebels
President Trump is evaluating whether America should join Saudi strikes against Iran-backed Houthis after fresh attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people.
Fortune · 1m
Starbucks, ezCater, and Subway
Starbucks may buy Chipotle, Uber plans ezCater acquisition, Subway launches global prototype.
Nation's Restaurant News · 1m
Iran escalates tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Eleven tankers struck in one week as Iran tries to block oil exports through the strategic waterway.
CNBC · 1m
Sam Altman Backed Meanwhile Raises $37.5M for Bitcoin Life Insurance
Meanwhile, the first licensed Bitcoin life insurer, raised $37.5M with Sam Altman backing as families in Asia, Europe and the Middle East turn to Bitcoin insurance.
Financialpost · 1m
Houthis claim strike on Riyadh airport
Houthi rebels say they attacked Saudi Arabia's main airport, raising questions about escalation in the Middle East.
Cbsnews · 1m
Trump's Military Retreat
U.S. pulls back bombers from Britain as Iran escalates attacks.
Seattletimes · 2m
Japan aids Philippines oil security
Japan to boost Philippines' oil reserves amid Middle East risks.
Nikkei Asia · 1m
Ethiopia's war draws in the Middle East
Fighting in Ethiopia is part of a wider regional conflict shaped by outside powers competing for influence and resources.
The New Yorker · 3m
Japan oil strategy expert urges Middle East focus
Taiyo Oil CEO says Japan should keep Middle East oil for cost efficiency.
The Japan Times · 1m
Trump's Red-Dye Diesel Plan Flaw
Trump's diesel tax deferral for truckers won't add fuel supplies as prices remain high.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Middle East oil exports rebound after Hormuz attacks
Middle East oil exports rebound to pre-Iran war levels despite Hormuz attacks.
Dw · 1m
UK backs Saudi jets against Houthis to ease cost of living
Andy Burnham agrees to air-to-air refuelling support as he prepares to meet Trump and tackle Middle East instability.
the Guardian · 3m
Saudi Arabia Confirms Houthi Missile Attack
Saudi Arabia says Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting since Iran war escalation.
Seattletimes · 2m
Oil Prices Stuck Near $100
Oil prices remain above $100 despite Middle East supply disruptions.
mint · 2m
OPEC Keeps November Quotas Steady
OPEC delegates agree to maintain oil production quotas in November amid Middle East conflict.
mint · 1m
Europe’s Chance to Revive Middle East Peace
Europe steps in as U.S. withdraws from Middle East peace efforts.
Foreign Policy · 3m
Trump's F-35 Deal Shifts War Burden to Saudi Arabia
Trump's F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia risks escalating Middle East conflict as oil prices surge.
Newsweek · 2m
U.S. embassies warn Americans as Middle East war spreads
The Iran-backed Houthis attack deep into Saudi Arabia for the first time, prompting security alerts across the region and raising fears of rapid escalation.
CBS News · 4m
West Asia Aims for Indian Wedding Revival in 2027
West Asia wedding planners report Indian destination weddings rebounding in 2027 after Iran war fears.
The Economic Times · 1m
Gold Prices Drop on Rally
Gold falls as Fed rate hike nears.
TradingView · 1m
Iran War Uncertainty Shakes Energy Markets
Oil prices hover near $100 as Iran conflict drags on without clear endgame.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
us sends third carrier group to gulf
us deploys third carrier strike group to middle east amid largest buildup since 2003.
euronews · 1m
CBC suspends Jewish journalist over antisemitism complaints
CBC suspends Neil Herland after protesters harassed him at Toronto synagogue.
Nationalpost · 1m
Israel and Morocco deepen ties via US-backed deal
US ambassador Michael Waltz announces Israel-Morocco agreement to boost trade and tourism.
New York Post · 1m
Trump-Xi meeting amid Iran, Taiwan and trade tensions
Trump and Xi face high-stakes talks on Iran, Taiwan and trade tensions during White House state visit.
ABC7 New York · 1m
Iran warns of retaliation as US weighs new Middle East strikes
Tensions spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with Trump considering military action and Iran threatening US bases across the region.
the Guardian · 2m
Oil Prices Near $100 as Market Chaos Intensifies
Oil prices hover near $100 amid Middle East supply shock and potential export bans.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
Iran's war with US and Israel set to escalate
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz again, but analysts warn Iran will likely strike other energy targets as desperation grows.
The New Yorker · 4m
Hegseth's culture war blinds Pentagon to real threats
The Defense Secretary declares victory over 'woke' enemies while ignoring Middle East conflict, Iran's advances, and bipartisan calls for his removal.
The New Yorker · 3m
Trump heads to UN as Iran war enters eighth month
President Trump travels to New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, where he will address global leaders and meet with allies impacted by the ongoing conflict with Iran.
ABC News · 3m
Lawmakers demand Trump confront China over Iran support
Democratic and Republican lawmakers are urging President Trump to challenge Xi Jinping over Chinese companies providing satellite imagery that enabled Iranian attacks killing U.S. troops.
ABC News · 2m
BoE warns of interest rates pain as inflation spikes
Bank of England holds rates but warns of rising costs amid Labour's winter of discontent.
Dailymail · 2m
Egypt’s Diplomacy: Clever or Clumsy?
Egypt balances Gaza, Iran, UAE and Houthi crises without losing ground.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Burnham meets Trump at UN after years of refusing
Britain's PM will hold his first meeting with Trump at the UN General Assembly, reversing his past opposition to the US president.
ABC News · 2m
Hasan Piker: Iran Nukes Would Stabilize Middle East
Hasan Piker claims Iran having nuclear weapons would make Middle East more stable.
Fox News · 1m
JD Vance warns Israel Trump may 'part ways' with Netanyahu
Vice President JD Vance warns Trump could abandon Netanyahu to protect US interests.
Dailymail · 1m
Trump threatens Iran at UN amid secret talks
The president issued an ultimatum to annihilate Iran while US and Iranian officials met quietly on the sidelines of the General Assembly.
BBC News · 2m
India cuts Russian oil imports as Middle East supplies rise
India's Russian oil imports drop 16.5% in August as Middle East oil supplies increase
The Economic Times · 1m
Oil drops as Trump signals Iran diplomacy
Crude tumbles below $100 after Trump hints at talks with Iran and delays strikes on Houthis.
CNBC · 1m
U.S. warns Americans away from Middle East as Iran war escalates
The State Department urges citizens to reconsider travel to the region as military tensions spike and the Strait of Hormuz remains contested.
CNBC · 1m
South Korea refuses to join US war on Iran
Seoul defies Trump pressure and rules out military deployment to the Middle East, citing domestic opposition and focus on protecting its own shipping.
the Guardian · 1m
Expensive sulfur means higher food prices ahead
A global sulfur shortage is driving up fertilizer costs, threatening to inflate your grocery bill in 2027.
NPR · 2m
Iranian attacks leave visible damage at U.S. bases
New photos reveal the scale of destruction from Iran's missile and drone strikes on American positions across the Middle East.
CBS News · 1m
Saudi Arabia bet on Trump. It backfired.
Riyadh paid billions to corrupt U.S. leaders, but bribable means weak.
Foreign Policy · 4m
