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Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.63 per litre
Pakistan government cuts petrol price by Rs3.63 per litre but raises high-speed diesel rate by Re0.31 per litre.
Dawn · 1m

Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.20 per litre
Pakistan government hikes petrol price by Rs1.20 per litre while cutting high-speed diesel rate by Re0.17.
Dawn · 1m

BOK Governor Shin Hyun-song: AI Boom and Middle East Conflict Push Inflation
Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song warns AI investment and Middle East conflict are jointly raising inflation, urging tight monetary policy until 2% target is met.
BigGo Finance · 1m
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Middle East war reshapes global power
The US-Israel conflict with Iran is destabilising markets and forcing middle powers to unite for diplomatic solutions in a fractured world order.
Daily Maverick · 3m
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Houthi strikes kill 14 in Riyadh airport as war fears rise.
Dw · 1m

Riyadh airport hit again as Houthi attacks escalate
A projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile killed 12 people. The escalating attacks threaten to draw in greater U.S. military involvement.
NPR · 2m

Trump considers joining Saudi strikes on Houthis
After a missile hit Riyadh airport, the U.S. president said he was evaluating whether to intervene in the escalating conflict with Iran-backed rebels.
NPR · 2m

Putin Promises Iran Russia Will End Middle East War
Putin vows to do everything to end Middle East conflict with Iran.
Nationalpost · 1m

Oil Prices Drop After IEA Accelerates Stock Release
IEA's oil stock release plan lowers global oil prices amid supply concerns.
mint · 1m

How wars reshape global trade routes
When the Strait of Hormuz closed in 2026, it exposed how vulnerable the world's energy and trade networks had become to conflict.
POLITICO · 2m

Trump halts strikes as Houthis seize Yemen heights
US president cancels airstrikes on Iran-aligned group after Saudi pleas, as fighters advance toward Red Sea chokepoint.
the Guardian · 2m

Trump rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz deal
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the vital shipping waterway within seven days, saying the terms are unacceptable.
BBC News · 2m

Iran offers to reopen Hormuz if U.S. eases pressure
Iran reportedly says it can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington lifts its blockade and eases military pressure, raising hopes for renewed diplomacy.
CNBC · 2m

Iran Executes Spy Accused of Israel Intel Leaks
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel on missile sites.
Malay Mail · 1m

Houthis strike Saudi capital in escalating regional war
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis attacked Riyadh with missiles and drones, triggering the first air raid alerts for the Saudi capital since fighting escalated in July.
the Guardian · 1m

War in Iran hits stalemate as prices soar
Six months into conflict, the U.S. and Iran show no signs of ending hostilities despite Trump's repeated claims of imminent deals, while energy costs spike and humanitarian crises spread across the region.
CBS News · 4m

Iran's UN gambit as Trump threatens war or deals
Iranian President Pezeshkian heads to New York for UN talks while Trump warns of economic destruction or military action if no agreement is reached.
CNBC · 1m

Saudi airport hit as Iran tensions spike
Smoke and flames near Riyadh airport amid escalating regional conflict and energy supply concerns.
CNBC · 2m

Japan raises rates to 31-year high
The Bank of Japan joins global central banks in fighting inflation with its biggest rate increase since 1995.
the Guardian · 1m

Middle East tensions spike across multiple fronts
Saudi Arabia faces aerial threats from Yemen while Iran executes alleged Israeli spy and Israel strikes Gaza and Lebanon.
Fortune · 2m

Why oil prices aren't worse: thank China
China's massive strategic oil reserves are quietly protecting the global economy from Trump's Iran war.
Fortune · 2m

Fed raises rates for first time since 2023
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by a quarter point as Middle East conflict drives up energy prices and inflation.
CBS News · 1m
WH Smith hits 17-year low as war and costs bite
The travel retailer slashed profit forecasts twice in two months as Middle East conflict and inflation squeeze margins.
Dailymail · 1m

Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed group targets oil facilities and issues naval blockade, forcing Riyadh to issue first air raid alerts in months.
BBC News · 1m

Yemen's war threatens oil and people alike
Houthi advances along the Red Sea raise global energy fears, but the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of Yemenis demands equal attention.
the Guardian · 3m · 5 views

Saudi-Houthi conflict reignites over Mecca drone attack
Yemen's Houthis deny targeting Islam's holiest city as Saudi Arabia launches retaliatory airstrikes and regional tensions escalate.
Malay Mail · 2m

Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone near Mecca
Iran-aligned Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia, threatening holy city and global oil supplies.
New York Post · 1m · 5 views

Methanex hits record earnings amid Middle East chaos
The world's largest methanol producer posted landmark Q2 results, but faces a sharp pricing cliff ahead.
Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered · 2m

Trump signals end to Iran war as Middle East tensions spike
The U.S. president says Tehran wants a deal, but Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis are escalating strikes that threaten global oil supplies.
CNBC · 1m

Iran's drone strikes are destroying Amazon data centers
Iranian attacks on Gulf data centers are permanently deleting customer data and threatening AI infrastructure investments.
Futurism · 1m

Pentagon hiding true death toll from Iran war
The Trump administration is concealing military casualties and damage from the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Mother Jones · 1m

Iran conflict costs $3B monthly, $38B total so far
A budget watchdog reveals the mounting price tag of military action Trump calls 'small potatoes.'
Fortune · 1m