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The clock is ticking as oil markets barrel toward nightmare scenarios with the West bracing for 'tank bottoms' and Iran racing to delay 'tank tops' | Fortune

The West and Iran face urgent oil market crises due to the Strait of Hormuz closure and U.S. naval blockade affecting inventories.
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Iran has collected a 'pittance' of less than $1.3 million in Hormuz tolls, Bessent says, as currency dives to fresh record low | Fortune

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18 hours ago

Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist U.S. blockade | Fortune

Iran is adapting to US sanctions by reducing oil production and utilizing strategies developed over decades to manage its oil industry under pressure.
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10 hours ago

Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but 'can't imagine that it would be acceptable' | Fortune

Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's proposal, stating they haven't paid a sufficient price for their actions over the past 47 years.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Iran war: What's happening on day 65 as Trump reviews new plan to end war?

Iran has proposed a 14-point plan to end the war, seeking nonaggression guarantees and sanctions relief, while the US remains skeptical about a deal.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Trump says Iran has not yet paid a big enough price' as he reviews new peace proposal

Donald Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's new peace proposal, stating they haven't paid a sufficient price for their actions over the past 47 years.
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fromFortune
3 hours ago

Iran has collected a 'pittance' of less than $1.3 million in Hormuz tolls, Bessent says, as currency dives to fresh record low | Fortune

Iran proposes resolving U.S. issues in 30 days, seeking to end war and lift sanctions, while Trump remains skeptical of a deal.
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fromFortune
18 hours ago

Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist U.S. blockade | Fortune

Iran is adapting to US sanctions by reducing oil production and utilizing strategies developed over decades to manage its oil industry under pressure.
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fromFortune
10 hours ago

Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but 'can't imagine that it would be acceptable' | Fortune

Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's proposal, stating they haven't paid a sufficient price for their actions over the past 47 years.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Iran war: What's happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to give up'?

Trump claims US blockade of Iranian ports is effective, urging Tehran to surrender amid rising tensions.
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fromwww.dw.com
18 hours ago

Iran war: Trump reviewing new Tehran proposal with doubt

Trump doubts the acceptability of Iran's proposal, while Iran emphasizes the US must choose between diplomacy or confrontation.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The 'Infighting' in Tehran Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

Infighting in Iran complicates U.S.-Iran negotiations, but does not reflect a simple military-civilian divide in authority.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Iran war: What's happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to give up'?

Trump claims US blockade of Iranian ports is effective, urging Tehran to surrender amid rising tensions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

The US has approved $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, bypassing Congress due to emergency circumstances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Cuba gets trickle of intrepid tourists as Trump's oil blockade continues

Tourism in Cuba is declining due to US sanctions and military threats, despite some visitors still expressing love for the island.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Cuba says Trump's fresh sanctions on its economy amount to collective punishment'

Cuba's government condemns new US sanctions as collective punishment, worsening economic conditions and threatening national sovereignty.
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23 hours ago

Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions; Diaz-Canel Says Nation Won't "Surrender"

Cuban President Díaz-Canel condemned U.S. sanctions and military threats, asserting Cuba's determination to defend its sovereignty against aggression.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Havana slams new Trump sanctions as collective punishment' of Cuban people

Cuba rejects US sanctions as unilateral coercive measures violating international law and punishing its people.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?

Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila are the only activists still detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Israel navy to release six Australians in Greece after intercepting Gaza flotilla

Six Australians detained by IDF while transporting aid to Gaza will be released on a Greek island.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

On May Day, Gaza's workers find whatever source of income they can

Gaza's economic collapse forces workers into perilous jobs with soaring unemployment and dangerous conditions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?

Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila are the only activists still detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Israel navy to release six Australians in Greece after intercepting Gaza flotilla

Six Australians detained by IDF while transporting aid to Gaza will be released on a Greek island.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

On May Day, Gaza's workers find whatever source of income they can

Gaza's economic collapse forces workers into perilous jobs with soaring unemployment and dangerous conditions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction

Israeli court extends detention of two activists from Gaza-bound flotilla for further interrogation amid accusations of terrorism and foreign contact.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

OPEC+ announces symbolic oil output rise during Strait of Hormuz closure

OPEC+ has agreed to a modest, largely symbolic oil output increase for June as the United States-Israel war on Iran disrupts Gulf supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
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3 hours ago

2 U.S. service members missing after multinational war games in Morocco | Fortune

Two U.S. service members are missing in Morocco during multinational military exercises, prompting a search and rescue operation by U.S. and Moroccan forces.
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2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco

Two U.S. service members are missing in Morocco during multinational military exercises, prompting a search and rescue operation by AFRICOM.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: U.S. blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion, Pentagon says

The U.S. military blockade has redirected over 40 vessels and trapped 31 Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf.
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fromFortune
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2 U.S. service members missing after multinational war games in Morocco | Fortune

Two U.S. service members are missing in Morocco during multinational military exercises, prompting a search and rescue operation by U.S. and Moroccan forces.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 hours ago

2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco

Two U.S. service members are missing in Morocco during multinational military exercises, prompting a search and rescue operation by AFRICOM.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: U.S. blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion, Pentagon says

The U.S. military blockade has redirected over 40 vessels and trapped 31 Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war

UAE has lifted all flight restrictions, marking a significant recovery in the travel sector across the Middle East.
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fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The U.A.E. Just Quit OPEC to Pump More Oil - Here's What That Could Mean for Gas Prices

The U.A.E. has left OPEC, potentially increasing oil supply and lowering gas prices in the future.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war

UAE has lifted all flight restrictions, marking a significant recovery in the travel sector across the Middle East.
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fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The U.A.E. Just Quit OPEC to Pump More Oil - Here's What That Could Mean for Gas Prices

The U.A.E. has left OPEC, potentially increasing oil supply and lowering gas prices in the future.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says

All crew are safe after a bulk carrier was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, with no environmental impact reported.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

China blocks US sanctions against five teapot' refineries

China's Ministry of Commerce opposes US sanctions on refiners for importing Iranian oil, claiming they violate international law.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Taiwan leader visits Eswatini despite China's attempts to block trip

Taiwan's President William Lai signed trade agreements in Eswatini, affirming Taiwan's commitment to global engagement despite Chinese pressure.
fromIndependent
15 hours ago

Revealed: the cost of business-class flights to China for Taoiseach and officials on state visit

The Government spent more than €70,000 on business class flights for Taoiseach Micheál Martin and an Irish delegation as part of the state visit to China earlier this year.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
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China urges reversal of UNIFIL departure from Lebanon as conflict escalates

UNIFIL faces increasing casualties amid ongoing conflict in Lebanon, prompting calls to reconsider its withdrawal amid a lack of genuine ceasefire.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Who Is Nayib Bukele? El Salvador's coolest dictator'

Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gang violence has led to the world's highest imprisonment rate and significant human rights concerns in El Salvador.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Asia is being hammered by the Iran conflict's economic fallout. The U.S. has the playbook to help-and every reason to | Fortune

Asian economies face severe challenges due to the Iran conflict, impacting energy prices, food security, and economic growth.
fromAxios
1 day ago

The year that shook the Gulf

The Saudi sovereign wealth fund's exit from LIV Golf, after pouring more than $5 billion into the PGA competitor since 2022, is the first major casualty of the kingdom rationing cash as oil exports sink.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Prices surge, jobs disappear as war strains Iran's economy

Prices are surging in Iran, with food, medicine, and other essential items costing significantly more than the previous week, reflecting the economic strain on citizens.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Australian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotilla

Zack Schofield alleged the protesters were subjected to violence by the Israeli forces, despite claims from Israel's foreign minister that they were taken off unharmed. They took people into the fourth shipping container and beat them with the butts of their rifles and batons, and with their fists and their feet.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Yemen reports hijacked oil tanker headed for Somalia

Pirate activity has surged near Somalia due to naval distractions from the Iran war and increased hijackings of vessels.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Why is piracy rising off Somalia again and is the Iran war responsible?

Recent hijackings off the coast of Somalia raise fears of a resurgence in piracy, reminiscent of early 2000s incidents.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Yemen reports hijacked oil tanker headed for Somalia

Pirate activity has surged near Somalia due to naval distractions from the Iran war and increased hijackings of vessels.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Why is piracy rising off Somalia again and is the Iran war responsible?

Recent hijackings off the coast of Somalia raise fears of a resurgence in piracy, reminiscent of early 2000s incidents.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks

Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, are suspects in coordinated attacks on military bases in Mali.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Mali probes soldiers over role in Jihadi attacks

Mali is investigating military personnel suspected of aiding recent jihadi and separatist attacks against the government.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks

Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, are suspects in coordinated attacks on military bases in Mali.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Mali probes soldiers over role in Jihadi attacks

Mali is investigating military personnel suspected of aiding recent jihadi and separatist attacks against the government.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member

Spain demands the immediate release of Saif Abukeshek, asserting his illegal detention and calling it a kidnapping by Israeli forces.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate, is critically ill in prison, facing health deterioration and denied transfer to specialist care despite urgent requests.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate, is critically ill in prison, facing health deterioration and denied transfer to specialist care despite urgent requests.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Japan's Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam

Japan and Vietnam signed six agreements to enhance cooperation in technology, agriculture, energy, and critical minerals during Takaichi's visit to Hanoi.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

A Gut Punch For The Airlines': Energy Expert Rejects Trump Official's Claim About Spirit Airlines' Demise

High jet fuel costs from the Iran war significantly impacted Spirit Airlines, leading to flight cancellations and financial struggles in the airline sector.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Is Myanmar's military winning the civil war?

Myanmar's military has regained some control and made political gestures while facing international isolation and allegations of war crimes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pakistan acting as backchannel as US and Iran inch towards deal, experts say

Pakistan is facilitating behind-the-scenes negotiations between Iran and the US to achieve a peace agreement amid regional tensions.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move

Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest after five years since the military coup in Myanmar.
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1 day ago

Exxon Mobil CEO sees "more to come" on price spikes from Iran war as Exxon, Chevron beat on earnings despite plunging profits | Fortune

Crude oil and fuel prices are expected to rise if the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded, according to Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods.
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Exxon Mobil CEO sees "more to come" on price spikes from Iran war as Exxon, Chevron beat on earnings despite plunging profits | Fortune

Crude oil and fuel prices are expected to rise if the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded, according to Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods.
fromTNW | Insights
2 days ago

Press freedom hits 25-year low as RSF names tech platforms alongside authoritarian governments as causes

For the first time in the 25-year history of the World Press Freedom Index, more than half of the world's countries now fall into the 'difficult' or 'very serious' categories for press freedom. The share is 52.2 per cent, up from 13.7 per cent when Reporters Without Borders first published the index in 2002.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

Donald Trump makes major World Cup 2026 u-turn

Trump has softened his stance on Iran's participation in the World Cup, now endorsing their stay in the US for the tournament.
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2 days ago
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Fifa's Infantino predicted sellouts and '1,000 years of World Cups at once,' but fans aren't biting | Fortune

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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

Donald Trump makes major World Cup 2026 u-turn

Trump has softened his stance on Iran's participation in the World Cup, now endorsing their stay in the US for the tournament.
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Fifa's Infantino predicted sellouts and '1,000 years of World Cups at once,' but fans aren't biting | Fortune

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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Mali holds funeral for key junta figure killed in militant assaults

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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3 days ago

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Mali holds funeral for key junta figure killed in militant assaults

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending

Brent crude futures for June hit $126.41 a barrel before expiry, marking the highest level since March 2022, with a 5.7 percent gain over the week.
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2 days ago

Uganda copying Russia and China with new bill designed to crush dissent, say critics

The proposed protection of sovereignty bill 2026 threatens civil society and dissent by imposing severe penalties for foreign influence and funding.
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Chinese Government Just Got the World's Largest Digital Rights Conference Canceled

RightsCon 2026 was canceled due to pressure from the Chinese government regarding Taiwanese participation.
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fromSemafor
2 days ago

Iran war accelerates global green transition

The Iran war is accelerating the energy transition as governments seek to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Photos: Cuba holds May Day celebrations amid US threats

Cuban workers celebrated International Workers' Day amid new US sanctions, emphasizing resilience against economic pressure and commitment to defend their homeland.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Antigua and Barbuda PM set to win fourth term in country's election

Browne stated, 'You have spoken, you have spoken clearly. You have indicated that the Antigua and Barbuda Labour party is the best institution to run this country.' This reflects the strong support for his party in the election.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Who profits big from the war on Iran?

Oil companies are reaping substantial profits as the conflict drives up oil prices and increases demand, showcasing the financial benefits of war.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

India news: Commercial LPG prices go up again

The Indian government raised commercial LPG prices by 993 rupees, impacting restaurants and food businesses amid rising global energy costs.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Could the US-Iran war become a protracted frozen' conflict?

The US-Iran conflict is in a state of attrition with no permanent deal, causing significant economic disruption and regional instability.
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