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Iran's increased belligerence and nuclear ambitions show why the west needs a more robust policy of deterrence

Numerous attempts by Houthi rebels to attack and disrupt cargo shipping in the Red Sea have been met by airstrikes by the UK and US on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen – including the capital Sana'a. The intervention represents a significant level of escalation in the Middle East and is indicative…

The Conversation

Humanitarian aid boost for Middle East unveiled

Penny Wong has pledged a further $21.5 million in humanitarian aid for the Middle East, following the first stop on her trip to the region.

AAP

Tories demand sanctions as Gary Lineker makes Palestine intervention

A NUMBER of Tory MPs have demanded sanctions against Gary Lineker after he retweeted a call for Israel to be banned from international football due…

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World leaders to discuss conflict, climate and AI at annual Davos gathering

The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East. The world economy and Ukraine's defense against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could upend all our lives. The to-do list of global priorities has grown for this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum’s gabfest of business,…

France 24

Albanese says Australia will not participate in ICJ case against Israel and instead focus on ‘political solution’

Prime minister suggests court cases won’t bring peace between Israel and Palestine, as Penny Wong sets off for a trip to the Middle East

The Guardian - AU

Oil prices rise as market focuses on Mideast events

Oil prices tick higher as market participants monitor events in the Middle East. Investors remain cautious amid geopolitical tensions.

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War of words over foreign minister's Middle East trip

Jewish groups are calling for the foreign minister to visit the site of a massacre while Palestinians want Penny Wong to take a stronger stance against Israel.

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Red Sea threat lays bare economic risks ahead of US and UK elections

Panic is confined to media headlines for now but Britain is as addicted as ever to Asian imports

The Guardian - UK

Melbourne march to mark 100 days of war in Middle East

Palestinian supporters in Melbourne have staged a rally to commemorate 100 days of war in the Middle East.

AAP

U.S.-led strikes on Houthi-controlled areas escalate tensions in Yemen

Learn about the recent U.S.-led military strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and the potential implications for the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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How Houthi anger with Israel is reshaping the Middle East conflict

Attacks on Yemen by the UK and the US have fuelled tensions in a region riven by conflict and violence

The Guardian - UK

The US isn’t the biggest power in the Middle East any more. Iran is

With China and Russia as its allies, the authoritarian regime is assembling a Middle Eastern coalition as Washington’s influence wanes

The Guardian - UK

Ruptured supply chains, rising oil prices, and resurgent inflation. The Red Sea crisis is rekindling memories of the Ukraine War—but this time could be different

When it comes to longer term economic impacts of the Red Sea crisis: The "most honest answer" experts can give is "I have no idea” at this point, Unlimited's Bob Elliott told Fortune.

Fortune

Hundreds rally at Newcastle in support of Palestine to denounce Israeli 'genocide'

'Look in the mirror and ask, 'Where was I when Gaza was going through genocide''.

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The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: 100 days of agony in a war unlike any seen in the Middle East

Photographs of a war unlike any seen in the Middle East have captured 100 days of agony.

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Middle East tense as US, UK launch airstrikes on Houthi rebels

Discover the latest developments in the Middle East as the U.S. and U.K. conduct airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels, targeting Houthi strongholds in Y...

Barchart

Dollar Recovers on Safe Haven Demand from Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.11%. The dollar on Friday recovered from early losses and posted modest gains on increased safe-haven demand after Reuters reported that a senior U.S. official said it expects some sort of retaliation from the Houthis for Thursday’s air attacks on Houthi...

Barchart

Crude Prices Settle Higher on Heightened Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East

February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) on Friday closed up +0.66 (+0.92%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) closed up +0.60 (+0.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday climbed to 2-week highs and settled moderately higher. Crude prices rose on an escalation of geopolitical risks in the Middle East after...

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Reason

The War on Terror Zombie Army Has Assembled

All of the unfinished U.S. conflicts in the Middle East are coming together into one big crisis for Biden.

France 24

Global risks for 2024: Eurasia Group warns of 'Voldemort of years'

The world is entering the "Voldemort of years", according to political risk consultancy Eurasia Group. In its annual report released this week, "Top Risks for 2024," it says the US presidential election will pose the greatest political risk to the world in 2024, no matter who wins. The Eurasia Group…

Al Jazeera

Oil prices steady despite Middle East tensions, but risks are rising

Despite diverting supplies from the Suez Canal, tensions in the Red Sea have so far had a muted impact on energy prices.

Radio France Internationale

France blames Houthis for escalation of war, defends Red Sea operations

France has blamed Iran-backed Houthis for an escalation in the Middle East after US and British strikes targeted them in Yemen on Friday. The French navy, meanwhile, has defended its use of expensive missiles to down Houthi drones used to attack shipping lanes in the Red Sea.

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Crude Prices Rally on Geopolitical Risks as U.S. Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen

February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) this morning is up +1.10 (+1.53%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) is up +1.83 (+0.87%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning rallied to 2-week highs on an escalation of geopolitical risks in the Middle East after the U.S. and its allies launched...

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Hezbollah targets northern Israel, IDF considers offensive action

Learn about the current situation in the Middle East with attacks from Hezbollah and the Islamic resistance in Iraq. Explore the viewpoints on potential ac...

France 24

Oil prices rise on fears of wider regional conflict after strikes on Houthi targets

Oil prices jumped over 2 percent after the US and UK carried out strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, amid fears of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Major shipping companies stopped travelling through the Suez Canal and Red Sea routes in early December after a spate…

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