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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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Trump's New York civil fraud trial ends with fiery courtroom exchange

Breaking news from the Middle East as the US strikes Iranian-backed targets in Yemen. President Biden's response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea....

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Iran seizes tanker, proxy attacks on U.S. troops alarm Pentagon

Get the latest updates on the escalating tensions in the Middle East as Iran seizes control of a tanker and Iranian-backed groups launch attacks on US troops.

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Crude Prices Post Moderate Gains as Geopolitical Risks Rise in the Middle East

February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) on Thursday closed up +0.65 (+0.91%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) closed up +4.70 (+2.27%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Thursday settled moderately higher on an escalation of geopolitical risks in the Middle East after Iran seized an oil tanker in the Gulf...

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Crude Prices Jump After Iran Seizes an Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman

February WTI crude oil (CLG24) this morning is up +1.96 (+2.75%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24) is up +5.98 (+2.89%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are sharply higher on an escalation of geopolitical risks in the Middle East after Iran seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of...

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Blinken says path to a Palestinian state can stabilise region, isolate Iran

Top US diplomat stresses the need for a path to Palesitnian statehood as he ends latest visit to the Middle East.

Al Jazeera

Middle East tension escalates, as Blinken warns of consequences for attacks

Get the latest update on Secretary of State Antony Blinken's tour of the Middle East and the rising tensions in the region. Will there be consequences for ...

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Oil prices rise amid growing Middle East tensions

Stay updated on global oil prices as tensions rise in the Middle East. Discover how these developments may impact the energy industry and economies worldwide.

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Tensions escalate as US considers strikes against Iran-backed militants

Step into the world of lively political discourse as Governor Haley and Governor DeSantis tackle the escalating tensions in the Middle East with a creative...

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Gaza healthcare system collapses as Houthi attacks escalate

Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns of consequences while efforts for ceasefire and healthcare relief st...

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‘Still no endgame’ as Blinken concludes latest Middle East tour: Analysts

Critics question whether Blinken’s trip is an exercise in ‘face-saving’ as US faces criticism over stance in Gaza war.

Al Jazeera

Arab leaders express willingness to invest in Palestinian political rights!

Join me as I explore the fascinating journey of Secretary Antony Blinken in the Middle East, unraveling the possibilities for a brighter future in Gaza and...

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Blinken returns to Middle East as Gaza war escalates, regional tensions soar

US' top diplomat Antony Blinken is back in Israel on a regional tour aimed at stopping the war from escalating across the Middle East, as the Israeli army continues its bombing of Gaza and embattled Hamas fighters.

Radio France Internationale

How Qatar is heralding a new age for motorsport in the Middle East

Marking the series' first venture into the Middle East - doing so on the same year Formula 1 landed in Bahrain - the Qatar Grand Prix has become a mainstay on the calendar.

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International Business Times

Blinken Returns To Israel As Bloody Gaza War Grinds On

The Israeli army bombed Gaza and battled Hamas fighters on Tuesday as US top diplomat Antony Blinken was back in Israel on a regional tour aimed at stopping the war from escalating across the Middle East.

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Blinken optimistic about peace, emphasizes regional cooperation in Middle East

Join Secretary of State Antony Blinken as he navigates the complex landscape of the Middle East, seeking a creative path towards lasting peace and stability.

The Conversation

Is China preparing for a war over Taiwan, or has the west got it wrong? Here are the indicators

At a time when Russia has been making gains in Ukraine and the Middle East appears to be on the brink of further regional conflict, a China-US military stand off is the last thing the world needs.

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'You're supporting genocide': Protesters take Labour MP to task on Gaza

SCOTTISH Labour’s newest MP should represent his constituents and call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, activists have demanded.

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The Conversation

An overlooked and undercounted group of Arab American and Muslim voters may have outsized impact on 2024 presidential election

Though domestic issues tend to motivate most U.S. voters, the war in the Middle East may be the dominant issue in mind for an increasingly important voting block: Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans.

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Blinken urges regional leaders to prevent Gaza conflict escalation

Secretary Blinken embarks on a mission to mediate conflict in the Middle East. With a creative tone, we delve into his efforts to stop the war from spreadi...

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Saudis Slash Prices, Global Oil Drops Over 1%

Global oil prices take a hit, dropping over 1% as Saudi Arabia's price cuts overshadow concerns in the Middle East. A rollercoaster ride for energy markets.

The Guardian - UK

Fears are rising of ‘regional escalation’ in the Middle East. But that wider war is already here

Conflict in Gaza has spilled over into Lebanon, Yemen, Iran and the Red Sea. This powder keg cannot be ignored, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

International Business Times

Israel-Hamas Conflict Live: Israeli Strike Reportedly Kills 2 Hezbollah Fighters, Including Elite Unit Leader

Day 94 of the Israel-Hamas war looks to be focused on escalated tensions across the Middle East following an Iraqi militia's claim of attacking an Israeli port and Hezbollah's continued rocket barrages toward northern Israel.

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Trump's false claims endanger democracy says former Defense Secretary

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discusses the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the threat of Iran, Secretary Austin's hospitalization, and Trump'...

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Biden administration urged to take stronger action against Iranian aggression

Analyzing the recent attacks by Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East, a senior fellow highlights the failures of the Biden administration's Iran poli...

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