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US-Iran confrontation enters "critical week," Donald Trump says he will make "simple or difficult" decisions, US deploys three carrier strike groups to Middle East.
The standoff between the US and Iran is entering a new critical phase, with a potential resolution this week. US President Donald Trump stated last weekend that he would make a "simple or difficult" d
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The Saudi-led coalition refuted Houthi claims of an attack on the Saudi capital, Riyadh, calling them "misleading."
A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition stated that claims by Yemen's Houthi rebels of an attack on the Saudi capital, Riyadh, were "misleading" and aimed at diverting attention from their losses o
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Middle East Tensions Escalate: Houthis Attack Saudi Aramco Refinery, Saudi Arabia Plans Large-Scale Counteroffensive Along Bab al-Mandab Strait
Yemen's Houthi movement issued a statement on the evening of October 3 local time, claiming to have successfully struck Saudi Aramco targets in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with ballistic missiles and d
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Palestinians to bury remains of 105 people killed in 2023 Israeli attack on Gaza
The victims died in an Israeli attack on Gaza City in October 2023, with coffins to be carried in a funeral procession on Thursday. The remains will be buried in the Sheikh Radwan cemetery, northwest
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Iran downplays alleged role in Houthis' recent Yemen victories, denies directing group
Iranian authorities have broadly denied directing the Houthis, despite US media reports alleging the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) helped direct recent offensives that solidified Houthi con
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio held talks with the Saudi Foreign Minister, discussing the Yemen conflict and shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Washington on Monday, where they discussed regional security cooperation, including shipping saf
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Iranian General Yahya Safavi says Tehran has “extended a hand of friendship” to Arab countries, according to local media.
Iranian General Yahya Safavi says Tehran has “extended a hand of friendship” to Arab countries, according to local media. Safavi warned that the United States will eventually leave the region, signali
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US stocks declined before the bell on Monday as fading hopes for a breakthrough in the Middle East and rising inflation worries pushed oil prices higher.
US stocks declined before the bell on Monday as fading hopes for a breakthrough in the Middle East and rising inflation worries pushed oil prices higher.
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South Korea's KOSPI index opened 1.5% higher on Wednesday at 7,123.27 points, boosted by gains in chip stocks and easing tensions in the Middle East.
South Korea's KOSPI index opened 1.5% higher on Wednesday at 7,123.27 points, boosted by gains in chip stocks and easing tensions in the Middle East.
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Bank of America raises its H2 2026 Brent crude oil price forecast to $95/barrel, citing ongoing Middle East tensions.
Bank of America raised its Brent crude oil price forecast for the second half of 2026 from $83/barrel to $95/barrel, expecting Middle East tensions to persist until year-end. Despite alternative route
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Donald Trump stated his willingness to meet with Iranian President Pezeshkian to seek a breakthrough in the Middle East situation.
US President Donald Trump stated he is willing to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is expected to attend the UN General Assembly this week. This move comes amidst a weekend of escala
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Seoul stocks open higher Monday, with Kospi up 0.93% on chip gains, though oil prices and Middle East tensions keep investors cautious
Seoul stocks opened higher Monday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) up 64.09 points, or 0.93 percent, to 6,958.32 as of 9:15 a.m., led by gains in tech heavyweights. Howeve
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South Korea extends fuel tax cuts for two months until November to ease price pressures.
South Korea's Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that it would extend fuel tax cuts for another two months until November to ease price pressures stemming from ongoing tensions in the Middle East
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European natural gas prices jumped 6% at Monday's open, as the shutdown of a Saudi oil pipeline intensified concerns about Middle East energy supplies.
European benchmark natural gas prices surged 6% at the open on Monday in Amsterdam, reaching $97.31 per megawatt-hour (€84.275), the highest level since the 2022-2023 energy crisis and surpassing pric
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Gold futures fall 0.8% to $4,332.50/oz on Monday, following new attacks on Saudi pipeline and a vessel in Strait of Hormuz, with Fed rate hike expectations also weighing
Gold December futures opened at $4,375 per troy ounce on Monday, September 14, 2026, down 0.8% from Friday's closing price. The price continued to move lower this morning, reaching $4,332.50 per troy
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Oil Prices Rise Over 3% as Houthi Attacks Continue and Hormuz Talks Postponed
Brent crude futures gained as much as 3.5% to $108.41 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 3.9% to $102.84 a barrel. The surge follows renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and
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Japan’s bond yields rise as oil concerns fuel global selloff
Japan’s government bonds slumped on Friday, tracking a selloff in the US bond market after escalating Middle East tensions drove up oil prices.
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Brent Crude Oil Tops $105 a Barrel Amid Rising Middle East Tensions, US Gasoline Prices Hit Record High
Brent crude oil prices have exceeded $105 a barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East intensify concerns about global supplies, with Iran showing no signs of de-escalation. Concurrently, US gas
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Ryanair CEO warns airfares could see 'significant uplift' if oil prices remain high
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated on Thursday that airfare prices may experience significant increases if elevated oil prices persist, as the rising cost of jet fuel continues to pressure the airline
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Brent crude oil surpassed $101 overnight, domestic crude oil futures surged 9%, and A-share oil and gas stocks were active.
On September 10, domestic commodity futures saw crude oil surge by 9% and fuel oil jump over 5%, driven by Brent crude breaking above $101 per barrel overnight and escalating tensions in the Middle Ea
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South Korean PM Han Seong-sook orders preemptive securing of crude supplies for coming months amid rekindled Middle East tensions
South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook instructed economic officials on Thursday to preemptively secure crude supplies for the coming months, citing rekindled tensions in the Middle East. Han note
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Gold prices have returned above $4,400, with spot up 1.1% to $4,402.41/oz, due to a weaker dollar and the situation in the Middle East.
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, with spot gold up 1.1% to $4,402.41 per ounce and futures up 0.2% to $4,445.85 per ounce, climbing back above $4,400 after three consecutive trading days of declines. A
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Industrial Metals Fall From Record High in London as Mideast Tensions Flare
Industrial metals retreated as escalating hostilities in the Middle East underscored lingering headwinds, after a key gauge of prices on the London Metal Exchange surged to an all-time high.
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Seoul shares open higher Wednesday, with KOSPI up 0.93% to 7,019.5, driven by chip gains despite Middle East tensions
South Korean shares opened 0.26% higher, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) extending gains to trade 65.98 points, or 0.93%, higher at 7,019.5 as of 9:15 a.m. The rise was at
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry: A renewed escalation of the US-Israel war against Iran would be "more destructive."
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed "extreme concern" about a potential escalation of the US-Israeli war against Iran at the IISS Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain, warning that
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Hormuz Strait shipping remains 70% below pre-war levels, despite slight uptick last week, UKMTO says
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported 122 outbound and 155 inbound transits through the Strait of Hormuz in the week ending Friday, October 30. This figure is up from the previous w
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Turkish Foreign Minister meets with U.S. Secretary of State to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, Gaza, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on October 30 during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta. The two sides discussed U.S.-Iran negotiations, th
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Senior Iranian officials warn: Prepared for a "widespread" response to any attack, potentially targeting political facilities.
Iran has finalized updated military plans to counter any new attacks, a senior Iranian security and political official said, according to Iran's Fars news agency, citing Al Jazeera. The anonymous offi
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Saudi-led coalition says it shot down a Houthi drone targeting Medina
A drone launched by the Houthi militia was intercepted and destroyed over Medina province, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said. The coalition had earlier reported shooting down a ballistic
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate: Oman Rescues Burning Tanker Crew, Iran Intercepts Tanker and Destroys Unmanned Vessels
Oman rescued 25 crew members from a burning oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Al Jazeera reported. Meanwhile, Iran stated it had intercepted three oil tankers attempting to cross the strai
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile and a drone launched by Houthi rebels.
The Saudi-led coalition forces announced that their air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels towards a southern Saudi province. A coalition spokesper
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Houthis deny launching drones towards Saudi Arabia's Mecca region.
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree denied the Saudi-led coalition's claim of intercepting a Houthi drone over the Mecca region, stating that the group had not carried out any operations against Saudi territ
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The Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on six airports and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, spanning from the east and west coasts to Riyadh.
The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for attacks on six airports and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, spanning from the east and west coasts to Riyadh. Despite senior Saudi and Iranian officia
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US Vice President JD Vance says President Donald Trump will not allow the conflict with Iran to become a “forever war”
US Vice President JD Vance says President Donald Trump will not allow the conflict with Iran to become a “forever war”, defending the administration’s military campaign despite criticism of its involv
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Saudi-led coalition says it shot down two Houthi missiles fired at Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition says its air defences intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis towards the capital, Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reports.
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IRGC says 3 tankers caught fire in Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, warns shipping operators
Three tankers have caught fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines over the past 24 hours, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. The IRGC navy says
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Saudi Civil Defense issues "potential danger" alert for Eastern Province, urges residents to seek immediate shelter
Saudi Arabia's civil defense department issued an alert for "potential dangers" in the country's Eastern Province, urging residents to seek shelter. The warning comes as Yemen's Houthi rebels continue
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The U.S. military advises vessels to avoid unnecessary transit through the Strait of Hormuz, citing potential delays due to enforcement of blockades.
The U.S. military has advised vessels to avoid unnecessary transit through the Strait of Hormuz, citing potential delays due to enforcement of blockades. Iran has reportedly been involved in nearly 30
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Donald Trump posted that his endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu turned the Israeli election from a "decisive loss" into a "stalemate or even victory." Trump stated that this all happened after his endorsement, emphasizing that he only wishes the best for the Middle East, Israel, and the United States.
Donald Trump posted that his endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu turned the Israeli election from a "decisive loss" into a "stalemate or even victory." Trump stated that this all happened after his endorsem
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Mecca Accord Nations Meet Iranian Leaders Amid Regional Tensions
Senior officials from "Mecca Accord" nations, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, met with Iranian leaders in Tehran to discuss establishing a new regional security framework. This comes ami
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Palestinian citizens of Israel seek to demonstrate strength and prevent Netanyahu's governance
Former PLO official Xavier Abu Eid told Al Jazeera that Palestinian citizens of Israel had two goals in this general election: to demonstrate their strength and to prevent Netanyahu and his right-wing
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Israeli election could trigger violence or West Bank repression
Nomi Bar-Yaacov, an Israeli expert on Middle East diplomacy, warned that the Israeli election "touches the core identity and soul of the country," and a victory for the opposition could trigger violen
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed their forces thwarted an advance by government troops in the southern direction of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed their forces thwarted an advance by government troops in the southern direction of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Yahya Saree, the group's military spokesperson, stated that g
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the Royal Jordanian Air Force bombed terrorist strongholds in southern Syria that day
The Jordanian Armed Forces announced on the 26th that, in coordination with the Syrian government, the Royal Jordanian Air Force bombed terrorist strongholds in southern Syria that day, destroying mul
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analyzed that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan all wish to prevent the spread of war with Iran
Gonul Tol, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute (MEI), analyzed that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan all wish to prevent the spread of war with Iran, but each has its own priorities, and th
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Egypt's parliament has authorized its military to help defend Saudi Arabia
Egypt's parliament has authorized its military to help defend Saudi Arabia, a move that could directly involve Cairo in the regional conflict between Yemen's Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia. The Houthi
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are pursuing diplomatic efforts to prevent a renewed outbreak of conflict
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied reports of a possible military escalation against Iran ahead of Israeli elections. Defense Minister Israel Katz denied any intention to l
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