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Live. EU summit: Leaders urge 'moratorium' on energy strikes in Middle East

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels for a summit dominated by Hungary's veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, the spiralling war in the Middle East and the high energy prices that continue to weigh down the economy.

Euronews - World - 14 minutes ago

Few crossings through Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tensions drive oil, gas prices higher

FOX Business senior correspondent Charlie Gasparino discusses minimal shipping crossings through the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict in the Middle East on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Fox News - Opinion - 28 minutes ago

Fears of prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices deepen amid Middle East attacks

Emmanuel Macron calls for direct talks between US and Iran to halt in strikes on supply chains

Irish Times - Top Stories - 30 minutes ago

Marine expeditionary unit headed to Middle East with 'very unique' capabilities: Former CENTCOM commander

Ret. Gen. Joseph Votel discusses the deployment of a U.S. marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East, aiming to pressure Iran, on ‘The Story.’

Fox News - World - 50 minutes ago

Bill Ackman Makes Six-Figure Donations to Families of Fallen US Service Members Amid The Middle East War

Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman has made several six-figure donations to the families of US service members killed in the Middle East and victims of ICE shootings.

International Business Times - Business - 1 hour ago

$166 a barrel? Middle East oil gives clue to where all prices could be headed

A breakout of oil prices in Asia has left analysts debating whether U.S. crude could see further upside.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Middle East Analyst Sees No Relief in Fuel Costs, Expects 'Military Action' Soon in Hormuz Strait

A veteran market monitor says that among the emergency measures being mulled by the Trump administration could be ‘some kind of military action.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Oil and gas prices jump amid Iran war -- Robert Schroeder, Washington bureau chief for MarketWatch, joins CBS News to discuss the current price of gas as energy facilities are attacked in the Middle East.

Robert Schroeder, Washington bureau chief for MarketWatch, joins CBS News to discuss the current price of gas as energy facilities are attacked in the Middle East.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

EU leaders balk at joining Middle East fight, grapple with high energy prices

BRUSSELS (AP) — European leaders doubled down Thursday on refusing to join the United States and Israel military campaigns in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising oil and gas

The Columbian - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

US F-35 makes emergency landing in Middle East

A U.S. F-35 fighter jet was reportedly struck by Iranian fire while flying a combat mission over Iran and was forced to make an emergency landing.

Stars and Stripes - World - 3 hours ago

Price of oil and gas surges after escalating attacks in Middle East

European markets fall sharply in wake of Nikkei slide

Irish Times - Business - 3 hours ago

Greece launches animal airlift to evacuate pets and their owners from the Middle East

Dozens of dogs and cats arrived in Athens with their owners aboard a special evacuation flight for Greeks with pets who were trapped by the current war in the Middle East.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Trump attends dignified transfers for US service members killed in Middle East

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump paid his respects on Wednesday at a Delaware military base where the remains of six U.S. service members killed in the …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

US F-35 fighter jet likely struck by Iran, forced to land at Middle East air base

A US F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by Iran on Thursday, according to new reports. The fifth-generation stealth...

New York Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump: 'I'm not putting troops' on the ground in Middle East

During an Oval Office meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi earlier on Thursday, President Donald Trump addressed mounting speculation regarding a ground invasion in the Middle East.

One America News Network - US News - 4 hours ago

State Department has cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 hours ago

WTO warns Middle East conflict threatens global food security

Geneva: The World Trade Organization (WTO) warned Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East region poses a direct threat to global food security,...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 5 hours ago

EU leaders make Middle East a priority at Brussels summit

They have deflected entreaties from Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

Middle East -- LIVE

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Independent.ie - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Middle East - LIVE - | Minister Darragh O'Brien commits to 'substantial supports' after hauliers meeting; Pete Hegseth claims US allies 'ungrateful'

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Independent.ie - World - 7 hours ago

Pakistan's households feeling the pinch as food prices soar amid Middle East conflict

Global energy shocks due to the war on Iran have forced Pakistan to raise fuel prices, sending costs for fruits and vegetables soaring even at government-subsidised Ramadan markets. Vendors said rising fuel prices have doubled the cost of transporting fruits and vegetables to the market, forcing traders to adjust price

Channel NewsAsia - World - 8 hours ago

Satellite companies curb access to Mideast imagery amid Iran war -- Satellite companies restrict access to images of the Middle East as the Iran war rages, with one citing concern data could be exploited "by adversarial actors."

Satellite companies restrict access to images of the Middle East as the Iran war rages, with one citing concern data could be exploited "by adversarial actors."

CBS News - World - 8 hours ago

BoE holds rates steady, says 'ready to act' amid Middle East war

The Bank of England (BoE) kept interest rates steady at 3.75% following similar moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) as...

Daily Sabah - Business - 9 hours ago

EU summit to focus on surging energy prices triggered by Middle East conflict

Soaring energy costs are set to dominate discussions at the European Union summit. Leaders are scrambling to find a solution to curb price spikes triggered by the war on Iran. Europe is heavily reliant on energy imports and gas prices have jumped some 60% since the conflict began. Ross Cullen reports from Brussels, whi

Channel NewsAsia - World - 9 hours ago

Mississippi Deploys Guard Units to Middle East for Operation Epic Fury -- The Mississippi National Guard deployed Green Berets, KC-135 tanker crews and C-17 airlift units to support Operation Epic...

The Mississippi National Guard deployed Green Berets, KC-135 tanker crews and C-17 airlift units to support Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. campaign against Iran.

Military.com - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Trump Pays His Respects in Delaware to 6 US Service Members Killed in the Middle East -- President Donald Trump paid his respects at a Delaware military base where the remains of six U.S. service members killed in...

President Donald Trump paid his respects at a Delaware military base where the remains of six U.S. service members killed in the crash of a refueling aircraft were returned to their families.

Military.com - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Trump considers sending thousands more troops to Middle East

The Trump administration has also discussed options to send ground forces to Iran's Kharg Island,

Independent UK - US News - 12 hours ago

EU scrambles to contain energy costs from war in Middle East

European Union leaders are meeting to tackle soaring oil and gas prices driven by the war in the Middle East. Thursday’s summit puts energy security and fears of a new refugee crisis near the top …

Bay to Bay News - World - 12 hours ago

Trade minister: US has 'no plan' in Middle East conflict

Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant tells Mornings that he doesn't know what the US plan is in the Middle East and reiterates the government's position of not sending British troops to the region.

Sky News - Politics - 13 hours ago

'Our fuel supply is secure': PM appoints taskforce to tackle issues caused by the war in the Middle East

The Prime Minister has appointed a 'fuel tsar' to help tackle supply chain issues caused by the war in the Middle East. It comes as the competition watchdog investigates major fuel suppliers for alleged bad behaviour.

SBS - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Oil prices spike as attacks on Middle East energy sites stoke fears

The price of Brent crude oil was rising by about 7% to cross 114 US dollars a barrel on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard - Business - 14 hours ago

$50bn wiped from ASX as Middle-East war intensifies and jobless rate rises to 4.3%

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Faraz Syed from Citi to find out why the RBA will look through the rise in Australia's unemployment rate at its next interest rate meeting; and Henry Jennings from Marcus Today details the day's market moves as oil surges more than 10 per cent…

SBS - World - 15 hours ago

State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East

Independent UK - US News - 16 hours ago

Fed holds rates steady as Middle East tensions cloud outlook

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5–3.75 percent on Wednesday in an 11–1 vote, in line with market expectations, while warning that uncertainty over the economic outlook remains elevated.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 20 hours ago

Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 U.S. service members killed in the Middle East

It was the second time since launching the war with Iran on Feb. 28 that the Republican president attended the solemn military ritual known as a dignified transfer, which he once described as the “toughest thing” he has had to do as commander in chief.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump honors six US troops killed in Middle East plane crash

Trump was hit with backlash after attending another dignified transfer for soldiers killed in the war against Iran

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Ottawa's Middle East response aims to help Canadians and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ministers say

But Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada does not intend to join the offensive against Iran

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Politics Insider: Anand says NATO hasn't been asked to help in the Middle East

And, New Brunswick’s government tables a $15.6-billion budget driven deep into deficit by health spending

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

'Cashing in big time': Who's profiting from the war in the Middle East?

War in the Middle East has left hundreds of people dead and left destruction in its wake — and there's also an "uncomfortable truth".

SBS - World - 2 days ago

Chinese Regime's Missiles Terrorize the Middle East

The United States has been tracking China’s missile technology assistance and missile sales to Iran since the mid-1980s.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

Inflation slowed in February, but Middle East war could see prices spike

C.D. Howe Institute fellow-in-residence Don Drummond explains why new numbers that showed inflation cooled last month are likely to rise for March and April, as the Iran war and the interruption of the Strait of Hormuz continue to destabilize the price of oil.

CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

Industrial chemicals have reached the middle of the oceans, new study shows

New research paints the extent of human pollution across the planet's oceans: Pesticides and pharmaceuticals make up a large fraction of the organic material in our coastal waters. In the open ocean, it's plastics.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 days ago

AI fakes of Middle East war flood X feeds despite new policy

AI-generated videos spreading on Elon Musk’s X depict American troops captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins and U.S. embassies burning, highlighting...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Middle East turmoil

Paris, France: FormulaOne races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport s governing body...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 4 days ago

US sends 2,500 Marines, assault ship to Middle East

The United States is deploying roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, a U.S. official told The Associated...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 days ago

Yes, regime change - in Washington and Israel - can end the Middle East wars

Only the cutting of US support sparked by America’s growing revulsion at the Israel-linked Epstein class will end Israel’s drive for regional domination

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Warning Middle East conflict could worsen Scotland's 'costs crunch'

Total sales in Scotland last month were flat compared with February 2025 – a year-on-year decrease of 1.1% when adjusted for inflation.

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

Inside India newsletter: Middle East war to determine India's trade route to Europe

As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran rages on, experts say that only one of India's two grand connectivity bets has a real future: IMEC.

CNBC - World - 7 days ago

Pritzker urges Secretary of State Marco Rubio to help stranded Americans in the Middle East

In a letter to the State Department, the governor mentioned "immediate actions" he wants in place to help U.S. citizens, including a public commitment to use charter flights, military aircraft or both to assist Americans trying to leave the region.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 8 days ago

South Korea confirms US moving air defence systems to the Middle East

The US has a mutual defence pact with the country, but Seoul says it has no power to stop the move

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest Middle East travel advice

The UK Foreign Office is advising against travel to 20 countries in the Middle East region as conflict continues to escalate

Evening Standard - World - 9 days ago

China prioritizes Russian gas amid Middle East conflict – media

China has signaled its intention to secure more natural gas from Russia in the draft version of its development blueprint for 2026–2030

Russia Today - Business - 9 days ago

European markets close lower as oil price surges amid Middle East turmoil

European stocks started the new trading week sharply lower as traders tracked developments in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices.

CNBC - World - 10 days ago

The cost of war: How the Middle East conflict could worsen food insecurity in Australia

Long queues, scarce groceries and rising fuel bills — Australia's food insecurity may worsen, experts warn, as war in the Middle East threatens to drive up prices.

SBS - World - 11 days ago

"SNL" has a middle ground problem -- Melanie McFarland

The Olympic hockey cameos offered a reminder that the show’s nonpartisan jokes often drift into false equivalence.

Salon - Entertainment - 12 days ago

European stocks close lower as oil price rallies amid Middle East conflict

European stocks slumped on Friday, reversing earlier gains.

CNBC - World - 13 days ago

Urgent travel advice issued for Brits as first UK charter flight leaves Middle East

Travel advice has been updated overnight for eight countries as conflict continues

WalesOnline - World - 13 days ago

UAE mulls freezing Iranian assets as Middle East conflict escalates: WSJ

The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars of Iranian assets held in the Gulf state, potentially severing one of Tehran's most critical economic lifelines.

CNBC - Business - 13 days ago

US Citizens Seek Their Own Way Out Of Middle East

Alyssa Ramos cried tears of relief Wednesday after getting out of the Middle East.

Inside Edition - US News - 15 days ago

European markets finish higher as traders track Middle East turmoil

European stocks closed higher on Wednesday as markets continue to track developments in the Middle East.

CNBC - World - 15 days ago

Middle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks as oil shock fuels inflation

Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks changing their bid to shore up growth.

CNBC - Business - 15 days ago

Chicagoans with ties to Iran, Middle East worry as U.S., Israel continue bombing

Chicago's Iranian Americans struggle to reach family members as American and Israeli bombs continue to drop in Tehran. Some worry military intervention will have a destabilizing ripple effect in the region and curb momentum of protest movements, setting back progress toward a "free Iran."

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 16 days ago

European stocks close 3% lower as Middle East conflict intensifies

European stocks traded firmly in negative territory Tuesday as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East continues to weigh on market sentiment.

CNBC - World - 16 days ago

Middle East conflict puts everything known about Dubai to test

For years, Dubai has been pitched with images of glittering skyscrapers, tax-free incomes, business-friendly policies and something far more intangible:...

Daily Sabah - Business - 16 days ago

European stocks fall sharply as conflict grips the Middle East; oil prices jump

European stocks started the new trading week firmly in negative territory.

CNBC - World - 17 days ago

Türkiye extends most Middle East flight cancellations

Türkiye has suspended flights to Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon through Friday amid escalating attacks in the region, while it scrapped all...

Daily Sabah - Business - 17 days ago

Gas prices spike amid fears of Middle East supply shock

European gas prices have skyrocketed as traders fear the escalation in the Middle East could hit shipments via the Strait of Hormuz

Russia Today - Business - 17 days ago

Doctors Are Begging Middle-Aged Women To Make This 1 Lifestyle Change ASAP

If you're between ages 40 to 65, this singular habit can boost bone health, mood, longevity and more — yet not enough people prioritize it.

Huffington Post - Health - 17 days ago

Turkish Airlines cancels Middle East flights amid US, Israel strikes on Iran

Türkiye’s national carrier Turkish Airlines said Saturday it had suspended flights to several Middle Eastern destinations through March 2, while...

Daily Sabah - Business - 19 days ago

'Toilet wars': US naval crews face plumbing chaos en route to Middle East

Sailors speak of burnout and sewage problems, while social media users joke that blocked toilets could stall US plans against Iran

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 23 days ago

Middle East at war

The latest Middle East at war news, articles, data, and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 24 days ago

Women and the middle classes dominate take-up of weight loss jabs

Analysis of private prescriptions for drugs like Mounjaro show that almost 80% are for women

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Reimagining Rural Education: Daufuskie Island Independent School Is Building More Than a Middle School

For students in remote or rural areas, middle school can become a logistical burden rather than a transformational opportunity. Daufuskie Island Independent School (DIIS) has emerged to rewrite this narrative.

International Business Times - US News - 7 months ago