Middle East
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cryptoOil Surge Pushes Bitcoin to Lowest Since March
Bitcoin falls to $65,590 as Middle East tensions lift oil to a 12-day high of $96, pressuring risky assets.
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worldIran Hits 20 US Military Sites Across Middle East, Satellite Images Confirm
Exclusive BBC Verify analysis reveals extensive damage to US bases across eight countries, contradicting Pentagon claims of Iranian military collapse.
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financeECB's Schnabel Warns Economic Growth Will Take Bigger Hit From Shock
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel warns growth will suffer more than expected from energy price shocks, risking inflation progress.
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worldUS and Iran Reportedly Reach Draft Agreement on Sanctions and Ceasefire
The US and Iran have a final draft agreement for gradual sanctions relief and a ceasefire, signaling a potential nuclear deal by June 30.
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healthHIV Crisis Deepens in Middle East and North Africa
New analysis reveals HIV incidence in MENA surged 116% from 2010-2023, driven by stigma, conflict, and barriers to care for LGBTQIA+ communities.
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financeCiti and BlackRock Partner for €15 Billion Private Lending Program
Citi and BlackRock's HPS launch a €15B private credit program targeting corporate borrowers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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healthPrivate Ambulance Operators in Singapore Mull Fuel Surcharges as Diesel Prices Surge 70%
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East cause a steep rise in diesel costs, forcing Singapore's private ambulance sector to consider passing expenses to patients.
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worldGlobal Conflicts Fuel $45 Billion Annual Energy Burden for US
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe add $45 billion yearly to US energy costs, straining household budgets and influencing Fed policy.