Middle East Conflict
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worldPhilippines Declares National Energy Emergency Amid Middle East Tensions
President Marcos Jr. enacts emergency powers to secure fuel supply as Middle East conflict threatens global energy markets.
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techAWS Bahrain Region Disrupted by Drone Activity
Amazon Web Services confirms disruption in Bahrain region due to drone activity amid Middle East conflict. Customers redirected to alternate regions.
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techAWS Bahrain Region Disrupted by Drone Activity Amid Middle East Tensions
Amazon confirms AWS operations in Bahrain disrupted due to regional drone activity; customers urged to migrate workloads as recovery efforts continue.
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financeJapan's Inflation Falls Below BOJ Target, Complicating Rate Hikes
Japan's core inflation slowed to 1.6% in February, below the BOJ's 2% target, as government subsidies mask underlying price pressures.
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financeStrait of Hormuz Crisis Poses Major Threat to Global Economy: IEA Chief
IEA chief Fatih Birol warns that the ongoing energy crisis could have far-reaching economic impacts, similar to those of the 1970s and the 2022 Ukraine conflict.
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worldSingapore Airlines Extends Dubai Flight Cancellation to April 30 Amid Middle East Conflict
Singapore Airlines suspends all Singapore-Dubai flights through April 30 citing ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East, reaccommodating or refunding affected passengers.
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worldGreece Evacuates Citizens and Pets from Middle East Conflict Zone
Amid regional warfare, Greece charters a special flight from Abu Dhabi to repatriate citizens and their pets-45 animals among 101 evacuees.
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financeBOJ Holds Rates Steady Amid Middle East Tensions
The Bank of Japan maintains its 0.75% policy rate and moderate recovery outlook despite geopolitical risks.