Middle East conflict
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financeIran War Disrupts Singapore REIT Recovery Plans
Singapore-listed REITs face headwinds as Middle East conflict delays expected cyclical rebound amid rising geopolitical risks.
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financeIndonesia Weighs Fuel Surcharge Hike Amidst Rising Costs
Indonesian officials review airlines' request to boost fuel surcharges by 15%, citing soaring aviation fuel prices and a weakening rupiah.
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financeBarrick Pauses $7B Pakistan Copper-Gold Project Amid Regional Instability
Barrick Gold halts development of its Reko Diq mine in Pakistan for 12 months due to escalating Middle East tensions and local security risks.
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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.