Strait of Hormuz
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financeEconomic Risks of Prolonged Iran War Underestimated
Prolonged Iran war could severely impact global economy, with energy, supply chains, and fertiliser facing major disruptions.
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worldUN Climate Chief: Fossil Fuels Undermine National Security; Renewables Offer Sovereignty
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell warns fossil fuel dependence erodes sovereignty and inflates costs-especially amid Middle East instability-while renewables deliver price stability, resilience, and economic growth.
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worldSingapore Contractors Absorb Soaring Costs Amid Middle East Conflict
Rising material and shipping costs strain Singapore's construction sector as firms absorb expenses to maintain project timelines during regional unrest.
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financeMarkets Tense Amid Gulf Tensions and Rate Pause Expectations
Asian stocks wavered as oil prices rose on Strait of Hormuz concerns. Central banks across the globe await key decisions amid inflation and geopolitical risks.
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world20 Thai Sailors Return Home After Ship Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Twenty crew members return to Thailand after their cargo ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz; three remain missing. Iran claims responsibility.
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financeAsian Markets Wary Amid Gulf Conflict, Oil Volatility, and Central Bank Pause
Asian equities tread cautiously as Gulf hostilities lift oil prices, cloud inflation outlooks, and force central banks-including the Fed and RBA-to delay rate cuts or consider hikes.
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worldJapan Sets High Bar for Sending Warships to Gulf Oil Lane
Japan signals extreme caution over deploying navy to Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. pressure amid escalating Middle East conflict.
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cryptoBitcoin Rises as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Toward $100
Geopolitical escalation in the Middle East fuels oil surge to $100, boosting Bitcoin to $72,500 amid global market volatility.