190 stories tagged #middle east

  1. South Korea Caps Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Energy Shock
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    South Korea Caps Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Energy Shock

    South Korea announces a historic fuel price cap to protect its economy from escalating global energy costs driven by Middle East conflict. Market stabilization measures are also being expanded.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  2. Canadians Evacuate Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
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    Canadians Evacuate Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

    Hundreds of Canadians are leaving the Middle East by air, bus, and foot as conflict in Iran intensifies and targets civilian infrastructure.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  3. Oil Surges Past $100 a Barrel Amid Iran Conflict
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    Oil Surges Past $100 a Barrel Amid Iran Conflict

    Geopolitical tensions and production disruptions in the Middle East are driving crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, impacting global markets and consumer costs.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. Senator Kaine on Global Threats and Homeland Security
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    Senator Kaine on Global Threats and Homeland Security

    Senator Tim Kaine discusses escalating threats to U.S. embassies, stranded Americans, and the ongoing homeland security funding standoff.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. Middle East Tensions Disrupt Global Travel, Energy Markets; Canadians Evacuate
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    Middle East Tensions Disrupt Global Travel, Energy Markets; Canadians Evacuate

    Escalating conflict in the Middle East triggers travel disruptions for Canadians and impacts global oil production and prices.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  6. Iran Vows Defense Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
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    Iran Vows Defense Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

    Iran's ambassador to the UK states the nation will defend itself against ongoing aggression from the US and Israel, emphasizing legitimate targets for retaliation.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Oil Prices Surge as Qatar Warns of $150 Crude Amid Mideast Conflict
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    Oil Prices Surge as Qatar Warns of $150 Crude Amid Mideast Conflict

    Global oil prices spiked as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, with Qatar's energy minister issuing stark warnings about potential production disruptions.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Global Women's Parliament Representation Sees Slowest Growth in a Decade
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    Global Women's Parliament Representation Sees Slowest Growth in a Decade

    A new UN report reveals sluggish gains in women's parliamentary representation worldwide, with slowest growth in nearly a decade and increased political violence against female MPs.

    3mo ago 1 min read