Middle East
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Second Turkish-owned ship and yet another Indian-flagged tanker cross Hormuz strait
A second Turkish-flagged ship has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had closed due to escalating conflicts following US-Israeli strikes.
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Simon’s Town not viable bunkering hub, expert says
More ships are rerouting past the Cape due to global tensions, but experts say South Africa is failing to benefit from this growing maritime traffic.
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Jerusalem’s Muslims despair as war shuts Al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid
Hundreds of Muslim worshippers held Eid prayers at the gates of Jerusalem’s Old City Friday, with Israel closing access to the Al-Aqsa mosque.
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Middle East war triggers global economic upheaval as oil prices swing wildly
Oil prices fell over 2% after comments on the Iran war, causing market volatility amid concerns over energy supply disruptions.
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Six nations pledge support for Hormuz Strait safe passage efforts
Six nations have said they are ready to contribute to efforts ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz
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US intelligence finds Iran not rebuilding nuclear facilities
US intelligence has concluded that Iran is not rebuilding nuclear enrichment facilities destroyed last year by the United States and Israel.
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Oil price shock sends shockwaves through global markets
Geopolitical conflicts have surged oil prices, triggered inflation fears, and intensified market volatility, impacting investors worldwide and highlighting the dollar’s strength.
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Iran negotiating with FIFA to relocate World Cup matches to Mexico
Iran’s football federation is negotiating with FIFA to relocate the country’s first-round World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing security concerns linked to the conflict in the…
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Israel claims to have killed Iran’s national security chief
Israel has announced that it had killed Iran’s powerful national security chief Ali Larijani.
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Middle East conflict escalates as oil prices surge amid regional attacks
Oil prices surged more than 5% on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with Iran targeting crude-producing neighbours and multiple countries rebuffing US President Donald Trump’s demand to…
