Keywords: Middle East Conflict


Turkey mediates between Iran and U.S. to encourage peace talks

Turkey is acting as an intermediary between Iran and the United States, facilitating messages to promote de-escalation and direct negotiations, Harun Armagan, vice chair of foreign affairs for President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, told Reuters on Wednesday. While details of the communications......

Japan requests additional coordinated oil stockpile release amid Middle East tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol on Wednesday to request an additional coordinated release of oil stockpiles. The move aims to safeguard Japan against potential disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Japan had......

US Business activity falls to 11-months low amid Middle East tensions

Business activity in the United States slowed significantly in March, reaching its lowest level in nearly a year, according to a recent survey by S&P Global. The decline comes amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran, which has driven up energy costs. The report indicates......

Eurozone growth stalls as Middle East conflict fuels stagflation fears

Economic activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in March, with private sector growth nearly stalling as rising energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on demand and business confidence. Preliminary data from S and P Global showed the HCOB eurozone composite......

Oil prices swing as US Iran signals clash over talks

Oil markets moved sharply on Monday after conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran raised fresh uncertainty about the ongoing conflict. Prices dropped steeply before recovering part of the losses, as traders reacted to claims of diplomatic progress that were quickly denied by Iranian officials. Brent......

Middle East conflict threatens up to 3 percent GDP loss in Asia Pacific

Escalating conflict in the Middle East could reduce economic output across Asia Pacific by up to 3 percent in a prolonged war scenario, according to a new assessment by Moody’s Analytics. The report projects regional growth slowing to 4 percent in 2026 from 4.3 percent in 2025, with further moderation......

Kenya Airways sees surge in flight demand amid Middle East conflict

Kenya Airways has reported a sharp increase in passenger demand as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt global travel patterns. The airline says the surge has been particularly noticeable on routes connecting Africa with Europe, the United States, and Asia. The ongoing conflict has forced......

European stocks drop sharply at Monday opening amid oil and Middle East tensions

European stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by surging oil prices and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with no signs of de-escalation as the fourth week of tensions begins. At around 9:05 a.m. Paris time, major indices were down: Paris’s CAC 40 fell 1.44%, London’s......

China warns of ‘vicious cycle’ if Middle East conflict escalates

China has issued a strong warning against further escalation in the Middle East, cautioning that continued military action could trigger a “vicious cycle” of instability across the region. Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called on all parties......