Keywords: Middle East crisis


Houthis Threaten US With “Swift and Painful” Response if Washington Intervenes in Yemen

SANAA, Yemen — A senior Houthi official has warned the United States against becoming directly involved in the renewed conflict in Yemen, threatening a “swift and painful” response against American forces and interests across the region if Washington intervenes. Mohammed Al Bukhaiti......

Middle East crisis deepens fears of a prolonged global gas supply squeeze

The disruption caused by the Middle East crisis is increasingly raising concerns that tight natural gas supplies could persist well beyond the coming winter, adding pressure to an already fragile global energy market. Industry representatives say the disruption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows from......

IEA cuts oil demand outlook as Middle East crisis weighs on global energy markets

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth as the continuing conflict in the Middle East disrupts production, trade flows and energy markets. The revision reflects growing uncertainty over economic activity and fuel consumption as geopolitical tensions......

UN Chief Antonio Guterres Warns Middle East Conflict is on the Brink of the Unimaginable

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has delivered a dire warning regarding the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, stating that the situation has spiraled out of control and stands on the absolute brink of the unimaginable. Speaking during a high-level UN Security Council meeting, Guterres......

François Fillon prepares 6,000 meals in Lebanon for communities affected by crisis

Former French Prime Minister François Fillon took part in a humanitarian operation in Lebanon, helping prepare and distribute thousands of meals as part of an initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable populations affected by the ongoing regional crisis. Wearing protective kitchen equipment, Fillon......

Putin reaffirms Russia’s support for Iran amid rising tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his country’s support for Iran, emphasizing Moscow’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with Tehran during a period of heightened regional tensions. In a message marking the Persian New Year, Nowruz, Putin extended his congratulations to......

Spain reaffirms strong support for Ukraine amid Middle East tensions

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez assured on Wednesday that ongoing tensions in the Middle East would not reduce his country’s commitment to Ukraine as it continues to face Russian aggression. During a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, both leaders highlighted......

South Korea plans fuel price cap amid Middle East tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for urgent measures to cap domestic fuel prices and implement preemptive economic actions in response to rising oil costs and market volatility caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East. During an interministerial meeting, Lee stressed the importance......

US Iran conflict fuels fears of strategic overstretch with China

The escalating US and Israeli campaign against Iran is prompting fresh warnings that Washington risks overextending its military at the expense of its stated priority of deterring China in the Indo-Pacific. President Donald Trump has said the strikes launched on 28 February will continue as long as necessary,......