MIDDLE EAST

Apr 03 2026FINANCE

Energy costs are climbing, but don’t expect an instant shock to the economy

The war in the Middle East has pushed oil and gas prices up, yet Federal Reserve watchers say the real impact on everyday prices will take time. New York Fed chief John Williams told Fox Business that the economy might feel the squeeze in months or even a year, not right away. That delay matters bec

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Shares Sea Defense Tricks for Tough Waters

After years of fighting in the Black Sea, Ukraine has figured out ways to keep ships moving despite enemy attacks. Now the country’s president wants to help others do the same in a different hotspot: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway between Iran and Oman sees millions of barrels of oil pas

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

China steps up global calls to calm Middle East tensions

Diplomatic moves from Beijing this week show China pushing for a quick halt to the fighting in the Middle East, while also asking for safe shipping routes through a key waterway. Recent phone talks with leaders from the European Union and Germany underline China’s effort to be seen as a voice for st

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Why Iran's Leader Wants Americans to Rethink the Conflict

Iran’s new president just took a bold step by writing directly to everyday Americans. His message? Stop believing everything you hear about Iran. In a post on a popular social media site, he argued that powerful governments often create enemies to push their own agendas. Instead of seeing Iran as a

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Ukraine’s Global Push: Turning War Lessons into Diplomatic Wins

Zelenskiy wrapped up a Middle East trip with a bold claim—his country just scored major security deals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Not bad for a president whose country has been fighting off Iranian drones for years. The message was clear: Ukraine isn’t just surviving a war; it’s selling it

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Mar 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ukraine’s Drone Tech: A New Export Game

Ukraine has turned its war‑driven drone skills into a potential global export boom. The fighting against Russia pushed the country to master intercepting enemy drones, and now it is looking beyond its borders for new markets. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spent a weekend traveling through the Gulf,

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Drone Attack Hits U. S. Troops at Saudi Base

The war in the Middle East has pushed the number of American soldiers wounded to more than 300. A recent strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan air base by Iran sent six ballistic missiles and 29 drones crashing into the facility, injuring at least 15 U. S. personnel, some seriously. Earlier estimat

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Conflict Expands as Yemen’s Houthis Join the Iran‑Israel War

The fighting that began with a US strike on Iranian targets has now spread to Yemen, where the Houthi rebels—close allies of Iran—have launched missile attacks on Israeli military sites. Their involvement threatens the Bab al‑Mandab strait, a key shipping lane that links the Red Sea to the Gulf of A

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Mar 23 2026BUSINESS

A Busy CEO’s Daily Grind and His Quest for Authentic Food

Hady Kfoury runs a chain of Middle‑Eastern restaurants that is growing fast, with 43 stores now and plans for over 200 by 2030. He wakes before dawn, around six a. m. , and uses the quiet hour to stretch or run. After that he calls his mother for a quick chat, keeping the family bond alive whi

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