Ukraine Quietly Helping Five Nations Counter Iranian Drones
Ukraine expands its drone-defense footprint in the Middle East, signaling a broader role for Kyiv as global markets w...
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Bahrain Starts Output Cuts at World’s Top Aluminum Smelter
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has begun a phased shutdown of three production lines, slashing about 19% of its capa...
Japan Says Dispatching Ships Faces High Hurdles in Strait
Tokyo signals dispatching ships to the Middle East would face steep political and legal barriers, as Tokyo weighs all...
Dubai’s Token2049: Crypto Conferences and Market Turmoil
Two high-profile crypto conferences in Dubai were canceled as regional tensions intensified. This article dives into ...
Bitcoin Eyes $70K as Oil Dives After War Hints Today
Bitcoin climbed toward the $70,000 mark as oil prices slid on indications that Middle East tensions might ease. Trade...
Saudi Arabia Tells Iran It Will Be the Biggest Loser
Saudi Arabia issues a stark warning to Iran amid drone strikes in the Gulf, sending crude prices higher and fueling i...
Persian Gulf’s ‘Saltwater Kingdoms’ Face Water Risk
Conflicts in the Persian Gulf threaten the region’s desalination network, risking drinking water supplies for million...
Trump Pledged ‘Free Flow’ Energy Sparks Markets This Week
Oil and gas markets await a week of concrete moves after Trump pledged ‘free flow’ of energy from the Middle East. An...
Airspace Closed, Flights Canceled Hit Middle East Travel
A weekend surge in airspace closures driven by regional tensions has forced widespread flight cancellations and route...