Global oil and gas shipping rates have surged to record levels as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and driving up energy prices worldwide.
Freight rates for very large crude (...)
The US dollar climbed to its strongest level since January as escalating conflict in the Middle East revived demand for the world's primary safe haven.
The Dollar Index rose 0.8 per cent to 99.08 as of 9:25 a.m. GMT, extending Monday's nearly 1 per (...)
The Israel-US confrontation with Iran widened in scope and intensity on its fourth day, with heavy exchanges of fire spreading to diplomatic missions and critical infrastructure across the Gulf, alongside mounting warnings over the potential global (...)
Oil surged towards $80 a barrel after the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising fears of supply disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Brent futures climbed as much as 9.6 (...)
Gold climbed more than 2 per cent in Asian trading as investors sought haven assets after US and Israeli strikes on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Spot bullion rose as much as 2 per cent to (...)
The black flags of mourning have been hoisted over the turquoise domes of Qom, but behind the closed doors of Iran's administrative halls, the atmosphere is one of frantic calculation rather than quiet grief. For the first time since 1989, the seat (...)
Spectre of $120 Oil Haunts Global Markets as Fighting Spreads
Four Scenarios Outline Paths from Containment to Wider Escalation
The long-running shadow conflict between Israel and Iran burst into the open on Saturday, in a rapid escalation that (...)
The OPEC+ alliance is set to consider a larger-than-expected increase in oil supplies during its meeting on Sunday, according to a delegate, following US and Israeli air strikes on targets inside Iran.
The potential shift in production strategy (...)
EgyptAir has suspended all flights to 13 cities across the Middle East until further notice, following the launch of "major combat operations" by the United States and Israel against targets in Iran.
The Egyptian national carrier announced on (...)
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated on Saturday that any infringement on the sovereignty of an Arab state negatively impacts the stability of the entire region and doubles the danger of the regional situation. During a telephone call with the Emir (...)
Egypt on Saturday condemned in the strongest terms Iran's targeting of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of several "sisterly Arab countries," warning that the current military escalation could slide the entire region into a state of (...)
Iran on Monday denied reports that it is nearing a temporary agreement with the United States over its nuclear programme, as the foreign ministry confirmed Tehran is preparing for a potential new round of negotiations within days.
Foreign Ministry (...)
Oil prices fell about 1 per cent on Monday as the United States and Iran prepared for a third round of nuclear talks, easing fears of escalation, while fresh tariff hikes by US President Donald Trump weighed on the global growth outlook and fuel (...)
When Omani mediators entered a secure room in Muscat earlier this month, they carried a single envelope containing a fresh proposal from Washington regarding Iran's ballistic missile programme. Across the table, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas (...)
عثرت السلطات اليونانية على المنتجة الإسرائيلية دانا إيدن، 52 عاما، مبتكرة المسلسل الشهير "طهران Tehran"، الذي يُعرض على منصة Apple+، ميتةً في فندقها بأثينا أثناء تصوير الموسم الرابع.
تفاصيل مقتل دانا إيدن
وذكرت وسائل إعلام يونانية، مثل "تا نيا" (...)
Oil prices were little changed on Monday as markets balanced the potential impact of upcoming U.S.–Iran nuclear talks on supply against expectations that the OPEC+ group may boost output from April to meet summer demand.
Brent crude edged to about (...)
When security forces arrived at the home of Azar Mansouri on Sunday, the arrest of the president of Iran's "Reform Front" marked more than just a crackdown on a lone political figure. It signalled a regime-wide effort to cauterise domestic dissent (...)
On the plush, cabin-lit interior of Air Force One on Friday night, President Donald Trump struck a rare chord of cautious optimism. Addressing reporters as the aircraft cut through the evening sky, the President characterised the opening round of (...)
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held high-level discussions with his Omani counterpart and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the Iranian nuclear file, following a new round of indirect negotiations (...)
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran fuelled fears of potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, while a sharp draw in US crude inventories added further support.
Brent crude rose to (...)
In the quiet of a high-security Istanbul venue, diplomatic couriers are laying the groundwork for a meeting that was unthinkable just eight months ago. On Friday, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are (...)
US special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the implementation of the second phase of a 20-point plan for the Gaza Strip were "constructive and positive."
The meeting, held (...)
Iran warned on Friday it would treat any military strike as "total war" and has placed its armed forces on high alert as a US carrier strike group and thousands of troops approach the region.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that while Tehran (...)
US President Donald Trump has said he issued "very strict" instructions for the United States to "wipe Iran off the face of the earth" if the country attempts to carry out threats to assassinate him.
In an interview with News Nation to mark the (...)
The persistent hum of surveillance drones now defines the skyline over Tehran, a mechanical replacement for the chants that echoed through the capital just days ago. For the residents of Iran's major cities, the silence is heavy. After two weeks of (...)
