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Iran war costing Middle East travel industry $600m a day, global body warns
Life & Style
March 12, 2026
Iran war costing Middle East travel industry $600m a day, global body warns
The US and Israel’s war with Iran is costing the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector at least $600 million…
The world just smashed the emergency glass on oil prices. Now it’s up to Trump for a long-term fix
Features/Interviews
March 12, 2026
The world just smashed the emergency glass on oil prices. Now it’s up to Trump for a long-term fix
Dozens of countries have done the unprecedented, releasing an historic amount of crude from emergency reserves to prevent high oil…
Iran threatens to target ports in region if its maritime infrastructure is targeted
Middle East
March 12, 2026
Iran threatens to target ports in region if its maritime infrastructure is targeted
The Iranian Armed Forces have vowed to target ports and docks across the Middle East if Iran’s own maritime infrastructure…
Hezbollah launches 100-rocket barrage at Northern Israel
Middle East
March 12, 2026
Hezbollah launches 100-rocket barrage at Northern Israel
The Israeli Army Radio reported Wednesday evening that Hezbollah launched a massive, single-wave barrage of approximately 100 rockets targeting multiple…
Resentment grows as Gulf countries pay economic and military toll for Trump’s Iran war
Middle East
March 12, 2026
Resentment grows as Gulf countries pay economic and military toll for Trump’s Iran war
The Middle East has now entered a period of unprecedented escalation when the administration of US President Donald Trump, in…
Hezbollah launches major offensive following Israel’s ground incursion
Middle East
March 12, 2026
Hezbollah launches major offensive following Israel’s ground incursion
Hezbollah announced on Wednesday evening the launch of its “Operation Al-Asf al-Makoul” against Israel, according to reports by Al Jazeera,…
Iranian president’s son says new supreme leader “is safe” as injury rumors swirl
Middle East
March 11, 2026
Iranian president’s son says new supreme leader “is safe” as injury rumors swirl
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei “is safe,” according to the son of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as questions swirl…
There’s a commodity even more vital than oil and gas in the Middle East — and it’s at risk as war heats up
Features/Interviews
March 11, 2026
There’s a commodity even more vital than oil and gas in the Middle East — and it’s at risk as war heats up
On particularly bad, sleepless nights, Sofia finds herself worrying about whether the taps might run dry. “We are, at the…
Trump open to talks but doubts Tehran’s sincerity: US Envoy
Middle East
March 11, 2026
Trump open to talks but doubts Tehran’s sincerity: US Envoy
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated on Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains open to dialogue with Iran, though he…
Bahrain evacuates commercial fleet as Iranian missile threats intensify
Middle East
March 11, 2026
Bahrain evacuates commercial fleet as Iranian missile threats intensify
Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) announced on Wednesday that a number of commercial and cargo aircraft have been repositioned from…