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Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq in retaliatory strike
The Times
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Bahrain has suspended air traffic “temporarily” after the Iran attack on US base in neighbouring Qatar.The nation has also told citizens to seek shelter after nearby explosions set off air raid sirens.“We urge all citizens and residents to...
Iran just retaliated. The US has a lot of firepower around the Middle East to respond.
Insider
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June 23, 2025
Iran fired missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday after American forces, including stealth bomber aircraft and a guided-missile submarine, attacked three of its main nuclear facilities over the weekend. How the US will respond remains to...
Gulf States want no winner in the conflict between Israel and Iran
The Conversation
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June 23, 2025
When Israel assassinated a number of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists on June 13, there was an initial euphoria among some ruling elites in the Gulf. They saw it as a sign of Iran’s diminishing regional threat. Relations...
Middle East Tensions Send Oil Prices Tumbling? US Stocks Surge In Unexpected Market Reversal
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 23, 2025
Oil Takes a Dive as Measured Retaliation Cools Mideast Fears, Boosts Stocks Global financial markets experienced a dramatic and counterintuitive turn today as escalating tensions in the Middle East, specifically a weekend attack by the US against...
Middle east conflict hits Pakistan stock market, index drops by 3,855 points
Daily Times
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June 23, 2025
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has strongly affected the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The PSX 100 index fell sharply by 3,855 points and closed at 116,167. During the trading session, the index briefly dropped more than 4,000 points before...
Middle East conflict has limited impact on Bangladesh so far: report
Daily Star
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June 23, 2025
The repercussions of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict would be limited on Bangladesh's capital market, as information about the conflict has already been absorbed by the market, said BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage. The local brokerage house has analysed...
JSO ‘not aware of any threats’ to the community, remains vigilant amid Middle East conflict
News4Jax - Florida
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June 23, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As tensions escalate in the Middle East between Iran and Israel, concerns have grown over the United States’ involvement and its potential local impact. News4JAX reached out to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to ask how it’s...
Korea on high alert as Middle East tensions fuel oil spike, won devaluation
The Investor
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June 23, 2025
South Korea’s market authorities are on high alert amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, as surging oil prices threaten the local economy, which relies heavily on energy imports. Iran’s threat to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a key...
Airlines consider cancelling flights to Middle East
Bangladesh Post
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Airlines on Monday were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights as a conflict which has already cut off major flight routes entered a new phase after the U.S. attacked key Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran vowed to defend itself....
Europe close: Stocks hit seven-week low as US enters Middle East conflict
ShareCast
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This weekend's decision by US president Donald Trump to attack Iran's nuclear installations dampened risk appetite across global financial markets and sparked volatility in commodity markets. Brent crude surged to a high of $81.40 a barrel early...
No airfare hike; PAL hopes Middle East conflict temporary
Philstar
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June 23, 2025
TOULOUSE – As conflict escalates in the Middle East and fuel prices surge, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is holding back on increasing fares and is hoping that the intensified conflict will be short-lived. “We’re hoping that this is...
Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes
The Manila Times
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June 23, 2025
AIRLINES on Monday were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights as a conflict which has already cut off major flight routes entered a new phase after the US attacked key Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran vowed to defend itself....
Airlines weigh Middle East flight cancellations after US strikes in Iran
Khaleej Times
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[Editor's Note: Follow our live blog for real-time updates on the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict.] Commercial airlines around the world on Monday were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights as a conflict which has...
U.S. Strikes in Iran Raise Alarms Over Security of American-Affiliated Ships in Middle East
gCaptain
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June 23, 2025
Maritime security firms have issued urgent advisories following U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning of heightened risks to commercial shipping in the Middle East’s critical waterways. The strikes, conducted on June 22,...
London stocks finish lower amid Middle East jitters
ShareCast
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The FTSE 100 index dipped 0.19% to close at 8,758.04 points, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.13% to 21,120.95 points. In currency markets, sterling was last up 0.29% on the dollar to trade at $1.3490, while it gained 0.13% against the euro, changing...
Escalating Middle East conflict could hurt global economy - IMF
ShareCast
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Speaking to Bloomberg a day after the US attacked Iran, Kristalina Georgieva said: "We’re looking at this as another source of uncertainty in what has been a highly uncertain environment." In particular, she noted that the IMF was watching how the...
CPC Braces for Oil Shock amid Middle East Tensions.
Lanka News Web
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June 23, 2025
By: Staff Writer June 23, Colombo (LNW): The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced its readiness to implement contingency measures in the face of a possible global fuel crisis, triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The...
Widening Middle Eastern war increases cyber risk
mHealthIntelligence
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With the United States entering a widening Middle Eastern conflict following a series airstrikes of airstrikes against nuclear targets in Iran over the weekend, organisations across Europe and North America should be on high alert for the...
Airlines Face Challenges Amid Middle East Flight Suspensions
Times News Global
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June 23, 2025
NEW YORK, June 23 (Reuters) – Airlines worldwide are re-evaluating the suspension of flights to the Middle East after the U.S. military struck three Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran threatened to respond. The conflict has significantly impacted...
Dutch firms with Middle East operations monitor crisis as foreign firms evacuate staff
NL Times
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June 23, 2025
Dutch companies with operations in the Middle East are closely tracking regional developments following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran has threatened retaliatory actions, including potentially closing the critical...