Middle East
March 30, 2026
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Port of Salalah Gradually Reopens as Lisbon Express Prepares to Resume Operations Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman are set to gradually resume from March 31, 2026, following a period of disruption linked to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region. Authorities have confirmed that the affected zone within the port remains limited, allowing a phased restart of activities while safety and operational […]

Oil
March 19, 2026
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Europe and Japan Signal Readiness to Secure Hormuz Route and Stabilise Energy Markets

Major European countries and Japan have announced their willingness to support efforts aimed at securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as rising tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy flows. In a joint statement, nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands emphasized their readiness to contribute […]

Middle East
March 17, 2026
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EU Urges End to Iran Conflict as Diplomatic Push Intensifies Over Strait of Hormuz

The European Union has stepped up calls for an end to the escalating conflict involving Iran, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urging both the United States and Israel to move toward de escalation. Speaking from Brussels, Kallas emphasized that continuing hostilities risk further destabilizing global markets and increasing geopolitical tensions. She confirmed that the […]

Global Economy
March 05, 2026
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EU and Gulf States Warn Gulf Security Is Critical to Global Economic Stability

Foreign ministers from the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council have warned that stability in the Gulf region remains essential for the health of the global economy. During an extraordinary virtual meeting, ministers from both sides stressed that disruptions to Gulf security could have immediate consequences for international markets, energy supplies and global trade […]

Global Economy
March 04, 2026
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Escalating Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Energy Markets and Europe’s Economy

Rising tensions involving Iran and Western powers are beginning to reshape global energy markets, raising fears of prolonged economic disruption across several regions. Analysts warn that the conflict could significantly alter global trade dynamics, with Europe particularly vulnerable to the resulting energy shocks and financial instability. Recent attacks on oil tankers and storage facilities in […]

Middle East
February 17, 2026
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Iran Signals Progress in Nuclear Talks as Tensions Simmer in the Gulf

Iran’s foreign minister has described a “window of opportunity” for progress following a second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva, even as regional tensions remain elevated due to military activity in the Gulf. The discussions, mediated Oman and held at the residence of its envoy in Geneva, brought together senior […]