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FIFA says World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Iran war
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi had said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on…
Shipper MSC introduces emergency fuel surcharges
Shipping company MSC announced emergency fuel surcharges on all cargo from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Indian sub-continent, Red Sea…
Gold gains on weaker dollar, easing inflation concerns
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and easing energy costs after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that…
Trump, Tehran trade threats over oil blockade
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not allow "one litre of oil" to be shipped from the Middle East if…
EU countries joining US, Israel attacks would become Iran’s “legitimate target”
European Union member states that join the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran would become "legitimate targets" for Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister…
Iran-backed militias intensify attacks against US, Israel and allies
Iran-backed militias around the Middle East are intensifying attacks against Israel , the US and their allies, in retaliation for the ongoing…
COSCO Shipping suspends bookings for Middle East routes amid conflict
Chinese shipping and logistics conglomerate COSCO Shipping's container liner unit said on Wednesday it had suspended all new bookings for routes to…
Spanish PM insists he won’t bow to U.S. commercial pressure
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats would not cow Madrid into supporting the American-Israeli war in Iran.…
Oil prices rise 1% as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply
Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed…
MEPs Weigh Platform for Iranian Opposition Amid Political Uncertainty
The European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee has compiled a draft list of eight Iranian opposition figures it intends to invite to address…
IAEA confirms damage to Iran’s Natanz nuclear site
Entrances to Iran's underground and previously bombed uranium-enrichment plant at Natanz have been struck as part of the U.S.-Israeli military attacks on…
Shipping Paralysed in Strait of Hormuz as Insurance Costs and Energy Prices Surge
Global shipping and energy markets are facing mounting disruption as vessels remain stranded near the Strait of Hormu z , a chokepoint…