U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has bypassed congressional review to approve military ‌sales totaling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

There is an elevated threat to British Jews and Israeli institutions in the UK following the conflict in the Middle East, MI5 has warned, following a decision to raise the terror threat level from substantial to severe.

Australia’s push to rely on a broader range of countries for its oil imports will extend beyond a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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At least 16 American military sites have been damaged in Iranian strikes, making up the majority of US positions in the Middle East, a new CNN investigation can reveal. The damage includes high-value targets,

Ro Khanna says the U.S. should stop exporting oil to bring down gas prices as Middle East conflict disrupts global supply and raises concerns. FOX Business contributor Lou Basenese and ‘The Big Money Show’ co-anchor Taylor Riggs discuss the stock market’s rally despite the war in Iran on ‘Kudlow.

Bank of England chief says Middle East war will lead to higher inflation

(CEO, President & Executive Chairman of the Board James O'Leary) reported Q1 consolidated sales of $135.6M and adjusted EBITDA attributable to DMC of $3.9M, while emphasizing performance “within our admittedly moderated expectation range.”

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) has opened a new Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai, with the move set to double the size of its local team. The expansion follows six years of partnerships in both regions,

QNB Group has been named ‘Sustainable Lender of the Year’ at the 2026 Middle East Transition Finance Awards, organised by Environmental Finance.