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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including strikes that hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire. Iran’s defiance came as Israel…

Middle East war: Beijing's shift to renewable energy and electric vehicles has reduced its oil consumption by at least 10%. The ongoing Middle East conflict may further benefit China's EV industry, as higher oil prices drive global expansion, particularly in Asia. File image of a A BYD ATTO 3 electric…

Students studying abroad. Tourists on vacation. A couple on a honeymoon. Layovers, business trips, cruise ships.  As the war in Iran continues, congressional caseworkers are trying to help — and feeling extra strain — as Americans evacuate from the Middle East. “You think about these people and what they’re going…

Egypt welcomed remarks by US President Donald Trump on efforts to reduce escalation in the Middle East on Monday 23 March, reaffirming its coordination with regional and international partners to contain the crisis and prioritise dialogue. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Egypt has been closely monitoring…

By Muhyideen Jimoh Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Monday warned that escalating Middle-East tensions could trigger global oil shocks with severe consequences for Nigeria and African economies. Speaking in Lagos after a courtesy visit and Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu, Dangote said, “We are part of a…

Pakistan, along with Turkiye and Egypt, is engaged in “active back-channel diplomacy” to “bridge the gap between” the US and Iran, an official in the administration confirmed to Dawn on Monday. The official said that through “active back-channel diplomacy”, involving US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and…

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has begun to show indirect economic effects in India. Disruptions in LPG supply has started to impact the hospitality sector and small-scale food vendors across several regions in Odisha as well. While there has been no direct impact, the ripple effects are being…

What we covered today By Thank you for reading our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East. This live blog has closed for the day, but we will resume at 6am on Tuesday. Here’s what we covered today: US President Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iranian power…

Nigeria has retained one of the lowest petrol prices globally despite recent increases triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to GlobalPetrolPrices.com, petrol in Nigeria currently averages $0.88 (N1,191.39) per litre, significantly below the global average of $1.32 (N1,787.08) per litre, based on an exchange rate of N1,353.85 to the…

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