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Pentagon Scrambles 3,000 Elite 82nd Airborne Troops For Iran Showdown As Crisis Deepens

The US has placed 3,000 elite paratroopers on standby as tensions with Iran rise, signaling a potential shift in the Middle East crisis.

International Business Times UK · Mar 24

Trump subtly throws Pete Hegseth under the bus over Iran — why take responsibility when you can deflect?

In a press conference, President Donald Trump casually accused Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of suggesting going to war with Iran. Although the Trump administration is still moving forward with the campaign, the offhand remark seems to be a setup to pin responsibility on Hegseth.

The Mary Sue · Mar 24

Israel wants to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. But should it have nuclear weapons itself?

Israel’s avowed goal in the Middle East war is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Yet, the double standard associated with this is hardly sustainable in the long run.

The Conversation · Mar 24

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Oil majors boost FTSE 100 amid war uncertainty

The FTSE 100 index closed up 71.01 points on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes

The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes.

AAP · Mar 24

Crude Oil Prices Jump on Fears of a Wider Conflict in the Middle East

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +3.37 (+3.82%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1158 (+3.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, recovering some of Monday’s losses amid concerns that the conflict in the Middle East could escalate. Crude prices are climbing...

Barchart · Mar 24

Iran war puts further strain on congressional casework

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…

Roll Call · Mar 24

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Philippine president declares national energy emergency to respond to impact of Middle East war

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr_ has declared a state of national energy emergency to respond to the impact of the Middle East war, which his administration said poses “an imminent danger of a critically low energy supply.”

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Is Saudi Arabia calling the shots? Crown Prince MBS urging Trump to keep Iran war alive - report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly urging US President Trump to escalate military action against Iran, viewing it as a chance to reshape the Middle East. He believes removing Iran's current government is key to addressing the threat to Gulf nations. However, Riyadh officially denies pushing for war,…

The Times of India · Mar 24

EU delays proposal to ban Russian oil amid Iran war, price spikes and Druzhba row

A law to permanently ban Russian oil from the European Union has been pushed back amid rising prices fuelled by the war in the Middle East.

Euronews · Mar 24

Rachel Reeves warns of ‘significant’ economic challenges from Iran war

The Chancellor updated MPs on the economic impact of the Middle East crisis, which has pushed up oil and gas prices.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

'Sharia Law has...': Tucker Carlson says Islamic societies are 'more advanced' than Western societies, draws flak

A viral clip of US commentator Tucker Carlson has stirred a row after he suggested that societies governed by Sharia law are “more advanced” than those in the West.

The Times of India · Mar 24

Oil Prices Surge Again, US Stocks Waver as Iran Rejects US Negotiations

Oil prices surged while US equity indexes fell in early Tuesday hours after Iran reportedly rejected America's negotiations efforts.

International Business Times UK · Mar 24

Bellway shares hit as full-year earnings outlook disappoints

The builder cautioned over risks to the market from the Middle East conflict as mortgage rates have already begun to rise.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

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Evening Standard · Mar 24

Rio and Kate Ferdinand flee Dubai for Portugal after Iran drone attacks

The family relocated to their Portuguese villa days after the conflict in the Middle East began

Evening Standard · Mar 24

UK business growth ‘slowed to a crawl’ due to war in Middle East, survey shows

Businesses blamed the US-Israel war with Iran for souring customer demand, pushing up prices and disrupting their global supply chains.

Barchart · Mar 24

S&P Futures Waver as Concerns Over Middle East Conflict Persist, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as optimism over a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict wanes.

Euronews · Mar 24

How popular tourist destinations outside of the Middle East are being affected by the Iran conflict

Many Asian countries are heavily reliant on oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and some popular tourist destinations are now enacting measures to limit fuel consumption as the conflict enters its fourth week.

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The Independent UK · Mar 24

UK travel firm spends £1m to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Asia

Exclusive: Lancashire company Distant Journeys chartered an Airbus A350 to ferry 400 passengers home from Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

Energy price shock and interest rate rises could cause ‘pronounced’ UK recession, economist warns – as it happened

Morgan Stanley warns that UK could fall into a recession at the turn of the year, if energy prices remain high and Bank of England hikes interest rates

Caixin Global · Mar 24

Business Brief (March 24): China Adjusts Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Tensions

China responds to Iran oil security question; Chinese drone maker DJI sues Insta360 over patents it says involve core technology

Euronews · Mar 24

Europeans anxious over wars and push for more EU independence, study finds

As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability. How worried are they, and do they want the EU to step up its role on defence and international influence?

The Times of India · Mar 24

Middle East tensions to escalate? Saudi, UAE take steps to join US-Israel vs Iran war- Report

With the war entering its 25th day of tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly taken tentative steps that could draw them closer to the Iran conflict, pointing to a potential escalation in the region.

The Conversation · Mar 24

Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy

It’s been hard to ignore growing fears of a looming fuel shortage in Australia. Conflict in the Middle East has led to what the International Energy Agency has called the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market”.

The Times of India · Mar 24

UAE-India flight alert for March 24: IndiGo warns of schedule changes; Air India, AIX to operate 24 flights

The ongoing conflict between US, Israel and Iran has extended into the larger Middle East. Countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman and others have been intercepting missile attacks from Iran.

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