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Petrol prices in Australia are now lower than before the Iran war began. Is the oil crisis over and what happens next?

Fuel suppliers outside the Middle East have proved to be much more flexible than analysts expected – and China surprised everyone

The Guardian - AU

Hormuz Shut, Lebanon In Dire Straits, Peace Talks Steer To Swiss Setting

Iran said on Saturday it has shut the Strait of Hormuz just days after a peace deal to end hostilities in the Middle East was signed with the US, in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed dozens.

International Business Times

Kim Gamel, a former veteran AP correspondent in Europe and the Middle East, dies

Kim Gamel, a former veteran Associated Press correspondent who covered conflicts and uprisings around the Middle East, including the height of the Iraq war and the Arab Spring, has died

The Independent UK

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Treating energy crisis with fossil fuels is like giving a diabetic sugar: EU Commissioner Jorgensen

EU leaders have cautiously welcomed Donald Trump's signing of an interim agreement with Iran, after nearly four months of war in the Middle East. But it is only a Memorandum of Understanding, and Europeans know the US president too well to celebrate prematurely. The conflict has led to the most…

France 24

Is it now safe to travel to the Middle East? What to know as UK downgrades advisories

The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha.

Euronews

Curse of the century? How US-Iran deal handed Tehran a Middle East win

When the United States and Israel struck Iran in February, plunging the Middle East into one of its most dangerous crises in decades, the objective was clear: cripple Tehran's power and force the Islamic Republic onto the back foot.

The Times of India

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon as attacks strain US-Iran interim deal

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, following the resurgence of strikes in Lebanon that are already testing Wednesday's interim deal between Tehran and Washington to end the war in the Middle East. Israeli strikes have killed 47 people since Thursday night, Lebanese authorities…

France 24

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Indian refiners sitting on enough crude, in no rush to resume purchases from West Asia

India's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Suppliers have asked them to resume contractual volumes. Refiners have not yet committed. India's imports from the Middle East fell significantly in the…

The Economic Times

'Trump is an aberration in US politics', former security adviser tells RFI

Former United States national security adviser John Bolton worked closely with President Donald Trump during his first term in the White House, but is highly critical of the president's current policies regarding Iran. Bolton tells RFI why negotiations to end the Middle East war are likely to fail, and in…

Radio France Internationale

Israel-Lebanon talks set to take place in Washington next week, US says

The next round of Lebanon-Israel talks will be held June 23–25 in Washington, the ‌US State Department said on Friday, ‌following a call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese president Joseph ‌Aoun. Earlier, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire following Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon.…

France 24

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Tehran gains, rivals alarmed

A landmark U.S.-Iran interim deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. While hailed as a "deal of the century" by supporters, adversaries like Israel and Gulf states view it as a strategic setback, potentially increasing Iran's security and regional influence.

The Economic Times

Ekniti warns of energy risks despite US-Iran deal

Thailand has welcomed the ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran but warned that global energy markets could remain under pressure despite an easing of tensions in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Stocks Rally on Middle East Peace, Apple-Intel Deal: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators set aside their worries about interest rates to celebrate peace in the Middle East and AAPL-INTC again.

Kiplinger

Is the 2026 Soybean Rally Over?

New crop November 2026 soybean futures had been in a bullish trend from early January through May 13, 2026. The new-crop soybean futures have run out of upside momentum and are approaching a test of a critical technical support level.

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The Economic Times

Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEO

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that the conflict in West Asia suppressed India's trade volume, with exports to the Middle East suffering a sharp decline during the peak of the disruptions.

AAP

DIFC Future of Finance Report: Digital native, AI driven challenger banks redefining banking models, signalling industry's biggest shift since 2008

DUBAI, UAE, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, launched the second report in its 2026 Future of Finance series. The Changing Face of Banking: Building Resilience Through Change report underscores that resilience, rather…

The Conversation

Macron plays ‘Trump whisperer’ as the US president signs Iran ceasefire deal after a successful G7 summit

For the French president, Emmanuel Macron, this year’s meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) in the spa town of Évian-les-Bains from June 15 to 17 had several pressing issues to address. As well as reaching a coordinated approach towards artificial intelligence, trade and conflicts in the Middle East and…

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'It's quite a bit more than we expected': Satellite reveals immense scale of GPS signal tampering

For the first time, an experimental satellite has mapped the scale of GPS jamming across Europe and the Middle East from space.

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France 24

G7 hails unity on Russia as Trump signals tougher line on Moscow

G7 leaders on Wednesday welcomed growing unity in efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, amid signs of President Donald Trump's willingness to take a tougher line on Moscow. Later, at the candlelit dinner in Versailles, Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed…

Bangkok Post

TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million arrivals this year, on par with last year, mainly due to the Middle East conflict.

France 24

Middle East live: 12.5 million oil barrels transited the Strait of Hormuz overnight, Vance says

Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that more than 12.5 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz overnight as the US lifted its blockade of Iran, the highest level since the war began in late February. The rise in traffic comes after the signing of a memorandum…

France 24

A World Cup of exclusion? US immigration policies weigh on FIFA tournament

The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being "oppressed" at the World Cup. Iran – one of four countries that have been hit by a travel ban – have faced restrictions, visa complications and logistical disruptions linked…

Euronews

Six takeaways from the G7 summit in Évian

G7 leaders gathered in France for a high-stakes meeting over the last three days to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and world challenges. Here is what you need to know.

The Economic Times

IHCL's domestic hotel demand strong even as Middle East crisis drags on Dubai business: Puneet Chhatwal

Indian Hotels Company Limited anticipates a year-long recovery for its Dubai hotels due to the Middle East crisis, though domestic business remains robust. Despite this, the company is on track for 12-14% topline growth, driven by its expanding capital-light management fee business and a strong pipeline of new hotel openings…

The Economic Times

Oil tankers u-turn, head back to Middle East as Hormuz reopening nears

In a strategic pivot, two oil tankers are heading toward the Middle East in expectation of the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening. Shipowners are gearing up for a bustling uptick in maritime commerce, as this vital corridor is on track to become operational again.

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