Greggs issues warning despite new menu helping to boost sales Greggs said it was monitoring the situation in the Middle East amid rising energy costs The Independent UK · May 12
MSA Safety Incorporporated Q1 Earnings Call Highlights MSA Safety Incorporporated (NYSE:MSA) reported a stronger first quarter of fiscal 2026, with management citing resilient demand in the Americas, improved margins and continued execution of its Accelerate strategy, while also noting pressure in Europe and the Middle East. On the company’s earnings c MarketBeat · May 12
Marathon Petroleum Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) reported stronger first-quarter 2026 results, with management pointing to improved refinery reliability, elevated refining margins and a favorable supply-demand backdrop shaped in part by geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East. On the company’s earnings call, CEO MarketBeat · May 12
UK sanctions Iranian entities accused of deploying criminal proxies Britain has imposed new sanctions targeting groups and individuals accused of facilitating hostile Iranian actions. These measures aim to disrupt illicit finance flows supporting Iran's destabilizing activities. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans for those threatening security in the UK and the Middle East. The Economic Times · May 12
Rupee hits record low of 95.55 as fraying US-Iran ceasefire keeps oil prices on the boil The rupee has reached its lowest point ever against the US dollar. This decline is driven by investor concerns over escalating conflict in the Middle East. The situation has led to a surge in oil prices. This development poses economic challenges for India, which imports most of its energy needs.… The Economic Times · May 12
Energy Leads S&P 500 to Another New High: Stock Market Today Peace in the Middle East appears to be a distant prospect, but investors, traders and speculators are focusing on other fundamental factors. Kiplinger · May 11
Alien Life Confirmed? Viral US UFO Video Leaves Internet Divided The United States government has once again reignited public fascination with extraterrestrial life after releasing a newly declassified video showing a mysterious star-shaped object moving across the skies of the Middle East. Whats Hot · May 11
7 Most Venomous Snakes in the World & How Their Bite Kills For centuries, snakes have been among the most feared creatures on Earth. Their silent movement, sudden strikes, and deadly venom have inspired myths, survival stories, and scientific fascination across civilizations. While most snake species are harmless to humans, a small number possess venom so powerful that a single bite can… Times Life · May 11
AI boom masks rising global energy risks, warns David Roche Market veterans warn investors may be underestimating the long-term economic fallout from the Middle East energy crisis. While AI spending and US economic resilience fuel optimism, falling oil reserves and tightening supplies could lead to shortages and a significant global GDP contraction. Rising shipping costs and insurance premiums further exacerbate… The Economic Times · May 8
Sudan was already at war and hungry. Now its farmers are hit by another conflict Sudan and its farmers were already struggling after three years of war at home, but now the conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supply chains The Independent UK · May 8
All the cancelled London flights as airlines slash schedules amid jet fuel shortages Dozens of flights from the capital have already been cancelled in May and many more are expected due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East Evening Standard · May 7
Donald Trump humiliated by Saudi Arabia, canceled Hormuz ‘Project Freedom’ after Crown Prince said no A little reminder to Trump of who's really in control of the Middle East. We Got This Covered · May 7
Maersk profit falls sharply as firm keeps forecast despite Hormuz uncertainty Danish shipping giant Maersk said on Thursday it was maintaining its 2026 outlook despite the war in the Middle East and uncertainty over disruptions to key trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Euronews · May 7
Southeast Asian leaders will reaffirm core values in veiled Mideast war rebuke Southeast Asian leaders plan to issue a contingency plan that upholds international law, sovereignty and freedom of navigation in what could be seen as a veiled rebuke to the United States, Israel and Iran over the Middle East war which has impacted their region, according to a draft declaration seen… The Independent UK · May 7
The Independent UK · May 6 Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says Inflation could soar and conflict in the Middle East could cost the Treasury £8bn a year, new modelling indicates
International Business Times · May 6 Israel Strikes Beirut After Almost a Month, Says It Targeted Hezbollah Commander Israel carried out its first attack in Beirut after almost a month amid a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, the IDF said in a statement on Wednesday.
International Business Times · May 6 Iranian Attacks Reportedly Hit More U.S. Bases Than Previously Disclosed Iranian attacks against U.S. bases in the Middle East have caused more damaged than initially disclosed, according to a new report.
The Times of India · May 6 This children’s village stays cool without air conditioning in one of the world’s hottest regions — here’s how In the coastal city of Tadjourah in Djibouti, where extreme heat and dry desert conditions dominate much of the year, architects designed a children’s village that functions without conventional air conditioning. The project, known as the SOS Children’s Village Tadjourah, was created by Urko Sanchez Architects for SOS Children’s Villages…
The Independent UK · May 6 US and Iran ‘near peace deal’ to end nuclear standoff and lift sanctions The U.S. and Iran are reportedly nearing a peace agreement regarding the conflict in the Middle East, according to a Pakistani source involved in the efforts and an Axios report. A potential deal would require both sides to lift restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran would commit to a…
Radio France Internationale · May 6 G7 ministers discuss trade security and China dependence in Paris G7 trade ministers were holding a second day of talks in Paris on Wednesday as the global economy faced growing pressure from US tariff threats, war in the Middle East and concerns over dependence on Chinese raw materials.
Evening Standard · May 6 Next to hike prices overseas as it faces higher Iran war cost hit The fashion and homewares chain increased its estimated cost of the Middle East conflict to £47 million from the £15 million guidance given in March.
The Independent UK · May 6 Retailer Next warns of clothing and homeware price hikes as costs increase due to Iran war Brand increased its estimated cost of Middle East conflict to £47 million - up from predicted £15 million
The Economic Times · May 6 India approves $1.9 billion credit guarantee to support businesses hit by Middle East crisis India's cabinet approved a 181-billion-rupee emergency credit guarantee program to support businesses, especially small firms, facing liquidity issues due to the Middle East crisis.
Evening Standard · May 5 Government needs to act on Middle East impact on retail, industry warns The BRC warned that higher costs from the Middle East conflict would inevitably filter through to the till over the coming months.
Barchart · May 5 Crude Oil Prices Retreat as Middle East Tensions Ease June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Tuesday closed down -4.15 (-3.90%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.1176 (-3.15%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday as the ceasefire in the Middle East appears to be holding, easing geopolitical risks. Crude prices retreated as...