The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

Should You Chase the Rally as Micron Stock Bounces Back?

Micron stock rallied yesterday on a constructive GF Securities note and signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Here’s why MU shares are worth buying into strength.

Barchart · Apr 2

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

With the world struggling to get oil supplies moving from the Middle East, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich raised eyebrows with a social media post highlighting a radical idea: Use nuclear bombs to cut a new channel along a route that would avoid Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation · Apr 2

As oil prices rise, France suggests extra tax could help phase out fossil fuels

As the war in the Middle East drives up prices of petrol and gas, France wants to use additional tax revenue generated to fund the country’s move away from fossil fuels – but some analysts say any extra returns are offset by rising costs and inflation.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 2

Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs - and secondhand cars are in high demand

As conflict in the Middle East sends diesel and petrol prices skyrocketing, more and more Australians and New Zealanders are showing interest in electric vehicles.

The Conversation · Apr 2

France's Macron visits South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 2

Winter crops need to be sown - but Australia’s farmers are worried about fertilisers and fuel

War in the Middle East has put a spotlight on the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow sea passage through which 20% of global oil supply is shipped. But far less attention has been paid to another essential product derived from oil and gas, on which the world also relies: fertiliser.

The Conversation · Apr 2

As the Iran war disrupts supplies, will it affect access to medicines?

As the conflict in the Middle East disrupts fuel, shipping and food supplies, many are starting to ask if they will be still be able to get their medicines if the war drags on.

The Conversation · Apr 2

Polluted Chiang Mai to suffer at Songkran

Northern tourism operators expect a poor showing during the Songkran holiday as the region remains choked by smog, amid weak spending attributed to the war in the Middle East and the subsequent oil shock.

Bangkok Post · Apr 2

Utah, Michigan and Florida Lead the Way Among the States With the Biggest Gas Price Hikes Since the Iran War Began

Discover how rising tensions in the Middle East are driving up gasoline prices across the US, impacting drivers and sparking political debates over gas taxes. Learn which states are hit hardest and explore potential relief measures.

Latin Times · Apr 1

Stocks Rise, Oil Falls Amid Peace Talk: Stock Market Today

Market participants will pay close attention when President Donald Trump talks to the American people about the war in the Middle East tonight.

Kiplinger · Apr 1