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Most Gulf bourses subdued as investors await Strait of Hormuz deal clarity - Reuters
Most Gulf bourses subdued as investors await Strait of Hormuz deal clarity Reuters
August 9, 2026Gold heads for weekly drop as Gulf attacks reinforce rate-hike bets - Reuters
Gold heads for weekly drop as Gulf attacks reinforce rate-hike bets Reuters
July 10, 2026Here's how Rubio's Mideast trip could affect the Iran deal
The BBC’s Daniel Bush is traveling with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he seeks to reassure Gulf allies over the Iran deal aimed at ending the war.
June 24, 2026Dollar retreats from two-month high as Gulf tensions ease; rate hike bets rise - Reuters
Dollar retreats from two-month high as Gulf tensions ease; rate hike bets rise Reuters
June 9, 2026US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says - Reuters
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says Reuters
June 6, 2026Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis - Reuters
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis Reuters
May 26, 2026US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes - reuters.com
US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes reuters.com
April 2, 2026Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been overturned
US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.
March 24, 2026Gulf airlines recover slowly as Iran conflict drags - Reuters
Gulf airlines recover slowly as Iran conflict drags Reuters
March 23, 2026Asia shares skid, yields rise as Gulf war escalates - Reuters
Asia shares skid, yields rise as Gulf war escalates Reuters
March 22, 2026Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
March 17, 2026UN warns global aid at risk as Middle East war spreads - Reuters
UN warns global aid at risk as Middle East war spreads Reuters
March 11, 2026Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
March 9, 2026Oil prices surge above $110 and shares slide over Iran war
Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.
March 9, 2026'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
March 8, 2026Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production - Reuters
Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them - Reuters
Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment - Reuters
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment Reuters
March 3, 2026