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Gulf closes in NZ-Middle East trade, but the work’s not all done

Analysis: NZ’s new trade deal with six Gulf nations is somewhat of a coup for the Government. But now’s not the time for it to sit on its laurels.

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World Update: how Israel’s relations with the UN hit rock bottom

With the clock ticking down to November 5 and what just about everyone agrees is the most consequential US presidential election in living memory, various of the Biden administration’s top brass have jetted out to the Middle East for one last try to get a deal over the line.

The Conversation

Doubt Looms Over Diplomatic Push For Ceasefire In Middle East

American officials doubt ceasefire in Middle East before election, as Gaza conflict shadows US campaign. VP Harris vows peace, while Trump courts Arab Amer...

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American Muslim Voters Grapple With Presidential Election Choices

American Muslim voters grapple with voting decisions in the upcoming election amidst concerns over U.S. handling of Middle East conflicts.

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US Officials Doubt Diplomatic Push Will Halt Middle East Fighting

American officials doubt a pre-election ceasefire in the Middle East as Netanyahu waits for the US election outcome. Ongoing diplomatic efforts face challe...

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Crude Rallies on Middle East Tensions and Tighter EIA Inventories

December WTI crude oil (CLZ24 ) Wednesday closed up +1.40 (+2.08%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24 ) closed up +0.0411 (+2.14%). Dec crude oil prices Wednesday rallied on a weaker dollar. Also, lingering Middle East tensions are bullish for crude after Israel vowed to strike Iran "very hard" should it...

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Biden's Advisers Work On Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel, Hezbollah

Efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, replacing UNIFIL, amid ongoing tensions and military actions in the Middle East.

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Crude Oil Jumps on Middle East Tensions and an Unexpected Draw in EIA Inventories

December WTI crude oil (CLZ24 ) today is up +1.72 (+2.56%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24 ) is up +0.0468 (+2.44%). Dec crude oil prices today are moderately higher. Dollar weakness today is supportive of energy prices. Also, lingering Middle East tensions are supporting crude after Israel vowed to strike...

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Greece seeks tougher EU migration policies as it braces for impact of Mideast wars

Greece is seeking stricter European Union migration policies as it braces for a potential surge in migrants and refugees due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Israel's Ban On UNRWA Raises Concerns For Middle East

UNRWA chief warns of dire repercussions in the Middle East as Israel bans the agency, sparking international concern.

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Middle East crisis: UN security council warns against attempts to dismantle Unrwa – as it happened

UN body expressed grave concern over the legislation adopted by the Israeli parliament on Monday

The Guardian - US

Global Shares Mostly Up After U.S. Stocks Close Higher

Global shares rise as U.S. stocks lead the way, while oil prices fluctuate amid Middle East tensions and upcoming U.S. election.

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Stocks Close Higher on Reduced Middle East Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.12%. Stocks rallied Monday on reduced Middle East geopolitical risks after Israel over the...

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Dollar Little Changed on Cross Currents

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday was little changed. The dollar was undercut by reduced safe-haven demand after Israel launched a limited retaliatory strike against Iran, reducing the chances for an all-out Middle East conflagration. However, the dollar saw underlying support from Monday’s +3.4 bp rise in the 10-year...

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Oil prices fall as reality of weak global demand overtakes risk of wider war in Middle East

Global oil prices are falling sharply after a retaliatory strike by Israel over the weekend targeted Iranian military sites rather than its energy infrastructure as had been feared

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Dollar Sees Pressure from Reduced Middle East Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.03%. The dollar today is being undercut by reduced safe-haven demand after Israel launched a limited retaliatory strike against Iran, reducing the chances for an all-out Middle East conflagration. However, the dollar is seeing underlying support from today’s +1.6 bp rise in...

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Stocks Higher on Relief After Israel's Limited Retaliation Reduces Middle East Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.45%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.39%. Stocks today are trading higher on reduced Middle East geopolitical risks after Israel over the...

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2024 Election: Middle East Wars, Early Voting, Trump's Rhetoric

Key developments in the 2024 presidential campaign, including Middle East impact, candidate strategies, and early voting trends.

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Europe is not prepared for the looming Lebanese refugee crisis

Since it began at the end of September, Israel’s invasion of Lebanon has heaped more misery onto a Middle East already overwhelmed by humanitarian catastrophe. Within Lebanon, as of 23 October 2024, more than 1.2 million people have fled their homes, and tens of thousands are now trying to flee…

The Independent UK

Analysis: Iran faces tough choices in deciding how to respond to Israeli strikes

How Iran chooses to respond to the unusually public Israeli airstrikes could determine whether the region spirals further toward all-out war or holds steady at an already devastating and destabilizing level of violence

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis live: two more Palestinian journalists reportedly killed in Gaza; deadly Tel Aviv crash investigated as terrorist attack

One killed and at least 29 injured after truck hits bus stop in Israel; protesters shout ‘shame on you’ as Israeli PM speaks at memorial ceremony for victims of Hamas attack

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Middle East Conflict Escalation Averted, Biden And Harris Relieved

Tensions ease in the Middle East as President Biden and Vice President Harris navigate delicate diplomatic situation amidst ongoing regional challenges.

International Business Times

Israel Hits Iran Military Sites In Retaliatory Strikes

Israel bombed military targets in Iran on Saturday, killing at least two soldiers, fulfilling a vow to avenge a missile barrage and stirring fears of a full-scale Middle East war.

Radio France Internationale

Reactions to Israel's strikes against Iran

Israel struck military sites in Iran on Saturday, saying it was retaliating against Tehran's missile attack on Israel on 1 October, the latest exchange in the escalating conflict between the Middle East rivals. The risk of a wider conflagration between heavily armed Israel and Iran has convulsed a region already…

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Heightened Middle East Tensions Boost Crude Prices

December WTI crude oil (CLZ24 ) Friday closed up +1.59 (+2.27%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24 ) closed up +0.0447 (+2.25%). Crude and gasoline prices settled moderately higher on Friday, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. Ramped-up Middle East tensions are boosting crude prices. Also, stronger-than-expected global economic news Friday...

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