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Eid ul Fitr 2026 date in Morocco, Egypt, Belgium: Eid Friday trends worldwide as countries align festive celebrations across continents

Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, by millions across North Africa, the Middle East and Europe, marking a rare global alignment. This synchronised observance highlights evolving religious practices in an interconnected world, though some nations like India will celebrate a day later due to local…

The Times of India

Trump Reveals Iran Troop Plans To Press — Seconds Before Refusing To Share Strategy

President Trump denies plans to deploy troops in the Middle East while hinting at hidden strategies, causing market volatility.

International Business Times UK

Labor considers windfall gas tax amid Iran price spike

A new tax on extraordinary gas profits caused by the Middle East conflict could raise an extra $27 billion per year for the federal budget, advocates say.

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EU leaders vow to support Cyprus in talks over future of British bases

Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases have become targets for Iran after outbreak of Middle East crisis

The Guardian - UK

The Middle East Oil Crisis Just Reached Japan's Snack Aisle and Wasabeef Is First to Go

No heavy oil, no boilers, no chips. The Middle East oil crisis is now food inflation news, and Japanese food trends may never look quite the same.

International Business Times

1 Top Stock to Buy Amid the Strait of Hormuz Closure

Alcoa is surging as the Strait of Hormuz closes, and aluminum supply tightens. Here's why AA stock could be the top commodity play right now.

Barchart

Which airlines are still flying to the Middle East and what happens if I fly there?

The ‘Middle East 3’ – Emirates and Etihad of the UAE and Qatar Airways – are resuming flying

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Behind the Incident on the USS Gerald R. Ford: Fire, Crew Fatigue, and Unanswered Questions

The USS Gerald R. Ford is heading to Crete for repairs after a fire and a challenging deployment, raising questions about the Pentagon's strategy in the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

Iran war has 'material impact' on inflation, ECB's Lagarde warns

ECB holds rates, warning Middle East tensions and oil risks could push inflation higher. Baseline sees 2.6% in 2026, but energy shocks could lift it to 3.5% or 4.4%, depending on how long supply disruptions persist.

Euronews

What is behind the Bank’s latest rates decision and inflation warnings?

Policymakers voted unanimously to keep rates at 3.75%, with cuts now looking to be off the table as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.

Evening Standard

'Europe must make itself heard' on Middle East war, says former EU commissioner

As EU leaders meet in Brussels for a high-stakes summit dominated by the war in the Middle East, Thierry Breton – former European commissioner for the Internal Market and France's former economy and finance minister – spoke to RFI about the current escalation and called on Europe to act in…

Radio France Internationale

Bill Ackman Makes Six-Figure Donations to Families of Fallen US Service Members Amid The Middle East War

Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman has made several six-figure donations to the families of US service members killed in the Middle East and victims of ICE shootings.

International Business Times UK

US Markets Crash After Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged as Oil Price Shock Amid the Middle East Conflict Plays Out

Crippled energy infrastructure in the Middle East continues to drive up price and compels the US Fed to keep rate unchanged.

International Business Times UK

Trump thinks brute force will arrest the US’s decline. His heavy-handed actions in Iran are only accelerating it

From Venezuela to the Middle East, this is gangsterism fused with colonialism. It repudiates the moral language through which US power once justified itself, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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The Times of India

Russia, the quiet winner? How Middle East war may be boosting Putin’s war chest

As Middle East tensions escalate, Russia is quietly positioning itself to benefit from the ensuing chaos. While global powers focus on the conflict, Moscow is leveraging diplomacy and energy markets to expand its influence. The crisis has boosted Russia's energy revenues and shifted international attention away from Ukraine, creating a…

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Oil Prices Advance, U.S. Economic Data and FedEx Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.18%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.27% this morning as oil prices continued to rise amid escalating fighting in the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England tipped to raise UK interest rates twice this year to fight inflation shock from Middle East crisis, as oil and gas prices rise – as it happened

UK central bank has left rates on hold, and warned that CPI inflation will be higher in the near term as a result of the ‘new shock to the economy’ from Iran war

Evening Standard

Trump's 'quagmire' nightmare: How US President could lose the Iran war even if his forces win every battle

‘The US now finds itself in the naval and air equivalent of the dynamic we faced in Iraq and Afghanistan,’ says Middle East expert Ilan Goldenberg

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The Independent UK

State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East

The Times of India

Pakistan cancels Republic Day parade as Middle East war triggers oil crisis, strains fuel supplies

Pakistan has cancelled its Republic Day parade on March 23 due to the Middle East crisis, which has triggered an oil crisis. The government cited austerity measures and the need to align with the nation's commitment to Pakistan Day ideals. This decision follows escalating tensions in the Gulf region and…

Bangkok Post

1,000 flights to Thailand cancelled amid Mideast war

Since war erupted in the Middle East late last month, about 1,000 Thailand-bound flights have been cancelled, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand.

AAP

Aussie shares plunge, oil prices spike as war escalates

The Australian stock market has fallen to its lowest level since November, with heavy losses for goldminers as the yellow metal fell to $US4,850.

The Independent UK

Britain to make major move to defend forces in Middle East amid Iran threat

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Greece launches an animal airlift to evacuate pets and their owners from the Mideast

Dozens of dogs and cats have arrived in Athens with their owners aboard a special evacuation flight for Greeks with pets who were trapped by the current war in the Middle East

Barchart

Crude Oil Prices Rise as Iran Threatens Attacks on Middle Eastern Energy Infrastructure

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.11 (+0.11%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed down -0.0249 (-0.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell back from sharp gains and settled mixed on Wednesday. Energy prices initially rallied sharply on Wednesday, with gasoline soaring to a 3.5-year...

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