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Crude Weakens on Ample Supplies and Hopes for Cease-Fire in the Middle East

December WTI crude oil (CLZ24 ) today is down -0.61 (-0.86%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24 ) is down -0.0175 (-0.87%). Crude and gasoline prices today gave up an early advance and turned lower. Crude is under pressure on negative carryover from Wednesday when weekly EIA crude inventories rose more...

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Elon Musk’s Starlink wifi arrives on Qatar Airways Boeing 777

The Middle Eastern airline is bringing the high speed internet service onboard

The Independent UK

Vice President Harris Sees Opportunity For Peace Talks In Middle East

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Middle East conflict, advocating for peace, relief for Palestinians, and security for both sides.

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Michigan's Mideast Minority Tempted To Punish Harris In US Vote

Iman Beydoun El-sayed is among the thousands of Lebanese-Americans living in and around Detroit, watching with horror the unfolding devastation of the war in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Government hopes Iranian sanctions will deter it from ‘destabilising’ region

Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty said Iran directly increased tensions in the Middle East and armed Russia with drones to use against Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar: Peace In The Middle East Through Capitalism

The co-founder of Ideas Beyond Borders argues that there is "no better independence than economic independence."

Reason

Crude Prices Tumble on Dollar Strength and Large Build in EIA Inventories

December WTI crude oil (CLZ24 ) today is down -1.13 (-1.58%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24 ) is down -3.83 (-1.88%). Crude and gasoline prices today are moderately lower. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2-3/4 month high is undercutting energy prices. Also, renewed efforts to...

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US Secretary Of State Discusses Middle East Conflicts With Saudi Crown Prince

US Secretary of State and Saudi Crown Prince discuss efforts to bring peace and stability to the Middle East, focusing on Gaza and Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

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Putin Faces Calls For Peace At Flagship BRICS Summit

World leaders called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine at the BRICS summit in Russia on Wednesday, as President Vladimir Putin told them he welcomed offers to mediate in the Ukraine conflict.

International Business Times

Sports Direct owner Frasers walks away from Mulberry bid; oil tumbles, dollar rallies – as it happened

Gold hits record high as conflict in the Middle East prompts investors to seek safe-haven assets

The Guardian - UK

France defends restrictions on Israeli firms supplying Middle East wars and says it's not a boycott

France’s government is defending its decision to bar Israeli companies supplying the wars in the Middle East from exhibiting at an upcoming trade fair outside Paris

The Independent UK

While the IMF is upbeat about global growth it knows where dangers lurk

Optimistic forecasts could be upset by high borrowing costs, war in the Middle East – or a Trump election win

The Guardian - UK

Secretary Of State Blinken's 11Th Trip To Middle East

Secretary of State Blinken's visit to the Middle East addresses Gaza conflict and regional tensions, emphasizing humanitarian aid and de-escalation efforts.

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US Secretary Of State Blinken In Tel Aviv For Talks

US Secretary of State Blinken's visit to Israel amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East for crucial talks with Israeli officials.

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4,300 tonnes of space junk and rising: another satellite breakup adds to orbital debris woes

A large communications satellite has broken up in orbit, affecting users in Europe, Central Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and adding to the growing swarm of space junk clouding our planet’s neighbourhood.

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US Secretary Of State Blinken Travels To Middle East

US Secretary of State Blinken's diplomatic mission to address Gaza conflict amidst challenges and uncertainties in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Blinken Back To Middle East To Push For Gaza Truce

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left for the Middle East Monday on a new push for an elusive Gaza ceasefire two weeks before US elections, seeing a new opportunity from Israel's killing of Hamas's leader.

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US Secretary Of State To Visit Israel And Middle East

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Israel and the Middle East aims to advance negotiations for hostage release and Gaza conflict resolution pos...

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Blinken heads to Mideast for 11th time since Gaza war; prospects for a truce remain uncertain

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed again to the Middle East, making his 11th trip to the region since the Gaza war erupted last year and as Israel steps up attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The Guardian - UK

Middle East killings may bring back terror attacks to UK, says ex-MI6 chief

Sir John Sawers says intelligence agencies should be ‘on their toes’ after deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders

Evening Standard

UK Islamic terror may get ‘boost’ after death of Hamas leader, ex-MI6 chief says

Sir John Sawers said the situation in the Middle East will not change ‘a great deal’.

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Hezbollah Launches Rockets Into Northern Israel, Escalating Tensions

Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel, causing injuries and damage. IDF retaliates against Hezbollah. Tensions escalate in the Middle East.

International Business Times

G7 Defense Summit Convenes During 'Historic Moment'

Ministers started talks on Saturday against a backdrop of escalation in the Middle East and mounting pressure on Ukraine as it faces another winter of fighting.

The Independent UK

Should I cancel my Middle East holiday? A drop in tourism is the last thing the region needs

Travel companies are reporting a slump in bookings to popular tourist destinations – for countries like Egypt and Jordan, the impact can be devastating

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Vice President Harris Calls For End To Gaza War

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden coordinate statements on Hamas leader's death, emphasizing ceasefire and peace efforts in the Middle East.

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