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Trump attends dignified transfer of four US soldiers killed in Middle East

This was the third such transfer Trump has attended since he launched the war in Iran in February

The Independent UK

Why did market fall today? 7 triggers behind Rs 4 lakh crore wealth wipeout

Indian stock markets experienced significant declines on Wednesday. Escalating Iran-US tensions and tariff threats spooked investors, causing major indices to fall. Oil prices surged above $92 per barrel, impacting market sentiment negatively. The Indian rupee also weakened against the US dollar amid global uncertainties. Persistent foreign investor selling further weighed…

The Economic Times

Middle East live: Trump attends dignified transfer of US service members killed in Iran war

President Donald Trump on Wednesday attended a dignified transfer of remains ceremony at a military base in Delaware for four US service members killed in the Iran war. Of the four slain soldiers, three were killed in an Iranian missile attack on a military base in Jordan and another died…

France 24

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Chipmakers Rebounded After a Rout. They Lifted The Market

Stocks climbed on Tuesday despite increased tensions in the Middle East, buoyed by chipmakers.

International Business Times

US President Donald Trump says 'we are not finished at all' with Iran, warns of more strikes

President Trump indicated the United States is not finished with Iran. He warned of soon targeting the underground nuclear facility known as Pickaxe Mountain. The US President stated that Iran would take decades to rebuild from damage. Iran expanded its attacks across the Middle East on Tuesday. This conflict resumed…

The Economic Times

Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is on something of a diplomatic roll at the moment. Having concluded a weeklong visit to the United States on July 19, 2026, during which he charmed President Donald Trump, al-Zaidi is now expected to head to Tehran to do the same with Iran’s new…

The Conversation

Indian refiners come to the rescue of Russia’s oil exporters

India has emerged as a key buyer of Russian crude, with imports from Moscow reaching record levels as refiners take advantage of cheaper oil and supply disruptions from the Middle East. More than 2.3 million barrels per day of Russian crude was delivered to Indian ports in June, with July…

The Economic Times

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Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

TEHRAN - Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones.

Bangkok Post

Middle East crisis, South China Sea tensions dominate Asean top diplomats meetings

Southeast Asian foreign ministers have expressed "serious concern" over renewed US-Iran hostilities, calling for an immediate cessation of attacks across all fronts in the Middle East and warning that the escalating conflict threatens global energy supplies, trade, and food security.

The Times of India

Riyadh Air review: I flew to Madrid on the world’s newest airline – here’s what it was like

Riyadh Air’s business class offering is seriously impressive, and the Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International might just be the Middle East’s best airport lounge.

Euronews

Indian steelmakers pivot home as Europe tightens imports, China squeezes margins

Indian steelmakers are shifting focus to domestic markets amid tighter European import rules. Exports to the EU and Britain are expected to significantly decrease this fiscal year. Competition from cheaper Chinese steel is challenging this domestic strategy. Companies are also exploring markets in East Asia and the Middle East. India's…

The Economic Times

$120 crude oil scare is back & India has plenty at stake

Goldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. For India, which imports most of its crude oil, a sustained oil price rally could increase the import bill, weaken the rupee, fuel inflation, widen the current account deficit and…

The Economic Times

Government announces $25 million in Palestinian aid, as Labor conference debate looms

The Albanese government has announced $25 million in aid for Palestine, in timing designed to help manage the debate about the Middle East at Labor’s national conference this week.

The Conversation

Global Market Today: Asian stocks recover as chips rebound, oil dips

Asian stocks advanced, recovering from recent losses as chip shares stabilized. Megacap technology earnings are anticipated this week, influencing market direction. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and trade concerns are creating investor caution. Elevated oil prices and escalating regional conflicts add to market uncertainty. Investors await corporate results and…

The Economic Times

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Israeli denies bid to interfere with Australian policy

Policies should not just target "one side", Israel says, as it pushes back on a draft Labor document on the Middle East before the party's national conference.

Bangkok Post

Baht set to decline again amid Mideast war

The baht is expected to continue weakening against the US dollar this week after falling to a nearly 15-month low, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Tensions In The Middle East Continue To Escalate With Few Signs Of Concrete Progress. Stocks Edge Down And Oil Climbs

Stocks edged down and oil climbed on Monday as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.

International Business Times

The U.S. And Iran Continue To Escalate In The Middle East. Gas Prices Have Returned Above a Key Level

U.S. gas prices have gone back above $4 a gallon as oil prices climb again amid heavy fighting in the Middle East.

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The Economic Times

Lagging on FCNR(B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on September-end rush

Banks anticipate a surge in FCNR-B deposits before the September deadline. Initial inflows have been below expectations, but partnerships are being forged. Demand from non-resident Indians remains strong, especially from the Middle East. Lenders are intensifying outreach efforts to attract more overseas funds. Mobilisation is expected to accelerate closer to…

The Economic Times

Conflicts, aircraft orders in focus as Farnborough Airshow kicks off

Farnborough Airshow opens with Boeing and Airbus pursuing aircraft deals. Defence companies will account for half of the show's record exhibitors. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East fuel booming military budgets. Planemakers expect around 300 aircraft orders, falling short of some forecasts. Incoming British PM Andy Burnham may appear…

The Economic Times

Fast fashion is about to get caught up in Hormuz

As with the toilet-paper frenzy at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and drivers pre-emptively filling their tanks on reports of the US-Israel attacks on the Middle East, the first sign of a supply shock is often panic buying.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran will pay ‘many times over’ for US soldier deaths as Iran targets Kuwait

Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - AU

US issues ‘worldwide caution’ for American citizens – as it happened

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The Economic Times

Brent oil tops $90 as US, Iran intensify attacks in Middle East

Oil prices climbed significantly on Monday as tensions rose. Brent crude futures surpassed ninety dollars a barrel, reaching recent highs. Attacks in the Middle East have disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows a substantial weekly gain for oil prices. Analysts suggest markets are underestimating potential…

The Independent UK

State department issues new travel warning for Americans as Iran war escalates

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