Iran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to ‘finish’ job
Tehran (AFP) - Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" ...
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Tag: Middle East
IEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reserves
Paris (France) (AFP) - The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of ...
Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release
London (AFP) - A record release of oil from strategic reserves by IEA nations failed to ease concerns about the ...
IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves
Paris (France) (AFP) - The International Energy Agency said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil ...
Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility
London (AFP) - Oil prices rallied and equities largely dropped Wednesday as traders assessed the latest impact for global markets ...
German defence giant Rheinmetall sees business boost from Mideast war
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German arms maker Rheinmetall said Wednesday the Middle East war offered new business opportunities, especially for ...
Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands ‘ready’ to act
Paris (France) (AFP) - Japan and Germany said Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise ...
G7 inches closer to tapping oil reserves to tackle price rise
Paris (France) (AFP) - The Group of Seven advanced economies inched closer Wednesday to tapping strategic oil reserves to tackle ...
Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew ...
Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump during Mideast war
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that fuel surcharges would rise after prices ...
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