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Tehran Enters Seventh Day Under Bombardment as Oil Nears $93
US-Israeli strikes have killed over 1,300 Iranians including Supreme Leader Khamenei, triggering regional counterattacks and the sharpest oil price surge in years.
Gulf Sovereign Bonds Hemorrhage Safe Haven Status as Iran War Widens Spreads
GCC credit markets shed decade-long stability premium as regional conflict forces emerging market funds to cut exposure and yields approach multi-year highs versus Treasuries.
The Interceptor Gap: Years-Long Missile Shortage Exposes Allied Defense Vulnerability
Western stockpiles depleted by Ukraine and Iran conflicts face production bottlenecks that won't resolve until 2029—creating strategic exposure across three potential theaters.
Ukraine Offers Drone Defense Expertise to Middle East, Leveraging Battle-Tested Know-How for Diplomatic Gains
President Zelensky signals conditional support for countering Iranian drones—positioning Kyiv as a pragmatic security partner while protecting its own air defense needs.
Huawei Restrictions Endure as US-China Tech Decoupling Hardens
Existing federal bans remain firmly in place as the Chinese telecom giant posts record revenue despite years of American sanctions.
U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Off Sri Lanka as European Powers Deploy Naval Assets
Torpedo attack 2,000 miles from Iran expands conflict to Indian Ocean while energy markets react to effective Strait of Hormuz closure.
Huawei Dominates MWC 2024 Despite Western Bans, Exposing EU Policy Disconnect
Chinese tech giant showcases 5.5G leadership while securing Middle East deals, as fewer than half of EU states enforce restrictions on its equipment.
Lammy Declares UK Strikes on Iran Lawful as Oil Hits $85 and Hormuz Premiums Surge 400%
Deputy Prime Minister invokes Article 51 self-defence doctrine while Brent climbs to 15-month high and war risk insurance for tankers quintuples in 48 hours.
Ukraine Claims First Territorial Gains Since 2023 as Battlefield Dynamics Shift
Kyiv recaptured 460 square kilometers since January, disrupting Russia's spring offensive plans while peace talks remain stalled.
Lebanon’s Shelters Overflow as 83,000 Flee Israeli Offensive in 72 Hours
Renewed Israeli strikes force mass displacement across southern Lebanon, with government shelters nearing capacity as vulnerable populations face mounting risks.
UK Arrests Four Over Suspected Iranian Surveillance of London Jewish Community
Counter Terror Policing detains one Iranian national and three British-Iranian dual citizens in dawn raids, marking latest escalation in Iran's operations on British soil.
Beijing Doubles Down on Self-Reliance as 15th Five-Year Plan Targets Tech Independence Amid US Tensions
China's 2026-2030 blueprint prioritizes semiconductors, AI and domestic consumption over stimulus, setting a 4.5-5% growth target as trade frictions and property slump reshape economic strategy.