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19.10.26 - 22:48
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Houthis Target More Saudi Airports, Aramco Sites As US Issues Urgent Alert For 12 Mideast States (ZeroHedge)
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Houthis Target More Saudi Airports, Aramco Sites As US Issues Urgent Alert For 12 Mideast States
Embassies in the Middle East - and broadly the State Department - have issued warnings that the Iran and Yemen conflicts may soon escalate unpredictably, including a blanket new travel alert covering for no less than a dozen regional countries.
More missiles were launched on Saudi Arabia Monday: "Yemen's Houthis said on Monday they carried out attacks on Saudi energy, airport, and military targets including an Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Shaybah oilfield, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and Abha airport," reports Al Jazeera. The Saudi government has yet to confirm that there were strikes on these locations, however.
AFP/Getty ImagesAlso, active fighting between Iranian and US forces could erupt once again at any moment. An Iranian official has freshly put US allied states across the region on notice.
According to an update in regional media:
An adviser to Supreme Lead...
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19.10.26 - 12:36
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Global freight costs surge 130% as Middle East tensions rattle shipping routes (Times of India)
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Since February 2026, global container freight rates have surged, largely influenced by ongoing Middle Eastern unrest. In contrast, India's container trade remains robust, showing a remarkable 23% increase in September 2026. Exports to the US experienced a staggering 48% year-over-year rise. While major ports reported growth, non-major ports struggled, highlighting the contrasting landscape. Notably, shipping lines may be poised to return to the Suez Canal amid these changes....
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19.10.26 - 04:00
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Oil prices ease as Trump waives Russia sanctions, Middle East risks persist (Times of India)
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Oil prices have seen a downturn due to US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russia, causing worries about supply stability. Brent crude is now at $108.3 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate has decreased to $101.2 per barrel. Heightened security risks in the Middle East and the ongoing uncertainty of US-Iran talks are adding to the market's instability....
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18.10.26 - 17:12
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Empörung über mutmaßlichen Siedlerangriff auf US-Fotografin (DPA-AFX)
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TEL AVIV/RAMALLAH (dpa-AFX) - Führende israelische Oppositionspolitiker haben einen mutmaßlichen Siedlerangriff auf eine US-Fotografin im besetzten Westjordanland scharf verurteilt. Der Vorsitzende der linksliberalen Demokraten, Jair Golan, schrieb bei ......
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16.10.26 - 18:06
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Middle east war hits Indian fuel retailers: OMCs losing up to Rs 30 per litre, says report (Times of India)
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Indian oil marketing firms are grappling with significant losses, facing Rs 26 loss per litre for petrol and Rs 30 for diesel. The turmoil in West Asia has led to skyrocketing procurement and freight costs, rising eightfold, which heavily influences overall expenditures. Compounded by interruptions in crude shipments from the Middle East, these conditions create ongoing financial strain, even as refining margins stay strong....
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