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Hormuz blockade disrupts Gulf energy and raises global supply-chain risk

The 2026 Iran-US-Israel war has cut deeply into Gulf oil and LNG flows, pushing up prices, delaying rate cuts, and straining food and freight markets.

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Hormuz blockade disrupts Gulf energy and raises global supply-chain risk
Hormuz disruption squeezes helium and fertilizer as AI and food costs rise

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Hormuz disruption squeezes helium and fertilizer as AI and food costs rise

Timeline: Operation Epic Fury escalates into a global energy and shipping crisis

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Timeline: Operation Epic Fury escalates into a global energy and shipping crisis

Global energy outlook points to stagflation as food and fuel costs climb

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Global energy outlook points to stagflation as food and fuel costs climb

Kuwait desalination strikes raise water-security risks across the Gulf

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Kuwait desalination strikes raise water-security risks across the Gulf

US LNG exports gain as Gulf disruption rewires gas markets

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US LNG exports gain as Gulf disruption rewires gas markets

Hormuz insurance shock reroutes shipping and raises global freight costs

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Hormuz insurance shock reroutes shipping and raises global freight costs

Spain and Algeria in talks to boost natural gas supply via Medgaz pipeline

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Spain and Algeria in talks to boost natural gas supply via Medgaz pipeline

Stocks tumble and oil prices surge as Mideast war dims economic outlook

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Stocks tumble and oil prices surge as Mideast war dims economic outlook

Explainer: how the Iran conflict is disrupting global LNG and helium supplies

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Explainer: how the Iran conflict is disrupting global LNG and helium supplies

In Tunisia, families of jailed opposition step up to lead protests

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In Tunisia, families of jailed opposition step up to lead protests

The $50,000 drone vs. the $3 million missile: how cheap tech is upending military economics

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The $50,000 drone vs. the $3 million missile: how cheap tech is upending military economics

Dollar surges as Mideast tensions drive 'safe haven' rush, yen falters

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Dollar surges as Mideast tensions drive 'safe haven' rush, yen falters

Emerging market debt freeze: Iran war halts record borrowing spree

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Emerging market debt freeze: Iran war halts record borrowing spree

Gulf LNG crisis deepens as Strait of Hormuz blockade chokes global energy and fertiliser supplies

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Gulf LNG crisis deepens as Strait of Hormuz blockade chokes global energy and fertiliser supplies

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