What an Escalating Middle East Conflict Could Mean for the Global Economy
The N.B.A. sees the Middle East as a critical market. It says there are 15.6 million N.B.A. fans in the region, more than for any other American league, and it expects the sports industry there to grow 8.7 percent by 2026, more than twice the rate of the global sports industry.
Middle East latest: UN ponders how to calm the conflict as Israel battles militants on two fronts
The United Nations Security Council has held an emergency meeting to address the spiraling conflict in the Middle East
The US has strengthened its military posture in the Middle East amid unrest. Here’s where those assets are deployed
The US has strengthened its military posture consistently in the Middle East over the last year following the breakout of the war between Israel and Hamas, with tensions increasing further in the days after Israel launched its operation against Hezbollah.
Here's a look at the US military presence in the Middle East
The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East by several thousand troops, sending an array of fighter jets and other aircraft to bolster the protection of U.S. forces and allies.
U.S. Increases Military Readiness in Middle East as Regional Conflict Escalates
The U.S. military has heightened its air support capabilities and put additional troops on standby for deployment to the Middle East. This move follows escalating tensions, particularly after the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces.
The week that pushed the Middle East closer to all-out war
Western and regional powers - led by the US - have pushed for de-escalation. The UN Security Council called for an "immediate ...
Middle East latest: Two Hamas officials killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
An Israeli strike on a refugee camp in north Lebanon has killed Hamas official Saeed Atallah Ali and his family, the militant ...
Middle East latest: An Israeli airstrike cuts a major highway linking Lebanon with Syria
Abbas Araghchi was in Beirut for meetings with Lebanese officials. His visit came three days after Iran launched at least 180 ...
Countdown to Middle East war? How the region can step back from the brink
With Israel poised to attack Iran, having already blindsided friends and foes alike with its blitz against Lebanon's ...
Keir Starmer Says Sparks From Middle East 'Light Touchpapers' at Home
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the "sparks" from the conflict in the Middle East "light touchpapers in our own ...
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The bloodshed in the Middle East is fast expanding
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What Middle East conflict means for the global economy
Rising tensions in the Middle East add new uncertainties for the global economy even as policymakers start to congratulate ...
Events held marking one year since start of latest Middle East conflict
Thousands attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Edinburgh, while a vigil for victims of Hamas attacks will take place on Sunday ...
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The year that shattered the Middle East
But the idea that a single decisive attack on Iran could transform the Middle East is a fantasy. As our special section ...
What’s next for oil and gas prices as Middle East tensions heat up?
Oil prices climbed this week as unrest in the Middle East escalated. Iran launched missiles at Israel and the Israelis ...