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Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest hub for international passenger traffic, recorded a 65.7 percent year-on-year drop in passenger numbers in March 2026, welcoming just 2.5 million travelers as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran triggered repeated airspace closures and drone incidents across the Gulf......
Paramount Skydance Corp has requested approval from U.S. regulators to proceed with foreign-backed financing linked to its planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, according to recent regulatory filings. The request was submitted to U.S. authorities responsible for overseeing foreign investment in broadcasting, as the deal involves international......
The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz may trigger lasting changes in global energy markets, even if the passage reopens. Executive director Fatih Birol said the era of heavy dependence on a single maritime chokepoint is nearing its end, adding that restoring stability could take......
Crude exports from Saudi Arabia rose to 7.276 million barrels per day in February, up from 6.993 million in January, reaching their highest level in several years. The increase of 283,000 barrels per day reflects a steady ramp up in output as the kingdom positioned itself amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf before major supply disruptions......
Crude imports across Asia are declining as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz approaches its eighth week, exposing the limits of alternative supply routes. Major importers including China, India, South Korea and Japan are struggling to replace Middle Eastern crude that previously moved through the corridor, which typically carries around......
The United States is considering a proposal to release up to 20 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets in exchange for Tehran handing over its stockpile of enriched uranium, as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict with Iran. The plan forms part of a broader framework aimed at de escalating tensions following weeks of military confrontation. Donald......
The world’s largest oil and gas companies, along with major producing states, are on track to generate an additional $234 billion in profits by the end of 2026 if crude prices remain around $100 per barrel. The projection, based on data from Rystad Energy, reflects how the conflict linked to Iran and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz......
The United States began enforcing a sweeping naval blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports on Monday, marking a sharp escalation as Washington and Tehran weigh a return to negotiations ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline on April 21. The US Central Command said the blockade took effect at 10 a.m. Eastern Time across the......
Saudi Arabia has announced the full restoration of oil transport capacity on its strategic East-West pipeline, reaching approximately seven million barrels per day, following recent attacks linked to regional tensions. The announcement comes after several energy facilities across the kingdom were affected during the escalation of conflict......
French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed his commitment to easing tensions in the Middle East, following discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In a message shared after their exchange, Macron said both leaders agreed to remain in close contact to help promote de-escalation efforts, ensure freedom of navigation, and......
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