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Dollar holds gains, yen slips as Middle East energy shock deepens
The US dollar maintains strong gains and the yen slips as an ongoing Middle East energy shock deepens currency markets.
Middle East
428 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
Fresh attacks in Yemen prompt an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting as escalation concerns grow.
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The Morning Risk Report: Iranian Airline Favored by the Regime Is Defying Sanctions
The US government is expanding its sanctions strategy against Iranian networks and financial institutions to disrupt support for regional proxies.
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Wall Street dips as Treasury yields rise and investors fret about inflation
Global markets react as oil prices surge past crucial thresholds and Wall Street dips amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
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Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
Energy prices and borrowing costs are surging amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, triggering warnings for UK households ahead of winter.
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Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 4, including children, and other Mideast developments
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of a family of four, including two children, amid ongoing Middle East instability.
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Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE
Algeria officially severs diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates according to multiple global news outlets.
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Multiple US military aircraft suffered damage in overnight strikes on Jordan air base, CBS says
Multiple United States military aircraft sustained damage following overnight strikes targeting Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
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US Plans To Shrink Middle East Military Footprint After Iran War: Report
The Pentagon is reportedly considering a reduction of its military presence in West Asia following the conclusion of the war with Iran.
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Oil surges above $100 a barrel as US and Iran launch new attacks, while gasoline prices also jump
Oil surges past $100 a barrel as new US and Iran attacks spark global market turmoil and supply fears.
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Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
Israeli political parties are submitting candidate slates as a messy campaign for the October Knesset elections heats up.
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Brent oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict intensifies, stoking supply fears
Brent crude oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel amid escalating military conflict between the United States and Iran.
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Eisenkot-led coalition has pathway to 61 seats without Arab parties for first time
Gavi Eisenkot emerges as a primary challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, showing a new path to a 61-seat majority.
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Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates
Brent crude crosses the $100 threshold as escalating Middle East conflict roils international markets.
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CNBC Daily Open: Sanctions, strikes and the road to $100 oil
Oil prices have reached $100 a barrel amid intensifying turmoil in the Middle East, signaling significant volatility for global energy markets.
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Iran Update, September 8, 2026
Global outlets track escalating tensions across West Asia, including intense fighting in the Red Sea and discussions over military conflicts.
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U.S. Stocks Fall After Saudi Oil Facilities Hit
U.S. stock indices decline as oil prices surge toward $100 a barrel following strikes on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
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Yemen’s war is back: A new battle for Sanaa and the Red Sea
Yemeni government forces have intensified operations against Houthi rebels, marked by a high-profile capture and strikes in Marib Governate.
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Stocks Slip as Oil Pares Gains
Global markets slip as rising oil prices, surging bond yields, and ongoing Middle East conflicts pressure major indices.
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Gulf nations race to bypass Hormuz and build defenses as Iran war drags on
Gulf nations are aggressively redesigning trade infrastructure and defensive systems to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid a prolonged war with Iran.
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Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in the Middle East as US looks for another post-9/11 strategy
US military and intelligence officials are debating a reduced Middle East footprint following Iranian strikes on strategic bases and intelligence hubs.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Dip, Oil Climbs
Global markets are reacting to rising oil prices nearing $100 a barrel amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and growing inflation pressures.
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Dow Futures Fall, Oil Jumps With Apple, Inflation Ahead; Nvidia, Micron, Sandisk Flash Buy Signals
Market volatility rises as Dow futures decline and oil prices approach $100 amid persistent Middle East attacks.
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Oil Prices Climb Toward $100 as Middle East Peace Hopes Fade
Global oil prices are trending toward the $100 mark as geopolitical tensions rise and peace prospects in the Middle East decline.
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Houthi Strikes on Southern Saudi Arabia Injure Dozens, Saudi Officials Say
Houthi strikes on Saudi energy facilities have wounded 73 people and forced operational shutdowns across four cities.
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Trump Is Charting a New Course on Iran
Donald Trump's evolving and controversial military strategy regarding Iran has sparked a global debate over the cost and legality of the ongoing conflict.
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Iran threatens US with new 'economic warfare' and missiles as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Iran has signaled an escalation in tensions by threatening the US with new missile capabilities and economic warfare amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict heighten supply worries
Oil prices are climbing as escalating risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East spark global concerns over energy supply stability.
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Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats
Iran has signaled a shift toward preemptive military action following the deployment of improved ballistic missile technology against US Navy warships.
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Oil prices rise to six-week highs on worsening Middle East conflict
Oil prices are surging toward the $100 threshold as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensify.
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Israel Launches Deadly Strikes in Lebanon as Military Campaign Intensifies
Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon have killed 12 people, including 2 children, amid an intensifying military campaign.
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Oil prices hold near 6-week highs on US-Iran attacks
Oil prices remain near six-week highs as escalating US-Iran hostilities and threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz heighten market volatility.
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Dollar barely gets lift from boost in Fed hike expectations
The US Dollar has reached a two-week high as investors weigh rising Federal Reserve hike expectations against geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors assess renewed Middle East hostilities
Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors assess renewed Middle East hostilities and fresh crude oil price movements.
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US denies that Iran struck an uncrewed US military ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalate as Tehran plans an 'exclusion zone' near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Israeli strike kills a man and his daughter in Gaza, medics say
Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in Palestinian casualties, including a father and daughter, amid ongoing military activity and rising death tolls.
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Oil Edges Higher on Renewed Middle East Tensions: Markets Wrap
Oil prices are edging higher as global markets react to renewed hostilities in the Middle East and a catalyst-heavy week for Asia-Pacific trading.
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How significant are the Yemeni government’s military gains against Houthis?
Yemeni government forces have launched a counteroffensive to retake Sanaa amid escalating clashes and accusations of Saudi Arabian air strikes.
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Israeli air attacks on Lebanon kill at least four
Escalating Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in multiple fatalities, threatening a fragile truce amidst ongoing clashes with Hezbollah.
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Israeli strikes kill seven in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in multiple fatalities, sparking urgent calls for withdrawal from the UN chief amid escalating tensions.
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IDF strikes Hezbollah command center after drone attack targets troops
Israeli strikes target a Hezbollah command center in south Lebanon following a drone attack that targeted troops.
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Iran claims strike on US ship in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates
Tensions surge in the Middle East as Iran claims attacks on U.S. naval assets and launches a missile barrage against a U.S. base in Jordan.
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Iran plotting new Oct. 7-style attack against Israel with its terrorist proxies: report
Israel is assessing reports that Iran is planning a multi-front, 'October 7-style' attack against it using a network of terrorist proxies.
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Africa’s strongest military and China push back as Israel threatens to eject Palestinians from Gaza with U.S. approval
Eight Muslim-majority nations have condemned proposals from Israeli officials regarding the emigration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
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The new libel to destroy Israel
Reports highlight a deepening internal divide in Israel over settler violence and the rise of what some describe as a 'genocide libel'.
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Jordan keeps quiet under Iranian missile fire and this may be why
Jordan's strategic silence following Iranian missile strikes raises questions about its relationship with the United States and regional stability.
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US said drafting postwar plan to create alliance against Iran, expand Abraham Accords
Coverage indicates plans for a broader Middle East strategy following an Iran war.
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Yemen government launches own air attacks on Houthis: What that means
Yemeni forces claim a strategic district as clashes with Houthi forces intensify across the region.
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In southern Lebanon, Israeli demolitions continue ‘day and night’
Continuous Israeli demolitions and strikes unfold in southern Lebanon amid escalating military exchanges with Hezbollah.
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Oil climbs on reports of Iran ballistic missile launches
Oil markets climb following reports of Iran ballistic missile launches and escalating Middle East tensions.
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Released Lebanese detainee: ‘I wasn’t tortured in Israel, but the psychological pressure was hard’
Four civilians detained by Israel in a security zone are handed over to Lebanon by the Red Cross.
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The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it
Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States denies Iranian claims regarding a strike on an unmanned vessel.
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Over 120 killed in deadly Yemen clashes as Houthis push toward key strait
Deadly clashes in Yemen have left over 120 killed as Houthi forces advance toward the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait.
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‘Extremely rare event:’ Miles-long microalgae bloom knocks out most of Israel’s desalination plants
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Israel Says It Cleared Tunnels to Strategic Hezbollah Fortress in Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah battle over the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon months after a ceasefire.
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The world’s second-largest economy just decided, with one of its top African partners, to do away with the use of the US dollar
China and an African partner move away from the US dollar as diplomatic activity centers on Cairo and the Middle East.
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Iranian strikes on Jordan test the bonds between the US and one of its staunchest Mideast allies
Iranian strikes on Jordan are testing the enduring ties between the United States and its regional ally.
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Israel Halted Supply of Water to Gaza Amid Ongoing Desalination Crisis
Recent coverage details ongoing strikes in Gaza, regional diplomatic talks, and political developments surrounding peace plans.
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Benjamin Netanyahu: Potential Iranian attack would result in significant Israeli response
8 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Israel releases Lebanese prisoners as gesture of good will with Lebanon
Israel begins releasing Lebanese prisoners as a rare sign of diplomatic progress following recovery efforts for slain Jews.