EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure
The European Commission says waiving penalties will ensure the security of energy supply.
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US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?
Both sides face pressure points that could make a protracted war painful.
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How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.
US and Iran trade attacks as Trump threatens to hit civilian infrastructure
Oil prices rise as the US renews a blockade on Iranian ports and carries out a wave of air strikes.
From: NewsFeed
US President Trump meets with ‘fan of America’ Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi
US President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House.
Published On 14 Jul 2026
US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble
Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.
From: Money Works
How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy
How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy
Published On 14 Jul 2026
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‘Piracy’: Will Trump’s 20 percent Hormuz toll find takers?
Trump says the US will start charging a cargo fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisis
If the fighting in Yemen expands, and the Houthis try to block Bab al-Mandeb, the world economy faces a new shock.
Can Gulf countries defend themselves against renewed Iranian attacks?
Expensive interceptor missiles are facing mounting pressure from Iran’s cheaply produced drones.
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US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
