UK forecast to face weaker growth and higher inflation from Iran war

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

US inflation will surge to 4.2% on energy shock, warns OECD

Middle East war to push American price growth to ‘highest in G7’

Israel strikes Iran as Tehran denies Trump's alleged US-Iran talks

While Donald Trump claimed the US was in talks with Iran, Iran has denied the existence of direct negotiations. Meanwhile, Pakistan has passed the two parties' conditions to each other, and Israel has launched strikes in Iran and Lebanon.

Gulf countries want Trump to end Iran war — but not yet, officials say

The Saudis and Emiratis fear a deal that leaves the region less stable, and they have indicated support for an escalated campaign to force concessions from Tehran.

By Susannah George, Rachel Chason

Israel and Iran ramp up attacks as Trump insists Tehran wants a deal

The war in the Middle East ramped up on Thursday as Israel launched a wave of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, and Iran fired rounds of missiles at central Israel.

By NPR Staff

Deaths and debts: Missiles in Gulf shake millions of South Asian families

Most people killed in Iran's Gulf attacks have been from South Asia. And entire economies back home are on edge.

Gulf states say they're ready for 'self defense' as stance shifts on Iran war

Gulf states have issued a joint statement on Thursday condemning Iran's "blatant" and "criminal" attacks against them.

Iran war shows why China must change course on missile interception tech: analysis

Beijing should develop an air-based interceptor system as missile threats escalate from the United States and its regional allies, as well as Taiwan and India, a Chinese military magazine urges while citing the Iran war. The ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the “nearly insurmountable challenges” posed by Iran’s ballistic missiles to Israel, is exposing the limitations of existing midcourse and terminal-phase missile defence systems, according to an analysis in the March issue of...

By Liu Zhen

UK faces surging inflation and weaker economic growth as Iran war risks energy shortages, OECD warns

Government urged to encourage homes and businesses to be more efficient with their energy use

By Kate Devlin

OECD downgrades S. Korea's 2026 growth outlook to 1.7 pct amid Middle East tensions

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday revised down its growth forecast for South Korea to 1.7 percent this year amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, according to Seoul's finance ministry. The latest forecast represents 0.4 percentage-point decrease from its previous forecast of 2.1 percent growth issued in December, the ministry said. Citing the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, the OECD said 2026 will be "testing the resilience of the glob

By The Korea Herald

Iran Navel Chief Killed, Says Israel. End In Sight For Hormuz Crisis?

Israel claimed Thursday it had killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran's naval forces and the man behind the Strait of Hormuz blockade that has led to a global oil and gas supply crisis.

Two killed in Abu Dhabi after missile interception

Follow live developments across the Middle East conflict, as US President Donald Trump continues to insist Iran wants to negotiate, while the country's foreign minister said Iran does not want to do so.

Two people killed in Abu Dhabi in latest Iranian attack

The series of attacks came following Iran's refusal to accept US President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal.

UAE: 2 dead, 3 injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris - Gulf News

UAE: 2 dead, 3 injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris  Gulf News

Missile debris kills 2 in Abu Dhabi amid new Iran salvo against Gulf

Fallen debris from an intercepted Iranian missile killed at least two people in Abu Dhabi Thursday, authorities said, as Tehran carried out a new wave of attacks on four Gulf count...

Russia says report it is sending drones to Iran ‘lies’

The Kremlin said Thursday that a report in the Financial Times that it was close to completing a shipment of drones to Iran was "lies". The post Russia says report it is sending drones to Iran ‘lies’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

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