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Why developing nations could be the first to suffer as the Middle East conflict raises food prices

Geopolitical tensions rarely stay confined to the battlefield. They ripple through global markets – particularly energy and food. The war between the US, Israel and Iran is a reminder of how quickly conflict can affect food security far beyond the region.

The Conversation

Fix your mortgage now or face higher payments, experts warn

Sub-4% mortgages have met a rapid demise as the Middle East crisis causes global economic uncertainty

The Independent UK

Stock Index Futures Muted as Oil Prices Resume Advance After Iran Strikes, FOMC Meeting in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.02%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.04% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street after a tech-led rebound in the prior session as attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East sparked a fresh…

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British Airways returns to Melbourne and Colombo as long-haul links expand

Preference for nonstop flights to Asian destinations likely to grow as a result of Middle East conflict

The Independent UK

Iran war impact: Sri Lanka shifts to 4-day week to conserve fuel

Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a public holiday to conserve fuel amid escalating Middle East tensions impacting global oil supplies. This move, alongside similar measures in other Asian nations like Thailand and Myanmar, aims to mitigate potential shortages. Motorists in Sri Lanka now face fuel rationing, a stark reminder of…

The Times of India

RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted official interest rates for the second time this year as it struggles to bring inflation under control, saying inflation is “likely to remain above target for some time”.

The Conversation

Coal miner reaps price rise from Middle East conflict

Coalminer New Hope is experiencing a price lift for the black mineral from the war in the Middle East, after posting a sharp fall in interim profit.

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Starmer to chair Cabinet after Trump attack on UK’s response to Iran war

The Middle East crisis is likely to top the agenda as the Prime Minister holds a weekly meeting with senior ministers.

Evening Standard

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

The closure of one of the world's most important oil corridors continues to wreak economic havoc but Australia's navy is unlikely to join efforts to reopen it.

AAP

'Permanent High Point': Did Fuel Stations Overcharge Australians Amid Middle East Conflict?

The NRMA has accused some fuel stations of jacking up prices during the Middle East conflict and warned that record-high fuel costs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane may now represent a 'permanent high point'.

International Business Times UK

'War is not a video game': France gauges response to the Middle East conflict

With French warships deployed from the Mediterranean to the Strait of Hormuz, former French general Dominique Trinquand speaks to RFI about what's at stake for France, Europe and the risk of conflict escalation in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine Offers Drone Support to US in Middle East Under One Condition: Access to Advanced Tech and Funding

Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent three teams to the Middle East to help counter Iranian drones and wants funding and advanced technology in return.

International Business Times UK

Zelensky to visit UK on Tuesday as Starmer warns of oil ‘windfall’ for Russia

The Ukrainian president’s visit comes as the Middle East conflict has driven up the price of oil, benefiting Russia.

Evening Standard

Starmer set for Zelensky talks amid Russian oil ‘windfall’ fears

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UK will not be drawn into ‘wider war’ in Middle East, says PM Keir Starmer; seeks allied plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized restoring shipping flows and global market stability, ruling out a NATO mission. Starmer stressed the need for a collective, viable plan,…

International Business Times UK

Is Donald Trump Lying? Iran's Foreign Minister Says 'We Never Asked for a Ceasefire' After Trump Says They Want a Deal

Iran denies requesting a ceasefire, contradicting Donald Trump's claims, as the Middle East conflict continues and global tensions rise.

International Business Times

FTSE 100 Holds Steady Near 10,260 as Markets Await BoE Decision Amid Oil Surge and Geopolitical Strain

Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index remained little changed in early trading Monday, March 16, 2026, as investors positioned cautiously ahead of this week's Bank of England policy meeting while digesting the fallout from elevated oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Bond Yields Fall, Fed Meeting and Middle East Conflict in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.59%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.66% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields retreated, while investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and awaited the Federal Reserve’s meeting.

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War in Iran Threatens Higher Fuel Prices, Renewed Inflation

With much of the Middle East's critical oil and gas exports cut off from global markets, rising energy costs could give inflation new momentum.

The Times of India

Russia-Ukraine clashes: Explosions rock Kyiv in rare daytime attack as drone war intensifies

Kyiv faced a rare daytime Russian assault Monday as air defenses intercepted projectiles, with debris falling in the city center. This escalation follows Moscow's claim of repelling a major Ukrainian drone attack over the weekend. Meanwhile, US peace efforts are reportedly stalled amid the widening Middle East conflict, highlighting the…

The Independent UK

Iran war briefing: Dubai airport in chaos after third drone strike suspends flights

Authorities responded to a fire near Dubai International Airport on Monday following a drone attack. British PM to pledge energy bill aid for households amid Middle East crisis. US President Donald Trump set to launch Hormuz coalition amid global oil crisis as he warns of ‘very bad future’ unless NATO…

The Guardian - UK

War in Iran, chaos in the Gulf, repression in the west: and the thread that binds them all is Palestine

In the Middle East, the occupation is the original sin. And those who banked on this US-backed ‘stability’ now find it giving way beneath them, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Independent UK

Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talks

France is ramping up its military push in the Middle East as President Emmanuel Macron calls the effort strictly defensive

The Guardian - AU

UAE reopens airspace after Iran attack – as it happened

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The Times of India

'We'll remember': Trump asks 7 countries to send warships to police Strait of Hormuz

President Trump is demanding approximately seven countries send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing their reliance on Middle Eastern oil. He stated the US has significantly degraded Iran's military capabilities, including air defense and manufacturing. Iran's Foreign Minister indicated passage is a military matter and sees no reason…

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