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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.

AAP

'Trying to drive a wedge': JD Vance pushes back on questions about differences with Trump on Iran

US Vice President JD Vance on Monday (US local time) pushed back against what he described as attempts to “drive a wedge” between him and President Donald Trump over the war in the Middle East.

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Fuel pump panic continues in many areas

Queues again formed at petrol stations on Monday as drivers rushed to fill up their tanks and many pumps posting out-of-stock signs, amid the supply disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Fuel ration push parked as crisis talks target pricing

Ministers say they're focused on getting more petrol into the market in response to the Iran war, rather than limiting how much motorists can buy.

AAP

Scientists Identified 7 US States Most Likely to Survive Nuclear Fallout—Is Yours One of Them?

With conflict in the Middle East taking over headlines, nuclear war is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Most people hope nothing like that...

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Dubai, Doha travel alert: Oman Air cancels flights to 9 cities until March 31 amid airspace disruptions due to Iran vs US-Israel war

Oman Air has extended flight suspensions to nine international destinations until March 31 due to ongoing Middle East airspace restrictions. The airline cited evolving security situations and flight safety as reasons for the cancellations, impacting major hubs like Dubai and Doha. Passengers are advised to check bookings as disruptions continue…

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NASDAQ Stages Strong Rebound as Tech Stocks Lead Gains Amid Easing Oil Prices and Geopolitical Optimism

The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite surged more than 1% on March 16, 2026, snapping a string of recent losses as investors welcomed signs of cooling tensions in the Middle East and a pullback in crude oil prices.

International Business Times

Airfare Could Rise Soon as Iran War Pushes Jet Fuel Prices to New Highs

If you have been eyeing that summer vacation or a trip home for the holidays, you might want to buy those tickets now. The geopolitical tension in the Middle East has finally reached a breaking point, and the shockwaves are hitting the aviation industry hard. You are likely seeing the…

Budget and the Bees

Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?

Once a small fishing and pearling village, Dubai has grown to become a major financial, commercial and tourism hub in the Middle East.

The Conversation

One day Keir Starmer might say what he really thinks of Trump. But not today

The PM’s natural instinct to stay out of the Iran war has been a good one, but he is left speaking in code about US relations

The Guardian - UK

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

Oil prices send Wall Street toward best day since Iran war began

The U.S. stock market has a track record of bouncing back relatively quickly from military conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere

The Independent UK

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'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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Times of India

‘Won’t wait while people struggle’: Keir Starmer announces £53m heating‑oil support for households amid Iran war

The UK government has unveiled a £53 million emergency support package to help vulnerable households struggling with soaring heating oil costs, as global energy markets remain volatile amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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F1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi GP Over Gulf Safety Concerns, April Races Dropped

Formula One has canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to rising tensions in the Middle East, prioritising safety over scheduling.

International Business Times

UK, Other Allies Weigh Hormuz Warships Role as Trump Warns NATO of 'Very Bad Future' Over Iran

As the US urges allies to send naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, many governments are cautious, fearing escalation in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

US-Iran war will cause food prices to spike, NFU chief warns

Farming insiders warn UK producers may end season early and not grow anything due to rising costs

The Guardian - UK

Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts

Food production in many African countries depends heavily on fertiliser imported from the Gulf through the strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Thousands on UK flights hit by latest Dubai airport shutdown after drone strike

Dubai International Airport suspended flights on Monday after a drone strike hit a nearby fuel tank, significantly disrupting thousands of British travellers. Numerous Emirates flights were either diverted or cancelled, including five flights from UK airports that were forced to return to their points of origin. A flight from London…

The Times of India

UAE: CBSE cancels Class XII exams from March 16-April 10 in seven GCC countries amid regional tensions

The Indian education board, CBSE released a circular on March 15, Sunday announcing it would be cancelling all board exams for Class XII students living in the Middle East amid the escalating regional 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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