Mideast Oil Crisis Chokes Asia's Plastic Supply
Asian plastic supply is disrupted by Middle East oil crisis, causing price hikes and production cuts, with macroeconomic implications for the region.
07 May 2026
Iran Threatens Gulf Infrastructure Amid US Ultimatum
Iran warns Gulf infrastructure after a US 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum, raising risks for desalination, energy supply, and global fuel prices.
23 Mar 2026
IEA Strategic Reserve Release Fails to Stabilize Oil Prices
IEA's record 400 million barrel oil release failed to stabilize prices, which rose 10% to $100/barrel.
13 Mar 2026
India Boosts Russian Oil Imports Amid Middle East Supply Crisis
India's Russian crude oil imports surged to 1.5 million bpd in early March due to a Middle East supply crisis, facilitated by a U.S. waiver.
13 Mar 2026
Middle East Conflict Fuels Global Food and Energy Crisis
The Middle East conflict, driven by US-Israeli strikes on Iran, is escalating global energy and food insecurity, with oil prices soaring and a fertilizer crisis looming.
11 Mar 2026
Italian PM Meloni Condemns Attack on Iranian Girls' School, Clarifies Italy's Stance on Middle East
Italian PM Meloni condemned an attack on an Iranian girls' school, clarified Italy's non-involvement in Middle East interventions, and expressed nuclear proliferation concerns.
11 Mar 2026
Middle East Tensions Escalate: Day 12 of Iran-Israel Conflict
The Iran-Israel conflict reached its twelfth day with escalating attacks from both sides, including Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Iran, and Iranian missile retaliation.
11 Mar 2026
