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Middle East

April 8, 2026

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticising Trump threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the ‌two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat against the population of Iran “unacceptable”.

Pope Leo XIV
April 6, 2026

Saudi waives fines for holders of expired visas until April 18

More than 40,000 flights were cancelled in the region between February 28 and March, according to data by the aviation analytics company, Cirium.

Foreigners in Saudi Arabia
April 2, 2026

IEA, IMF, World Bank form joint group over Middle East crisis

The heads of the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group have agreed to form a joint coordination group.

World bank and IMF leaders
March 31, 2026

Iranian War: Thousands of U.S. Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East

Over the weekend, about 2,500 Marines arrived in the Middle East.

U.S. paratroopers
March 30, 2026

Global energy price surge costs citizens over $100 billion amid Middle East conflict: Report

The report said the public has been forced to incur between $104.2 and $111.6 billion in additional energy costs within one month of the Middle East conflict.

Oil Barrels
March 25, 2026

Iran War: 2,000 U.S. paratroopers to be sent to Middle East

The United States Department of War has ordered the deployment of about 2,000 American paratroopers to the Middle East.

U.S. paratroopers
March 24, 2026

Sri Lanka issues fuel, energy conservation guidelines amid Mideast tensions

Sri Lanka has issued guidelines to government institutions on the prudent use of energy amid potential disruptions to fuel imports due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Cars on Sri Lankan highway
March 24, 2026

Iran fires missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump’s negotiation claim as ‘fake news’

The missiles triggered air raid sirens in parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv, where blasts from interceptions were heard.

Donald Trump official potrait
March 20, 2026

EU countries want to be prepared for migration crisis

In view of the escalating situation in the Middle East, EU leaders said they do not want to be caught off guard by a potential migration crisis.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
March 19, 2026

Energy expert advises FG to prioritise fuel supply stability over price control

Mr Iledare said, “A deregulated market is not a lawless market.”

Refinery