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Middle East

March 9, 2026

Vietnam’s railway operator raises charges amid fuel price surge

According to the Vietnam News Agency, passenger fares were raised by 10 per cent, while freight rates increased by 15 per cent.

Railway station in Vietnam
March 6, 2026
Ghanaian soldiers
March 5, 2026

Dangote Refinery assures Nigerians of stable petroleum supply amid Middle East crisis

The conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and a cut in refinery production across the world.

Dangote Refinery
March 4, 2026

7,000 Russians evacuated from Middle East, 292 from Iran

Ms Zakharova said that estimated figure of roughly 50,000 Russian travellers were stranded in the Middle East.

A flying aeroplane
March 4, 2026

African supply chains under strain from Middle East conflict: Ramaphosa

Mr Ramaphosa made the comments on Wednesday at an African energy conference in Cape Town, which is taking place amid extreme volatility in global energy markets.

Ramaphosa at energy conference
March 3, 2026

Iraqi militia claims 28 attacks on ‘enemy bases’

In neighbouring Iraq, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella body of pro-Iranian militias, said it launched coordinated attacks on what it described as enemy bases.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq
March 3, 2026

Risk managers reveal potential impact of Iran’s war on Nigeria

The Risk Managers Society of Nigeria has outlined the possible impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on Nigeria and its economy.

Ravaged Iran
March 3, 2026

U.S. first lady presides over Security Council, pays tribute to families

Usually, the UN ambassador or senior official of the country holding the presidency takes the gavel.

Melania Trump addressing Security Council
March 3, 2026

Iran attacking NATO countries can’t be ruled out after Cyprus strike: Germany

Germany’s foreign minister said that an attack on a NATO member state could not be ruled out following a drone strike on a British air base in Cyprus.

NATO troops
March 3, 2026

Iran War: U.S. tells citizens to immediately leave Israel, UAE, Saudi, other Middle Eastern countries

The U.S. government has urged Americans to immediately leave several Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and the UAE, due to serious safety risks.

Carnage in Iran