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Qatar loses 17% LNG output after Iranian attacks, Europe and Asia at risk

The company may declare force majeure on long-term contracts, while the broader impact extends to LPG, helium, and other byproducts, raising global supply concerns.

19 Mar 2026 9:06 pm
Attacked South Pars natural gas field is an energy lifeline for Iran

Hours after Wednesday's attack, US President Donald Trump said that Israel would not attack South Pars again, but warned on social media that if Iran continued striking Qatar's energy infrastructure, the United States would retaliate and massively blow up the entirety of the field

19 Mar 2026 5:49 pm
Israel reopens Rafah crossing amid new truce push

Eight injured Palestinians and their families allowed into Egypt for treatment

19 Mar 2026 4:01 pm
Free trade between India and Russia is being worked upon: State Secy of the Union of Russia and Belarus Sergey Glazyev

Russian official pushes for free trade agreement and new currency mechanisms at NSE forum

19 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted before. A look at past moments that threatened oil flows

This is hardly the first time the Strait of Hormuz has been weaponised. Ship seizures and past fighting in the region have raised alarm for commercial ships, at times severely disrupting their ability to sail through

19 Mar 2026 12:49 pm
Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory

In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAEs decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility.

19 Mar 2026 12:02 pm
NATO allies benefit far more from reopening of Strait of Hormuz than US, says WH Press Secy

The Straits opening benefits America by stabilsing the global oil industry and lowering prices; It also greatly helps Europe and NATO allies, whom the president wants to see them do more, White House Press Secretary said

19 Mar 2026 10:57 am
Australia says fuel supply levels stable, PM urges residents to avoid panic buying

The Reserve Bank of Australia warned on Thursday the war was a material risk to the Australian economy, though it said domestic banks remained well-positioned to support growth in the event of a significant downturn

19 Mar 2026 10:47 am
Trump says Israel attacked Iran gas field without US and Qatari involvement, warns against attacks on Qatar

The US knew nothing about this particular attack, and the country of Qatar was in no way, shape, or form, involved with it, nor did it have any idea that it was going to happen, Trump

19 Mar 2026 9:10 am
Worlds largest LNG plant in Qatarsuffers extensive damage from Iran strike

Ras Laffan Industrial City hit by Iranian missile after four others intercepted

19 Mar 2026 9:02 am
US national debt surpasses USD 39 trillion amid Iran war costs

Experts warn rising debt will increase borrowing costs, lower wages, and make goods more expensive.

19 Mar 2026 5:09 am
What to know about Lebanons rising conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

Southern Lebanon faces potential ground invasions, while over 1 million civilians have been displaced

19 Mar 2026 5:03 am
US eases Venezuela sanctions to boost oil supply amid Iran war

Along with a 60-day Jones Act waiver, the moves aim to ease soaring domestic and global fuel prices during the Iran conflict

19 Mar 2026 4:52 am
About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite war

Many of the vessels that passed through the strait were so-called dark transits evading Western government sanctions and oversight that likely have ties to Iran, maritime data firm Lloyds List Intelligence said

18 Mar 2026 11:08 am
Fed likely to hold rates steady as Iran war shocks policy debate

There are no sure bets, and without a clear stopping point to the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign, economists say the domestic and global impacts hinge on how long the war continues

18 Mar 2026 11:01 am
What to know about the deepening economic and political turmoil in Cuba

Cuba suffered its third blackout since December this week; the country is struggling under the weight of an US energy blackout that has halted oil shipments to the island over the past 3 months

18 Mar 2026 10:13 am
Top US counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby, Kent said in a statement posted on social media

18 Mar 2026 9:55 am
China ignores Trump's Hormuz request as Iran war deepens, his Beijing trip slips

China, the US biggest geopolitical rival, could stand to benefit from a war that some say was ill-considered, say analysts

18 Mar 2026 9:08 am
IMO chief says escorts no guarantee of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz: Report

Despite calls for increased military presence to ensure maritime security, the IMO warns that naval escorts cannot fully mitigate risks in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz

17 Mar 2026 11:54 am
Iran war pushes importers into energy triage as they conserve power, curb soaring prices

Asia is highly exposed due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel, much of which passes through the now-blocked Strait of Hormuz, a key route for a fifth of global crude oil and LNG trade

17 Mar 2026 11:03 am
Trump demands help With Hormuz, threatens more Kharg strikes

The president expressed his frustration with other nations that have so far been publicly noncommittal on his calls to help ensure vessels can transit the strait

17 Mar 2026 9:19 am
Trump appeals for help with Hormuz, threatens more Kharg strikes

Trump expresses frustration with US allies and other economies that have so far been publicly non-committal on his calls to help ensure vessels can transit the strait

17 Mar 2026 9:02 am
Oil loading operations suspended at UAE's Fujairah port, sources say

Operations at Fujairah had resumed on Sunday following a separate drone strike over the weekend.

16 Mar 2026 2:19 pm
EU pushes to shift naval mission to protect Strait of Hormuz

Proposal comes as energy prices surge after blockade of vital oil corridor

16 Mar 2026 2:07 pm
Iran denies it wants truce as Dubai airport and oil port damaged

Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, disrupting global energy flows

16 Mar 2026 2:03 pm
Oil disruption from US attack on Iran's export hub likely temporary, precautionary: JPMorgan

Early information suggested that the attack targeted military positions while avoiding the island's oil infrastructure, allowing exports to continue for now

16 Mar 2026 11:15 am
11 Indians charged in US for staging armed robberies to secure U visas

According to prosecutors, the defendants participated in staged armed robberies of convenience stores for the purpose of allowing store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications.

16 Mar 2026 11:06 am
Why Donald Trump is losing the war at home

No polls indicate majority support for the Iran war, and several show clear opposition; Wars typically lose public support over time

16 Mar 2026 10:14 am
Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation

Trump accuses Western media outlets without evidence of close coordination with Iran to spread AI-generated fake news

16 Mar 2026 9:56 am
Trump suggests Iran ready to end war as Tehran sees no talks

On the other hand, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran will continue to defend itself until Trump acknowledges that he is waging an illegal war with no chance of victory

16 Mar 2026 9:51 am