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Myanmar and Thailand face fuel crisis as tensions in the Middle East drag on
22+ hour, 23+ min ago (122+ words) Tensions in the Middle East is dragging Myanmar deeper into its energy crisis. The fuel shortage is adding pressure on a country struggling with civil war and the aftermath of a deadly earthquake last year. Neighbouring Thailand is also feeling…...
Middle East tensions push up costs, dampen sentiment in India's housing market
1+ week, 1+ day ago (580+ words) Rising material prices and cautious buyers are weighing on India's property sector, with developers warning of possible price hikes if global uncertainty persists. If the Middle East conflict persists, analysts warn it could push back construction schedules and dampen the…...
Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says
1+ week, 1+ day ago (387+ words) Hyundai Ioniq 3 electric vehicle is displayed during Milan Design Week, in Milan, Italy, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco MILAN, April 20: Hyundai will not manage to fully make up for lost sales in the Middle East due to the crisis in the…...
Businesses see Singapore as safer hub for events amid Middle East disruptions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (588+ words) Organisers are postponing or relocating events amid the uncertainty, while Singapore is drawing attention as a safe and stable alternative. Singapore's MICE sector continues to see steady demand despite global uncertainties. SINGAPORE: Conference halls in Singapore remain busy, but organisers…...
China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace
2+ week, 1+ day ago (675+ words) The Chinese president vowed that China will play a "constructive role" in promoting peace talks in the Middle East, according to the Xinhua news agency. While Beijing has repeatedly criticised the US-Israeli campaign as illegal, Xi has made few public…...
Air Asia X to raise fares, cut capacity over Middle East war
3+ week, 2+ day ago (261+ words) The company has raised fuel surcharges by about 20 per cent, while fare prices have increased between 31 per cent and 40 per cent, it said." Jet fuel prices have risen to up to US$300 per barrel in some markets, and the airline…...
Rules of war "increasingly abandoned" in Middle East conflict: Doctors Without Borders president
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (754+ words) In an interview with CNA, Javid Abdelmoneim warned that attacks targeting healthcare facilities and workers are worsening the crisis. Nearly a month into a widening Middle East conflict, the humanitarian toll is deepening, with healthcare systems facing growing strain and…...
India rice exports hit by Middle East conflict as shipments stall and prices fall
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (568+ words) What was expected to be a bumper year for Indian rice exporters " on the back of a strong harvest " has instead been upended by the ongoing war in Iran." NEW DELHI: India's booming rice export trade has been thrown into…...
Adobe, Qualcomm partner with Humain on generative AI for Middle East
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) SAN FRANCISCO: Adobe and Qualcomm said on Wednesday they are partnering with Humain, the artificial intelligence firm backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, to help the AI company develop tools for generating content in Arabic and for the broader…...
Ministerial statement: Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim on Singaporeans" response to the situation in the Middle East
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (136+ words) Recognition of a Palestinian State is what Singapore hopes for and something that the government is working towards, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim. In a ministerial statement in parliament on Monday (Sep 22), he said this is…...