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Freight rates triple as Middle East crisis cuts air cargo capacity

11+ hour, 11+ min ago  (613+ words) Saturday March 14, 2026 The ongoing Middle East crisis has sharply reduced air cargo export capacity, pushing freight rates to double and in some cases nearly triple over the past two weeks. In addition to higher costs, flight disruptions have also prolonged…...

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tbsnews.net > world > us-aircraft-carrier-enters-middle-east-region-officials-say-1344766

US aircraft carrier enters Middle East region, officials say

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (356+ words) Monday January 26, 2026 A US aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two US officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump's capabilities to defend US forces, or potentially take military action against Iran. The aircraft…...

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tbsnews.net > bangladesh > which-firms-are-accused-inflating-middle-east-airfares-1271976

Which firms are accused of inflating Middle East airfares?

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (249+ words) Wednesday October 29, 2025 The Bangladesh Competition Commission has identified 34 companies, including seven general sales agents and 27 travel agencies, for allegedly inflating airfares to the Middle East through collusion and artificial shortages, violating the Competition Act. Who are the accused companies? The…...

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tbsnews.net > worldbiz > middle-east > airlines-suspend-middle-east-flights-1188586

Airlines suspend Middle East flights

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (500+ words) Tuesday July 15, 2025 Many airline services remain disrupted in the Middle East following the 12-day air war between Iran and Israel that ended with a US-brokered ceasefire which took hold at the end of June. Tehran's main Imam Khomeini Airport opened…...