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Energy markets are adapting to the Iran war as a ‘forever conflict’ while oil producers keep supplies flowing and avoid ‘mutually assured destruction’
Energy markets are adapting to the Iran war as a ‘forever conflict’ while oil producers keep supplies flowing and avoid ‘mutually assured destruction’

“Repeated supply shocks are driving a lasting reconfiguration of trade routes and energy corridors, and tail risks remain elevated.”

By Jason MaOctober 23, 2026
Beyond the UAE: Space42’s $1.7 billion bid to conquer new markets
Beyond the UAE: Space42’s $1.7 billion bid to conquer new markets
By Melissa HancockOctober 21, 2026
Databricks sets sights on Abu Dhabi as Middle East growth takes off 
Databricks sets sights on Abu Dhabi as Middle East growth takes off 
By Melissa HancockOctober 21, 2026
The way we consume energy is changing. Abu Dhabi’s integrated system has already embraced that change 
The way we consume energy is changing. Abu Dhabi’s integrated system has already embraced that change 
By H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al JarwanOctober 21, 2026
Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026
No forms, no fuss: Abu Dhabi wants AI to eliminate government paperwork 
No forms, no fuss: Abu Dhabi wants AI to eliminate government paperwork 
By Inzamam RashidOctober 14, 2026
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Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion
Energy
Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion
By Jason MaJune 20, 2026
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz for ‘services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East’
Energy
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz for ‘services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East’
By Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Munir Ahmed and The Associated PressJune 20, 2026
Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ and asserts control over Hormuz
Energy
Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ and asserts control over Hormuz
By Alex Longley, Alaric Nightingale, Ellen Milligan and BloombergJune 20, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, and downplays delayed talks with U.S. that will begin in Switzerland
Middle East
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, and downplays delayed talks with U.S. that will begin in Switzerland
By The Associated PressJune 20, 2026
The U.S. and Iran have signed a peace deal. How long will it take for oil flows in Asia to return to normal? 
Energy
The U.S. and Iran have signed a peace deal. How long will it take for oil flows in Asia to return to normal? 
By Angelica AngJune 19, 2026
‘Iran just basically put its wish list into this’: The Trump-Iran agreement gives Iran a free pass on nuclear treaty violations pending final deal
Middle East
‘Iran just basically put its wish list into this’: The Trump-Iran agreement gives Iran a free pass on nuclear treaty violations pending final deal
By Mia OsmonbekovJune 18, 2026
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Energy
Europe’s $29 billion Iran War bill is driving a scramble for new energy routes
By Menelaos Hadjicostis and The Associated PressJune 18, 2026
We’ve now got the full text of the U.S.-Iran peace deal—and allies are appalled at the gains it hands to Iran
Banking
We’ve now got the full text of the U.S.-Iran peace deal—and allies are appalled at the gains it hands to Iran
By Jim EdwardsJune 18, 2026
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North America
The G7 has some special lunchtime guests this year: Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis and Dario Amodei 
By Kelvin Chan and The Associated PressJune 17, 2026
The art of the bail: Iran got what it wanted. Did the U.S.? Everyone is judging Trump’s MIA MOU
Middle East
The art of the bail: Iran got what it wanted. Did the U.S.? Everyone is judging Trump’s MIA MOU
By Jim EdwardsJune 17, 2026
Vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Iran's coast.
Energy
Filling up your car won’t feel normal until next summer, S&P says
By Tristan BoveJune 16, 2026
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Middle East
Iran, Trump have a common problem in their deal to end the war: Israel
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 16, 2026
U.S.-Iran interim deal: What could a Gulf bounce back look like?
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U.S.-Iran interim deal: What could a Gulf bounce back look like?
By Melissa HancockJune 16, 2026
Gulf private credit opportunities shine amid global volatility 
Middle East
Gulf private credit opportunities shine amid global volatility 
By Melissa HancockJune 16, 2026
The jet fuel crisis never existed, sources say
Energy
The jet fuel crisis never existed, sources say
By Jim EdwardsJune 16, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is finally reopening, but energy flows may not get back to normal until next year
Energy
The Strait of Hormuz is finally reopening, but energy flows may not get back to normal until next year
By Jason MaJune 15, 2026
Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Big Tech
Hundreds of Stanford students walked out of their grad ceremony to protest Google CEO’s commencement speech. It wasn’t all about AI
By Tristan BoveJune 15, 2026
Iran emerges from war with its economy in free fall and inflation on some food items above 400%. If the regime doesn’t fix it, ‘there will be trouble’
Economy
Iran emerges from war with its economy in free fall and inflation on some food items above 400%. If the regime doesn’t fix it, ‘there will be trouble’
By Jason MaJune 15, 2026
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Middle East
The U.S. says Iran will give up its uranium. Iran says it won’t. They’re due to sign a deal on Friday
By Munir Ahmed, Will Weissert, Sam Mednick and The Associated PressJune 15, 2026
Trump gets the peace deal he wants and rages against Israel’s Netanyahu: ‘He has no f—ing judgement. I let him know that’
Economy
Trump gets the peace deal he wants and rages against Israel’s Netanyahu: ‘He has no f—ing judgement. I let him know that’
By Jim EdwardsJune 15, 2026
Markets celebrate U.S.-Iran deal as both sides confirm this time is real. Trump says oil will flow and ‘I never cared about regime change’
Energy
Markets celebrate U.S.-Iran deal as both sides confirm this time is real. Trump says oil will flow and ‘I never cared about regime change’
By Jason MaJune 14, 2026
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Energy
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressJune 14, 2026
Trump says a deal has been reached with Iran and orders end to U.S. naval blockade as Hormuz to reopen — ‘Ships of the World, start your engines’
Politics
Trump says a deal has been reached with Iran and orders end to U.S. naval blockade as Hormuz to reopen — ‘Ships of the World, start your engines’
By Julia Frankel, Abby Sewell, Munir Ahmed, Will Weissert and The Associated PressJune 14, 2026
Iran proved it can close the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. is advertising very loudly that the world’s top superpower can at least punch open a hole
Energy
Iran proved it can close the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. is advertising very loudly that the world’s top superpower can at least punch open a hole
By Jason MaJune 14, 2026
Trump warns Israel and Iran not to ‘blow it’ after new strikes threaten ceasefire deal that he says will bring  peace to Lebanon
Middle East
Trump warns Israel and Iran not to ‘blow it’ after new strikes threaten ceasefire deal that he says will bring peace to Lebanon
By Julia Frankel, Abby Sewell, Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 14, 2026
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war
Middle East
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war
By Julia Frankel, Abby Sewell, Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 14, 2026
Trump expects to sign a deal with Iran on Sunday, but Tehran may want to avoid giving him a gift on his birthday
Middle East
Trump expects to sign a deal with Iran on Sunday, but Tehran may want to avoid giving him a gift on his birthday
By Jason MaJune 13, 2026
Trump says he’ll sign deal with Iran to reopen Hormuz Sunday
Politics
Trump says he’ll sign deal with Iran to reopen Hormuz Sunday
By Arsalan Shahla, Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergJune 13, 2026
Trump to talk with allies at G7 summit in the coming week about removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz as deal to end Iran war nears
Politics
Trump to talk with allies at G7 summit in the coming week about removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz as deal to end Iran war nears
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressJune 13, 2026
A deal to the end the U.S.-Iran war could be finalized within 24 hours. Tehran wants to charge ships crossing Hormuz ‘for services rendered’
Middle East
A deal to the end the U.S.-Iran war could be finalized within 24 hours. Tehran wants to charge ships crossing Hormuz ‘for services rendered’
By The Associated PressJune 13, 2026
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