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Campaign Market Minds: CMO Round Table | Why sports marketing must grow up, not only bigger - Campaign Middle East
Read top takeaways from the latest Campaign Market Minds: CMO Round Table on ‘Building the Future of Sports Marketing in the Middle East’.
Trump's New Mideast Strategy Appears to Be a Longshot
President Trump has made a new pivot in Iran peace talks: He's now pitching a sweeping reset of Middle East relations that would widen a regional pact from his first term called the Abraham Accords. Trump wants more Muslim-majority countries to formally recog…
Marco Rubio Says Iran Deal Could Take Days After U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes
Rubio told reporters on his plane in India's Jaipur that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open "one way or the other."
US Says It Carried Out 'Self-Defense' Strikes in Southern Iran Amid Fragile Cease-Fire
The United States military said it carried out "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran on May 25, targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats allegedly attempting to lay mines near key shipping routes.
Middle East: Rubio says Iran deal 'could take days'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal is still possible despite fresh US strikes on Iran. The US military said "self-defense" strikes were carried out to protect US military personnel. Follow DW. US top diplomat Marco Rubio said an Iran deal could 'ta…
European stocks set to open lower following U.S. strikes on Iran, mixed messages on peace talks
European stocks were set to open lower Tuesday, as traders watched developments in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Explainer: What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in S’pore?
Discover why the volume of Russian fuel oil in Singapore waters has hit a one-year high amid Middle East supply disruptions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran nuclear deal can't be done 'in 72 hours,' Rubio tells NYT
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told The New York Times on Sunday that an agreement with Iran had garnered regional support but a nuclear deal couldn't be achieved "in 72 hours on the back of a napkin." You can't do a nuclear thing in 72 hours on the back o…
That sinking feeling: Rupee@100 is a mental fear, not macro nightmare
The rupee is under strong pressure due to rising global crude oil prices driven by Middle East tensions, briefly hitting an all-time low of 96.96 against the US dollar before recovering slightly with central bank support.
Wagh Bakri warns of sharp hit to West Asia exports, delays tea shipments by 45 days
Wagh Bakri exports nearly 2.75 lakh kilograms of tea annually to Middle Eastern markets including the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' if US attacks
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - Iran threatened on Wednesday to spread war beyond the Middle East if the United States attacks again, after President...
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth
Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth.
Global Market: U.N. cuts global growth forecast as Middle East crisis fuels inflation risks
The UN has lowered its global growth forecast to 2.5% for 2026, warning that Middle East tensions are fueling inflation, disrupting supply chains, and weighing on economic activity worldwide. Inflation is expected to rise across both developed and emerging ma…
India prepares to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supply
India is preparing to resume sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up oil and energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers for the first time since the Iran conflict began. State-run Shipping Corporation of India is ready to restart operations in th…
Bharat Petroleum reviewing oil imports daily, spot buying more amid Iran war, chairman says
India's Bharat Petroleum is increasing spot crude purchases due to Middle East supply disruptions from the U.S.-Iran conflict, impacting its import strategy. The state-run refiner is running at 115% capacity, with Russian oil discounts narrowing significantly…
BPCL Turns to Spot Crude as Iran Conflict Disrupts Term Supplies
India’s Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. has largely shifted to making spot crude purchases as the Iran war upends annual arrangements for Middle Eastern barrels, highlighting challenges for refiners to secure supplies.
Why to avoid the 'half price' Middle East stopover flights to Asia and Maldives or risk your travel insurance being completely void
Flights that stop over in the Middle East have seen their prices slashed - but travel insurance experts warn why they are too good to be true.
Oil above $100: How soaring crude prices are hitting India — explained in 10 charts
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly impacting India's economy. Rising crude oil prices have led to a Rs 3 per litre fuel hike, eroded investor wealth by over Rs 5.85 lakh crore, and pushed the rupee to an all-time low. Foreign investors…
PM Modi’s UAE visit to focus on India’s energy security: MEA
PM Modi's UAE visit aims to enhance India's energy security and boost bilateral trade amid regional tensions.
Sensex falls 600 points, Nifty below 23,650 as rupee weakens to record low amid Middle East tensions
Indian stock markets opened lower as the rupee hit a fresh lifetime low, influenced by elevated oil prices and US President Trump's rejection of Iran's peace proposal. The Sensex and Nifty extended losses, with IT stocks among the top decliners, reflecting br…
Rupee hits record low of 95.55 as fraying US-Iran ceasefire keeps oil prices on the boil
The rupee has reached its lowest point ever against the US dollar. This decline is driven by investor concerns over escalating conflict in the Middle East. The situation has led to a surge in oil prices. This development poses economic challenges for India, w…
Monday assorted links
1. Why Dunkin’ Donuts failed in India. 2. Rents in the Middle East, and is the region less dependent on oil than before? And why is Jordan still relatively stable in economic terms? 3. Kakistocracy, the pending Richard Hanania book. 4. Brad Mehldau defends B…
Q1 fuel losses may eliminate entire fiscal-year earnings
Since the war broke out in the Middle East 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost, unlike many global energy systems that imposed rati…
Asian Currencies Slide as Crude Jumps on Middle East Standoff
Emerging Asian currencies were lower, with the Korean won and the Thai baht leading losses amid a stalemate in the Middle East talks to end the 10-week-long US-Iran conflict.
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Q4 earnings, crude oil, FII action among 8 factors to steer D-Street this week
Indian stock markets are set for a busy week. Key events like Q4 earnings announcements for many companies will influence trading. Foreign institutional investors' selling continues to be a concern. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and US market movem…
How the Iran War is Changing the Middle East
I compared Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to attempting to help a strangulation victim by putting a pillow over their face
Snap flags ad revenue hit from Middle East conflict, slower North America growth
Snap experienced a decline in advertising revenues during the first quarter, largely impacted by ongoing tensions in the Middle East and a slowdown in growth within North America. In addition, Snap has chosen to part ways with AI partner Perplexity. However, …
Hormuz and the end of the old oil order
The Middle East conflict makes clear that great‑power politics now matter as much as OPEC quotas and output Read Full Article at RT.com
India services growth picks up in April on strong domestic demand, PMI shows
India's services sector saw growth in April, boosted by strong domestic demand. This rise followed a dip in March. However, global orders slowed. Middle East uncertainties are impacting future optimism. New business accelerated, with consumer services leading…