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Middle East

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters/File

Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached

Iran had said earlier on Wednesday ​that it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to ​forge a permanent peace deal with the United States after Israel ‌pounded ⁠Lebanon with its...

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Over-reliance on Middle East fuel poses risk to economic growth: Finance minister

People gather as rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in the Jnah area in Beirut, Lebanon, April 5, 2026. Photo: Reuetrs

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. Photo: UNB

Iran should declare victory and end conflict, says former FM Zarif

Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, 3 March, 2026. Photo: Reuters

UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorization of force

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The future of Middle East: War, dependence and the emergence of a new order

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, US, 11 June 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman//File Photo

Oil rises as investors reassess Middle East ceasefire prospects

A view of a residential building that was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Tehran taunts White House as US reportedly sends Iran plan to end war

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, US, 11 June 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman//File Photo

Oil prices drop on prospect of Middle East ceasefire easing supply disruption

The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, US, 3 March 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say

Dhaka Stock Exchange. File Photo: Collected

Dhaka stocks slip as Middle East uncertainty halts four-day rally

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Photo: Collected

Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help

Hundreds of workers wait at the Dhaka airport following flight suspensions this morning (1 March). Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

26 more flights cancelled Saturday as Middle East airspace restrictions persist