Erdogan Awards UN Chief Antonio Guterres the Ataturk International Peace Prize Türkiye’s leader highlights diplomacy to prevent a wider Middle East conflict and calls for a more inclusive United Nations March 13, 2026
Middle East Oil Shock Becomes ‘Largest Supply Disruption’ in History, IEA Says Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz fall by more than 90% as Gulf producers cut output and global markets brace for prolonged disruption March 12, 2026
Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Closure of Strait of Hormuz Will Be Used as Leverage Tehran signals continued pressure on global oil routes as regional war pushes crude prices above $100 March 12, 2026
Drone Attack Hits Coalition Base in Iraq as Tankers Burn in Gulf Escalation British special forces intercept some drones as attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure push oil prices higher March 12, 2026
U.S. Navy Not Ready to Escort Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz for Weeks Officials warn naval convoy missions are high-risk as Iran intensifies attacks on commercial vessels in the region March 12, 2026
Uzbekistan and India’s Rupa Explore Joint Knitwear Manufacturing Venture Proposed partnership could boost Uzbekistan’s textile industry and open access to Central Asian and CIS markets March 12, 2026
Drone Attacks Hit Three More Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Conflict Maritime traffic slows and oil prices rise as tensions grow in the key global shipping corridor March 11, 2026
Israeli Strike Hits Beirut Suburbs as Iran War Tensions Escalate Attack on Hezbollah stronghold in Dahiya comes amid expanding regional war and growing concerns over further escalation March 11, 2026
Uzbekistan, China’s ZTE Sign Cooperation Deal on Telecom and Data Centers Agreement signed at Mobile World Congress focuses on next-generation telecom technologies and digital infrastructure modernisation March 10, 2026