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Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks.

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What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of Carnegie.

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Israel and Hezbollah enter open war

Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire.

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Israel eliminates Hezbollah intelligence head as IDF chief outlines military goal in Lebanon

The Israeli military confirmed the elimination of Hussein Makled, head of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters, following escalating exchanges between Israel and the Lebanese Shi'ite group.

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PANNIER: Kyrgyzstan sounds alarm over teenagers’ exposure to terrorist “screen time”

Security service says it has detained radicalised young people who have used online instruction to make homemade explosives.

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TCHAKAROV: Diamond trade comeback fuels Armenia’s 2025 growth

Newly released data show that Armenia’s diamond trade re-emerged in the final quarter of 2025 — just in time for the 2026 general election.

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Russia accepts proposed US security guarantees for Ukraine, but hardens its line as Trump deadlines loom

Russia has indicated it would accept a mooted US security deal guarantees for Ukraine, but has hardened its line saying it will pull out of talks completely unless Kyiv indicates it is willing to pull out of the Donbas completely.

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Gulf states condemn 'unjustified' Iranian attacks at emergency foreign ministers meeting

GCC foreign ministers hold emergency session condemning Iran's strikes on Gulf states as "flagrant and unjustified," affirming right to take all necessary measures for security.

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War on Iran could produce period “nobody can handle”, warns Erdogan

Georgia defiant in face of UK sanctions on leading pro-government TV channels

COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

War on Iran could produce period “nobody can handle”, warns Erdogan

“This is why this fire needs to be extinguished before it grows any more,” he says in Ankara speech.

Georgia defiant in face of UK sanctions on leading pro-government TV channels

When the UK froze the assets of Georgia's two most-watched pro-government television channels the government in Tbilisi had a simple message for its banks: ignore London.

COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics.

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Croatia’s Bosqar Invest posts record 2025 results

Group says results reflect Bosqar’s success in capturing growth in sectors vital to addressing demographic change, digitalisation and rising food demand, with revenues growing 66% y/y in 2025.

Iran says UNESCO World Heritage site Golestan Palace seriously damaged in US-Israeli strikes

Iran's Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tehran, suffered serious damage in US-Israeli strikes. Officials preparing reports for UNESCO, ICOM and ICOMOS.

US fighter jet crashes near Ali Al‑Salem Air Base in Kuwait amid Iranian missile attack

US Fighter jets were shot down by friendly fire before pilots were seen beaten by locals.

Israel weighs ground invasion of Lebanon as Hezbollah secretary-general named military target

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin announced that Israel is considering a ground invasion of Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks on Israeli territory.

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US.

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US fighter jet crashes near Ali Al‑Salem Air Base in Kuwait amid Iranian missile attack

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Israel weighs ground invasion of Lebanon as Hezbollah secretary-general named military target

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Trump orders US federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI, threatens 'criminal consequences'

Trump orders all US federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology, accusing the company of endangering troops and threatening criminal consequences.

Amazon Web Services faces power outages in UAE and Bahrain

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, said on March 2 that its data centres in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain experienced power and connectivity disruptions amid escalating regional tensions.

Hungary's Edortech unveils patented tin-anode technology that could transform global battery production

Edortech's breakthrough innovation, a metal-alloy-based anode layer, was proved to increase the performance of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries two-fold by independent auditors.

FlightRadar24 goes down as US-Israeli strikes ground global flights

FlightRadar24 went down on February 28 as US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the closure of airspace across the Middle East, leaving the world's most used flight tracking service offline with no timeline for restoration.

Iran plunges into near-total internet blackout as US-Israeli strikes continue

Iran's internet connectivity collapsed to 4% of normal levels on February 28 as US and Israeli strikes continued.

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MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it.

The risks to Europe from a broader Middle East conflict

Terror attacks and a new exodus of refugees from the Middle East more likely than direct military involvement of European countries in the war.

COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout

The silence from Modi is striking, not least because he spent several days of the week prior to the outbreak of hostilities in the region, where he was photographed pressing the flesh with his Israeli counterpart.

ASH: Hungarian elections as a read out to US midterms?

For me the two most important elections globally this year will be midterms in the US in November, and elections in Hungary on April 12. The first will shape the course of democracy in the US, and the latter democracy both in Hungary and the EU.

RAGOZIN: Rubio in Budapest, pulling Orban's puppet strings

When US state secretary Marco Rubio toured Hungary and Slovakia last weekend, American liberals were aghast. They were specifically flared up by Rubio openly endorsing the incumbent Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, in upcoming elections.

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The risks to Europe from a broader Middle East conflict

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COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout

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Uzbekistan’s January foreign trade rises 29% to $5.8bn

Trade deficit posted at $2.44bn.

Sharp port cargo decline signals industrial slowdown in Turkey

Academic says he “has never seen such a sharp downturn”. But finance minister says foreign investors like country’s “strong story”.

Not a single acquittal handed down by Tajikistan’s courts in two years

Situation should be subject of “serious analysis” as it affects fundamental principles of justice, says local lawyer.

Bangladesh election reduces political uncertainty but forthcoming reform execution remains critical

The referendum could, and should, facilitate constitutional changes to strengthen institutions, including a shift from a unicameral to a bicameral legislature, increased judicial independence and the introduction of new prime ministerial term limits.

Bank of Israel holds interest rate steady, citing risk of regional conflict

The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee maintained the interest rate at 4%, halting a streak of two consecutive 0.25% cuts implemented in November and January.

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Montenegro Airports concession sparks political storm

Podgorica and Tivat airports are crucial for Montenegro’s tourism-dependent economy, but efforts to privatise and update them have dragged on since 2018.

Middle Eastern gas assets close as Iranian response widens

Qatar halted LNG production on March 2 following Iranian drone strikes on critical infrastructure, triggering a severe shock across global energy markets

Following purge, Kyrgyz president faces calls to ease up on repressive measures

Questions remain over whether former security service chief will go along with early retirement.

Middle East conflict halts Hormuz shipping as oil markets brace for impact

The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has triggered severe retaliatory strikes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting shipping and threatening oil markets.

OBITUARY: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes aged 86

Ali Khamenei, Iran's second supreme leader, has been killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes at the age of 86, ending 36 years of rule that shaped the Islamic Republic's trajectory.

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BALKAN BLOG: Why Albania is Europe’s biggest Iran hawk

Albanian PM Edi Rama has emerged as one of Europe’s most outspoken backers of the US-Israeli military action against "murderers in Tehran".

ASIA BLOG: The fall of the Islamic Republic of Iran will boost the rise of Asian business links no end

Asian economies, heavily dependent on energy imports, stand to gain the most as Iran holds the world’s fourth-largest proven oil reserves in the Khuzestan region, and is the second-largest in terms of natural gas deposits.

TEHRAN BLOG: Life on the ground after the strikes

The initial jolt of adrenaline gave way to fear, and fear to a grim, quiet resignation.

LATAM BLOG: Mexico's rise to the top of US trade exposes the stakes of Trump's USMCA gamble

After over 30 years, Mexico dethrones Canada as the top US trade partner in a clean sweep. But the milestone comes as Trump threatens to withdraw from USMCA, putting vital supply chains at risk.

MOSCOW BLOG: Russia as a supermarket dressed up as a country

Russian Finance Minister Anton Sulianov was speaking to the Duma yesterday and announced a pretty radical new direction to move the budget away from its traditional addiction to oil and gas export revenue and make it more dependent on consumption.

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Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market in escalation of climate policy fight

Italy has called for the European Union to suspend its flagship Emissions Trading System (ETS), intensifying pressure on Brussels to overhaul the bloc’s cornerstone climate policy amid mounting industrial unrest.

Indonesia’s geothermal quest: where massive potential meets structural reality

Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its energy transition on underground heat

South Korea faces renewable energy safety concerns

A string of accidents at renewable energy sites in South Korea has sharpened public concern over safety just as lawmakers moved to relax regulations governing how close such facilities can be built to homes and roads.

Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage

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Group says results reflect Bosqar’s success in capturing growth in sectors vital to addressing demographic change, digitalisation and rising food demand, with revenues growing 66% y/y in 2025.

Iran's Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tehran, suffered serious damage in US-Israeli strikes. Officials preparing reports for UNESCO, ICOM and ICOMOS.

US Fighter jets were shot down by friendly fire before pilots were seen beaten by locals.

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin announced that Israel is considering a ground invasion of Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks on Israeli territory.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US.

Tech

Trump orders all US federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology, accusing the company of endangering troops and threatening criminal consequences.

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, said on March 2 that its data centres in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain experienced power and connectivity disruptions amid escalating regional tensions.

Edortech's breakthrough innovation, a metal-alloy-based anode layer, was proved to increase the performance of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries two-fold by independent auditors.

FlightRadar24 went down on February 28 as US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the closure of airspace across the Middle East, leaving the world's most used flight tracking service offline with no timeline for restoration.

Iran's internet connectivity collapsed to 4% of normal levels on February 28 as US and Israeli strikes continued.

Opinion

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it.

Terror attacks and a new exodus of refugees from the Middle East more likely than direct military involvement of European countries in the war.

The silence from Modi is striking, not least because he spent several days of the week prior to the outbreak of hostilities in the region, where he was photographed pressing the flesh with his Israeli counterpart.

For me the two most important elections globally this year will be midterms in the US in November, and elections in Hungary on April 12. The first will shape the course of democracy in the US, and the latter democracy both in Hungary and the EU.

When US state secretary Marco Rubio toured Hungary and Slovakia last weekend, American liberals were aghast. They were specifically flared up by Rubio openly endorsing the incumbent Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, in upcoming elections.

Data

Trade deficit posted at $2.44bn.

Academic says he “has never seen such a sharp downturn”. But finance minister says foreign investors like country’s “strong story”.

Situation should be subject of “serious analysis” as it affects fundamental principles of justice, says local lawyer.

The referendum could, and should, facilitate constitutional changes to strengthen institutions, including a shift from a unicameral to a bicameral legislature, increased judicial independence and the introduction of new prime ministerial term limits.

The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee maintained the interest rate at 4%, halting a streak of two consecutive 0.25% cuts implemented in November and January.

Features

Podgorica and Tivat airports are crucial for Montenegro’s tourism-dependent economy, but efforts to privatise and update them have dragged on since 2018.

Qatar halted LNG production on March 2 following Iranian drone strikes on critical infrastructure, triggering a severe shock across global energy markets

Questions remain over whether former security service chief will go along with early retirement.

The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has triggered severe retaliatory strikes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting shipping and threatening oil markets.

Ali Khamenei, Iran's second supreme leader, has been killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes at the age of 86, ending 36 years of rule that shaped the Islamic Republic's trajectory.

Blogs

Albanian PM Edi Rama has emerged as one of Europe’s most outspoken backers of the US-Israeli military action against "murderers in Tehran".

Asian economies, heavily dependent on energy imports, stand to gain the most as Iran holds the world’s fourth-largest proven oil reserves in the Khuzestan region, and is the second-largest in terms of natural gas deposits.

The initial jolt of adrenaline gave way to fear, and fear to a grim, quiet resignation.

After over 30 years, Mexico dethrones Canada as the top US trade partner in a clean sweep. But the milestone comes as Trump threatens to withdraw from USMCA, putting vital supply chains at risk.

Russian Finance Minister Anton Sulianov was speaking to the Duma yesterday and announced a pretty radical new direction to move the budget away from its traditional addiction to oil and gas export revenue and make it more dependent on consumption.

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Upstream-downstream divide difficult to bridge.

Italy has called for the European Union to suspend its flagship Emissions Trading System (ETS), intensifying pressure on Brussels to overhaul the bloc’s cornerstone climate policy amid mounting industrial unrest.

Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its energy transition on underground heat

A string of accidents at renewable energy sites in South Korea has sharpened public concern over safety just as lawmakers moved to relax regulations governing how close such facilities can be built to homes and roads.

Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow down 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics, which weigh on momentum

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