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Asia needs Azerbaijan as Hormuz risks grow

Seymur Mammadov for News.Az in Baku June 8, 2026

The escalating crisis in the Middle East and severe disruptions to energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz have once again demonstrated how vulnerable the global oil and gas market remains to instability.

Qatar Airways expands African network with Port Sudan launch and added frequencies

bne Gulf bureau June 4, 2026

Qatar Airways is expanding its African network with a new Port Sudan service from July 2, resumed flights to Seychelles, Kigali and Marrakesh, and added frequencies across Egypt and southern Africa.

Inventory drawdowns mask impact of Hormuz disruption as clock runs down towards a September supply crunch

Ben Aris in Berlin June 4, 2026

Global oil markets are relying heavily on inventory drawdowns to offset a supply shock caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with OECD stockpiles potentially reaching stress levels by mid-September if current trends persist, according to Oxf

US votes through new war powers act to try and halt Iran war

Ben Aris in Berlin June 4, 2026

The US House just voted 215 to 208 to end the Iran war, by passing a new War Act, that is unlikely to have any impact on the Iran conflict as US President Donald Trump is widely expected to veto the motion.

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