Attack by Houthis on Saudi Arabian tankers in Red Sea threatens further squeeze on energy supplies

Three very large crude carriers hauling about 6 million barrels of crude slipped out of the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, running the gauntlet of potential attack by Iran.

Crown prince has insisted any rapprochement with Israel would depend on steps towards establishing Palestinian state

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Gold fell as the escalating conflict in the Middle East continued to push up energy prices, fueling bets the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy to contain inflation.

Southeast Asia hosts security gathering amid Middle East turmoil Reuters

Two Chinese supertankers with Saudi oil head to Bab el-Mandeb for Red Sea exit Reuters

US military completes 12th straight night of strikes on Iran Reuters

Roche Holding’s results showed a slower-than-expected recovery for eye blockbuster Vabysmo as investors look to a key new drug to power growth ahead.

Cutting off Red Sea oil route may be one crisis too many Reuters