Fears of a global energy crisis rise as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping and hits Dubai airport
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-16 21:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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BEIRUT, Lebanon — Fears of a global energy crisis rose Monday as the war in the Middle East raged on, with more US-Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital and Israel's bombardment of Lebanon. An Iranian drone strike temporarily shut Dubai’s airport, a crucial global travel hub, underscoring the threats to the world economy.
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