Alternate route: China invests in Europe cargo corridor that avoids Russia, Middle East
Middle Corridor through Kazakhstan and across Caspian Sea would have transit time of 15 to 18 days, compared with 45 to 60 for ocean routes
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Middle Corridor through Kazakhstan and across Caspian Sea would have transit time of 15 to 18 days, compared with 45 to 60 for ocean routes
· Ralph Jennings
Is Oman’s tightrope snapping? | The National
For decades, Oman has made a virtue of saying nothing that could offend anyone, seeking to stay neutral, useful and safe. Last Thursday, that formula appeared to crack.
· David Vujanovic
Residents return after Israeli forces withdraw from Syrian village
Residents who fled their homes during Sunday's incursion began gradually returning by evening after Israeli troops pulled back from Tal al-Maghar hill, in Syria's western Deraa countryside, where they had remained for several hours, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
CNBC Daily Open: Hostilities halted again as peace talks continue
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.
· Leonie Kidd
Video: Defaced ‘Lebanon First’ billboards line Beirut airport road
Defaced billboards bearing the Lebanese flag and the slogan “Lebanon First” line Beirut Airport Road in the city's south
· Middleeasteye
Araghchi calls for mutual commitment to US-Iran agreement
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains committed to implementing the memorandum of understanding in good faith, based on what he described as the principle of "commitment for commitment".
· Middleeasteye
World Cup highs and lows: Egypt make history, Morocco unbeaten, dismal Saudi Arabia | The National
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered as a landmark tournament for Arab football.
· Steve Luckings
World Cup 2026 highs and lows: Egypt make history, Morocco unbeaten, dismal Saudi Arabia | The National
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered as a landmark tournament for Arab football.
· Steve Luckings
Asian shares are mixed and tech stocks extend losses
A huge screen shows the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Chan Ho Him
Fuel price rollback or increase on June 30 as Middle East tensions return
(1st UPDATE) The price adjustments follow last week’s big rollback, when pump prices went down by up to P5.90 per liter for gasoline, P11.04 per liter for diesel, and P11.82 per liter for kerosene
· lkyu0285
US says it agreed with Iran for both to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes
The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" following an exchange of strikes over the past few days, according to a US official.
· Bbcnews
Data shows 48 vessels crossed Hormuz after attacks
A total of 48 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz between 26 and 28 June following the latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Iranian-American lawmaker says Trump’s comments on Iran are ‘unhinged’
US Representative Yassamin Ansari has criticised President Donald Trump's recent threat against Iran, describing his rhetoric as "dangerous" and "unhinged".
· Middleeasteye
How US-Iran conflict devastated infrastructure in the Middle East
An aerial view of Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar's production base for liquefied natural gas, shows damage in areas around facilities.
· Staff Writer
Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping
Oil prices rose after several days of tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed concerns about global energy supplies.
· Middleeasteye
Why the Fed is not ready to bet on AI just yet | The National
Kevin Warsh focused his first conference as Federal Reserve chair on June 17 on a familiar problem: fast-rising prices fuelled by the Iran war.
· Karl Schmedders
US and Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha talks – Axios
The US and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities and continue peace talks in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, according to several media outlets that cited senior US officials.
· RT
Herzog warns of 'alarming' surge of antisemitism at Romanian pogrom memorial ceremony
President Isaac Herzog attended a Romanian state ceremony on Sunday marking the 85th anniversary of the Iași pogrom, where he delivered a speech warning of the dangers of antisemitism in the present day.
· LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
California state senator harassed at pride parade, fellow democrats call out antisemitic hate
California State Senator Scott Wiener was harassed for his stance on Gaza during the San Francisco Trans March on Friday, to the point where it was no longer safe for him to remain, Wiener said.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
ABC and SBS to appear at antisemitism royal commission after complaints of ‘unbalanced’ Middle East coverage
Bondi attack inquiry told broadcasters will be called as commission focuses on traditional and social media
· Tory Shepherd
Philippines becomes world’s top solar spender amid Middle East energy crisis
The rooftop solar rush has resulted in US$407 million in panel imports from March to May, a 145 per cent increase from a year earlier
· Reuters
Philippines becomes world’s top solar spender amid Middle East energy crisis
The rooftop solar rush has resulted in US$407 million in panel imports from March to May, a 145 per cent increase from a year earlier
· Reuters
Seoul shares down 2 pct late Mon. morning on tech losses, Iran uncertainty
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded sharply lower late Monday morning as investors remained cautious amid renewed concerns over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and rising oil prices, with tech shares leading losses.
· Kim Eun-jung
Trump warns Iran over renewed strikes
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Turkey says Israel using Armenian 'genocide' resolution to cover up Gaza crimes
Türkiye has said Israel was trying to divert attention from war crimes in Gaza with its “politically motivated” resolution on the killing of Armenians during Ottoman rule.
· Middleeasteye
US and Iran to halt strikes as talks set to continue
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CNBC Daily Open: Another weekend escalation in Iran, another market shrug
Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Lim Hui Jie
Iraq arrests 47 officials ahead of prime minister’s visit to US
Iraq has launched a major anti-corruption crackdown ahead of Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi’s visit to Washington next month. The raids reportedly targeted Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij, whom the US had previously accused of aiding Iran.
· RT
Israeli attacks have killed over 4,247 people in Lebanon since 2 March
Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health says at least 4,247 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since 2 March, according to figures released by the ministry's Health Emergency Operations Center.
· Middleeasteye
Korean won drops against U.S. dollar on fresh concerns of conflict between U.S., Iran
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar Monday due to fresh concerns of conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Washington and Tehran agree to halt strikes, US official says
The United States and Iran will temporarily halt strikes and allow ships to sail freely as technical negotiations on all aspects of the memorandum of understanding resume, a US official told Reuters.
· Middleeasteye
Religious identity remains Israel's strongest political divide, new IDI study finds
Religious identity remains a strong indicator of political affiliation in Israel, with support for coalition and opposition parties closely tracking voters' religious self-identification, according to a new Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) analysis.
· LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Syrian foreign ministry says Israeli incursions violate its sovereignty
Syria’s foreign ministry has condemned Israeli incursions into the southern Syrian provinces of Quneitra and Deraa, as well as artillery shelling in the area, which the ministry said “terrorised civilians”.
· Middleeasteye
Arab Parliament speaker calls for intensified efforts to hold Israel accountable
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, who is also the chairman of the Committee on Palestine, said the Palestinian cause is at a critical stage that requires a unified Arab position and stronger parliamentary and diplomatic action, Emirates News Agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
Moving past a ceasefire: Recognizing Israel is a big step, but 'normal,' says Lebanese diplomat
The new US-brokered framework between Israel and Lebanon was signed within a larger regional architecture that remains fragile, contradictory, and far from settled.
· GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
Seoul shares open lower on Iran deal uncertainty
South Korean stocks opened lower Monday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed uncertainty over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and rising oil prices.
· Yonhap
Iran, US agree to halt attacks, renew talks
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Herbie G
(LEAD) Seoul shares open lower on Iran deal uncertainty
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· Kim Eun-jung
Seoul shares open lower on Iran uncertainty, investment plan by Samsung, SK hynix in focus
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened lower Monday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed uncertainty over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and rising oil prices.
· Kim Eun-jung
Southeast Asians scale back spending as Iran war spillover persists
A vendor tends to a customer at a public market in Quezon City, Metro Manila. The Philippines reported 7% year-on-year inflation in April and May due to the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices. © Reuters
· ISMI DAMAYANTI
(URGENT) Seoul shares open 0.91 pct lower on Iran deal uncertainty
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· Kim Eun-jung
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· The National
Oil rises as renewed U.S.-Iran strikes reignite Middle East supply fears
Oil edged higher on Monday after renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran reignited concerns over crude supplies from the Middle East.
· Lee Ying Shan
Lebanon Parliament speaker says framework agreement 'will not pass'
Lebanese Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri says that the trilateral framework agreement between Lebanon, Israel and the United States will not pass as it doesn’t guarantee Lebanon’s rights.
· Middleeasteye
Ukraine war briefing: Putin expects US negotiators in Moscow; fuel rationing in Siberia as crisis bites
Russian president says he expects to host US representatives once Middle East crisis eases; Siberian region of Irkutsk sets 50-litre limit at state-run outlets. What we know on day 1,586
· Guardian staff
Report says Israel rebrands Gaza displacement plan as 'Freedom of Movement'
Israel has renamed its controversial plan to encourage Palestinians to leave Gaza, dropping the term "voluntary migration" in favour of "Freedom of Movement Plan", Aljazeera reported, citing Israel's Channel 13.
· Middleeasteye
El dinero no compra el éxito en el Mundial para países del Golfo Pérsico como Arabia Saudí y Qatar
Garry Rodrigues, de Cabo Verde, trata de consolar a Abdulelah Alamri, de Arabi Saudí, después de un empate en el Mundial, el viernes 26 de junio de 2026 en Houston (AP Foto/Eric Gay)
· James Robson
Gaza journalists work from tents after Israel destroys media offices
Between 60 and 75 percent of journalists in Gaza have lost their homes or been forcibly displaced since October 7, 2023, according to the Freedoms Committee of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate.
· Middleeasteye