Welcome, readers, to Afternoon Update. Penny Wong confirmed that ADF troops have been deployed to the Middle East, emphasising that their deployment is part of an operation to evacuate Australians, and not for combat, calling the situation on the ground in …
Confidence among UK consumers has improved but remains fragile in the face of expected petrol price rises amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to a leading index. The latest snapshot from the data company GfK says sentiment improved by …
KIS published photos of recent antisemitic vandalism in Greece. Credit: KIS The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KIS) has voiced profound alarm over a dramatic increase in antisemitism in Greece, linking this surge to the ongoing conflict …
Japan's Nikkei share average gave up early gains to end lower on Friday, as geopolitical risks surrounding the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment. The Nikkei fell 0.22% to 38,403.23, after rising as much as 0.4% earlier in the session. The index …
Today, June 20, Romania successfully evacuated 121 citizens who were in the armed conflict zone in the Middle East, along with their families. Another 37 people are expected to arrive shortly. Two military aircraft were involved in this operation, …
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for the employment and career development of 36 Bahrainis at Sarens Nass Middle East, a leading Bahrain-based provider of crane services, heavy lifting and transport solutions. This announcement comes in line …
An Israeli police officers stands among debris near damaged cars at the site of an Iranian missile strike in a residential area in Ramat Gan, central Israel on June 19 2025. Photo: VCGChinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that ceasefire is an …
LONDON - Brent crude oil is up around 20% so far in June, and set for its biggest monthly jump since 2020 as Israel/Iran tensions flare-up. Although relatively contained, the rise has not gone unnoticed just three years after Russia's invasion of …
ISLAMABAD: From navy warships to nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, the United States is enhancing its military presence in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Last week, the Pentagon directed two destroyer warships in the …
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