Asian stock markets rise after early-week losses on Middle East tensions
After this week's declines on stock markets in Asia, following renewed attacks in the Middle East, things are now turning upward on Thursday.
Business
Kuwait says air defences are battling Iranian missile and drone attacks
Iranian attacks were directed at Kuwait during the night of Thursday.
Conflicts
Israel defense minister says country is ready to forcibly relocate Gaza residents
Israel continues to have far-reaching plans to forcibly transfer Gaza's population, says Defense Minister Israel Katz, without specifying where the Palestinians would be taken. There is no real solution for Gaza without such a transfer, he argues, saying the Israeli government is prepared to "get them out by sea, by air, by all possible means."
Conflicts
Oil prices rise to highest level since July as Middle East tensions push energy costs higher
New U.S. attacks on Iran and Iranian attacks on U.S. targets in the Middle East are pushing up energy prices. The price of North Sea crude oil (Brent) is rising for the third trading day in a row - increasing upward pressure on gasoline and diesel prices at Swedish gas stations.
Business
US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after six months at sea
The American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with around 5,000 crew members has arrived in Thailand after more than six months at sea.
World
Asian stock markets fall after fresh attacks near Strait of Hormuz
Stock markets in Asia continued to fall in Wednesday trading as attacks in the Middle East continued.
Business
Iran launches counterattacks across Middle East as Strait of Hormuz tanker fire reported
Iran has responded to US bombings with attacks on several countries in the Middle East. Donald Trump insists the US has almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz - but Iran says two ships are on fire after hitting mines there.
World
Netanyahu says Hamas security chief detained in Israeli operation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces have detained Hamas leaders, labeled as terrorists, for internal security reasons.
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