Jet Fuel Hedging Separates Winners and Losers as China’s Big Three Airlines Post Steep Q2 Losses Jet fuel hedging split Asian carriers: Cathay limited losses while China’s big three posted …
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Jollibee seeks global growth to offset Iran war fallout in first-half results
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJollibee international expansion steps up as company seeks recovery after Iran war hit Jollibee international expansion steps into the spotlight after a high-profile Vancouver visit, with the Philippine fast‑food chain …
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Xi Jinping Leads SCO Summit in Bishkek Amid US Sanctions on Iran
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSCO summit in Bishkek: Xi Meets Regional Leaders as U.S. Sanctions Shadow Iran At the SCO summit in Bishkek on August 31, 2026, leaders led by Xi Jinping convened to …
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US strikes Larak Island to halt mine carrying rockets as Iran retaliates
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. Attack on Larak Island Sparks Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes on Two U.S. Bases in Jordan U.S. strike on Larak Island on Aug. 30, 2026, prompted Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary …
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USS George Washington assigned to Middle East amid ongoing Iran hostilities
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUSS George Washington Deployed to Middle East as Iran Crisis Deepens USS George Washington arrives in Middle East waters on Aug. 19–20, 2026 to begin operations amid the Iran crisis, …
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Philippines rooftop solar installations surge amid Iran war energy crisis
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRooftop Solar Installations Surge in Philippines as Energy Crisis Drives Rapid Uptake Rooftop solar installations in the Philippines have surged as an Iran war energy shock pushes businesses and households …
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UAE announces Iran fired ballistic missiles and suspends trade and financial ties
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUAE Accuses Iran of Launching Ballistic Missiles; One Falls in Emirati Waters UAE accuses Iran of firing two ballistic missiles toward Emirati waters on Aug. 18; one landed inside its …
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Trump Threatens Oman Over Iran Mediation, Vows Strikes if Obstructed
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Threatens Oman After Iran Mediation Breaks Down On Aug. 17, 2026, Pres. Trump threatened Oman after Iran talks stalled, warning he would "bomb" the country if it blocked efforts …
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Iran Announces Six Conditions to Lift Strait of Hormuz Blockade Iran issues six conditions, including U.S. compensation, sanctions relief and troop withdrawal, for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, raising regional …
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Asia oil imports pivot to Russia and the U.S. as Strait of Hormuz transit risks intensify Asia oil imports shift to Russia and the U.S. after Gulf hostilities, offsetting weaker …