Strait of Hormuz: Iran and Oman Near Deal on New Shipping Lane as U.S. Signals Imminence Iran and Oman are reportedly close to agreeing on a new shipping lane in …
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Japan Airlines reports 80% quarterly profit drop as Iran war fuels fare surcharges
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Airlines profit plunges 80% as fuel costs from Iran war squeeze margins Japan Airlines profit falls 80% in quarter as fuel-driven surcharges and soaring jet-fuel prices cut into carrier …
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Pakistan applies for $10bn U.S. currency backstop after mediating Iran talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPakistan Seeks $10 Billion U.S. Backstop After Mediating U.S.-Iran Talks Pakistan has applied for a U.S. foreign currency backstop worth up to $10 billion to shore up reserves, Nikkei Asia …
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Asian travelers favor short‑haul trips to Hong Kong Disneyland and Vietnam amid Iran conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShort-Haul Trips Rise Across Asia as Tourists Favor Disneyland and Mountain Escapes Short-haul trips surge across Asia as tourists favor nearby theme parks and mountain escapes amid rising travel costs …
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Trump plans strikes on Iran energy facilities as Tehran signals retaliation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. Reportedly Plans Strikes on Iran Energy Facilities as Tehran Warns of Retaliation US reports say strikes are planned against Iran energy facilities; Tehran warns retaliation amid July Strait of …
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Trump Orders Retaliation Against Iran After IRGC Missile Strike on US Base
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump vows to strike Iran after missile attack on US base; tanker fire reported in Egypt US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran on July 29, 2026, after the …
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Netanyahu Urges Continued Iran Strikes as Trump Signals Willingness to Negotiate
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNetanyahu-Trump Meeting Exposes Deep Divisions Over Iran Strikes Netanyahu-Trump meeting at the White House on July 28, 2026 revealed stark rifts over continuing strikes on Iran, as Washington signals interest …
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Australia to study first new fuel refinery since 1960s amid Iran tensions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia to study building a new fuel refinery in Karratha amid diesel price shock Australia will probe building a new fuel refinery in Karratha to shore up diesel supplies as …
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Trump Orders Pause on US Airstrikes Against Iran amid Missile Shortages
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. pauses airstrikes on Iran amid concerns over depleted missile stocks U.S. pauses airstrikes on Iran after 13 days as President Trump reportedly ordered a halt amid concerns over depleted …