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Mideast war threatens to spark world energy crisis

Mideast war threatens to spark world energy crisis

Asia and Europe's oil reserves can soften the immediate impact of the Middle East war sparked by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, but a prolonged conflict could trigger major disruptions and sharp price increases, analysts warn. Here are facts and expert views on some of the possible

Tens of thousands of Afghans displaced by Pakistan conflict

Tens of thousands of Afghans displaced by Pakistan conflict

Tens of thousands of Afghans have been forced from their homes by fighting with Pakistani forces along the border in recent days, the United Nations said Tuesday. The neighbours have clashed along the frontier since Thursday, when Afghanistan launched a border offensive in retaliation for Pakistani air strikes. Islamabad has

'We back ourselves': Underdogs New Zealand eye T20 World Cup final

'We back ourselves': Underdogs New Zealand eye T20 World Cup final

Underdogs New Zealand back themselves against anyone in "one-off games", declared captain Mitchell Santner Tuesday on the eve of their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata. Santner admitted that Aiden Markram's unbeaten South Africa, who comfortably beat New Zealand by seven

UK cuts 2026 growth forecast, flags Iran war risk

UK cuts 2026 growth forecast, flags Iran war risk

The UK government cut its 2026 growth forecast on Tuesday, as Britain's finance minister delivered a fiscal update overshadowed by concerns over the economic fallout from the Iran war. The Spring Statement spending update came as the Labour government struggles to boost sluggish economic growth, now threatened further

Afghans escape from Iranian cities to get home

Afghans escape from Iranian cities to get home

His hopes of reaching Turkey dashed by the Middle East war, Rashid Nazari fled back to Afghanistan where he described the search in neighbouring Iran for food, fuel and safety. Iran has long been a draw for people seeking greater job opportunities as a humanitarian crisis grips Afghanistan, and as

'Peaky Blinders' stars hit Brum red carpet for movie premiere

'Peaky Blinders' stars hit Brum red carpet for movie premiere

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy and other stars have descended on Birmingham for the "Peaky Blinders" movie world premiere, with England's so-called second city in raptures over its signature show getting the Hollywood treatment. Murphy was joined by fellow acting A-listers Tim Roth and Rebecca

Pakistanis at remote border describe scramble to leave Iran

Pakistanis at remote border describe scramble to leave Iran

Pakistani nationals hauled suitcases across the border from neighbouring Iran, describing missiles being launched and travel chaos as they scrambled to leave the country that the United States and Israel hit with strikes over the weekend. AFP journalists saw a steady trickle of people passing through large metal gates at