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1. Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block move to halt strikes
Publication: Reuters
Description: The Iran–Israel war escalates as Tehran fires missiles and Washington debates presidential war powers. Oil shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz heighten fears of a global energy shock.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-launches-wave-missiles-israel-us-republicans-block-measure-halt-us-air-2026-03-05/
2. Oil leaps as Middle East conflict threatens global energy supply
Publication: Reuters
Description: Oil prices surge amid widening conflict between Iran and the U.S.–Israel alliance. The crisis threatens shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a route carrying nearly one-fifth of global oil trade.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-rise-iran-conflict-widens-2026-03-05/
3. Ukraine seeks delay of peace talks with Russia amid Middle East crisis
Publication: Reuters
Description: Ukraine requests postponement of scheduled peace negotiations with Russia as global diplomatic attention shifts toward the rapidly escalating Middle East war.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-seeks-postpone-next-round-trilateral-talks-with-russia-amid-middle-east-2026-03-05/
4. China sets 2026 economic growth target below last year’s pace
Publication: Reuters
Description: China unveils a growth target of 4.5–5% at the National People’s Congress, reflecting slowing economic momentum and mounting geopolitical pressures on trade and investment.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/view-china-sets-2026-growth-target-455-below-last-years-pace-2026-03-05/
5. Morgan Stanley sees no ECB rate cuts in 2026 due to Middle East war risks
Publication: Reuters
Description: Analysts warn the Iran conflict could keep inflation high across Europe. Rising oil prices may force the European Central Bank to maintain tight monetary policy.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/morgan-stanley-sees-no-more-ecb-easing-2026-mideast-crisis-lifts-inflation-risks-2026-03-05/
6. Gold rises on safe-haven demand amid Iran war
Publication: Reuters
Description: Global investors rush to gold as geopolitical tensions spike. Precious metals gain amid fears the expanding Iran conflict could destabilize energy markets and global economic growth.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gold-gains-safe-haven-demand-softer-dollar-2026-03-05/
7. Russia may redirect oil exports to India amid supply disruption
Publication: Reuters (Japan edition)
Description: Moscow prepares to redirect crude exports toward India as Middle East conflict threatens energy supply routes, highlighting shifting geopolitical energy alliances.
Link: https://jp.reuters.com/markets/commodities/WVOREGAEDJKO3P4EVIH7HDYITM-2026-03-05/
8. Geopolitics of the global oceans treaty
Publication: Financial Times
Description: A new UN treaty to protect biodiversity in international waters faces geopolitical tensions as major powers debate deep-sea mining, maritime governance, and strategic influence over the oceans.
Link: https://www.ft.com/content/563bef02-f4a7-42c3-9cfa-7c3fe51be1eb
9. Pentagon considers Ukrainian interceptor drones to counter Iran
Publication: Financial Times
Description: The U.S. and Gulf allies explore buying Ukrainian interceptor drones to defend against Iranian attacks, reflecting rapid innovation in modern air-defense warfare.
Link: https://www.ft.com/content/9f5c22e2-8d3a-462f-a26a-196710383342
10. Israel bombs Beirut as Middle East war widens
Publication: Al Jazeera
Description: Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions in Beirut while Iran continues missile launches. The war increasingly risks drawing Lebanon and other regional actors into the conflict.
Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/