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Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis - Reuters
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis Reuters
May 26, 2026Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been overturned
US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.
March 24, 2026Gulf airlines recover slowly as Iran conflict drags - Reuters
Gulf airlines recover slowly as Iran conflict drags Reuters
March 23, 2026Asia shares skid, yields rise as Gulf war escalates - Reuters
Asia shares skid, yields rise as Gulf war escalates Reuters
March 22, 2026Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
March 17, 2026Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
March 9, 2026