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Saudi Attacks: Two people were killed when debris from an intercepted drone struck an oil facility at Shaybah, while a separate attack killed one and injured eight at a Saudi airport. Washington ordered nonessential embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks. Shipping Risks: A Kuwait-flagged tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz; all crew were safe. Iran Tensions: US and Israeli forces have reportedly drawn up plans for possible strikes on Iran after the November 3 US midterms, but President Trump has not approved an operation. Tehran warned that US assets could be targeted if war resumes. Oil and Diplomacy: Brent climbed above $110 a barrel as attacks stoked supply fears, even as Saudi crude exports rose in August. Qatar and Oman are pressing for dialogue, with Qatar’s mediation and Oman’s efforts to reopen Hormuz drawing fresh praise.

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Oct. 21, 2026

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Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Growth as Commodity Prices Surge, Coface Warns

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Year Founded	2015
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Publication Location	Singapore, Singapore
Owner Country	Switzerland

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36 minutes ago

IMF Says 2027 Recovery in Middle East Hinges on Easing Conflict, Resumption of Trade

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Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper

Pro-Government

Owned By	Saudi Government through Saudi National Bank (a.k.a. Al Ahli Capital or National Commercial Bank Funds) 4 & 13 through Saudi Research & Media Group
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://english.aawsat.com/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Saudi Arabia, London
Owner Country	Saudi Arabia

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Trump envoy says U.S. no longer guarantees Middle East security

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AsiaToday

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Year Founded	2005
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Domain Registration Year	2005
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Publication Location	Korea, Republic of, Seoul
Owner Country	Korea, Republic of

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US troops evacuate bases across Middle East due to ongoing threats as Trump mulls major strike on Iran

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Daily Mail

Right-wing

Owned By	Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere through Daily Mail & General Trust PLC (DMGT)
Year Founded	1896
Website	www.dailymail.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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US reduces military forces in the Middle East

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Publication Location	Azerbaijan, Baku
Owner Country	Azerbaijan

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Chery’s LEPAS To Enter Middle East Market In November

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Bernama

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Owned By	Malaysian Government
Year Founded	1968
Website	www.bernama.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Owner Country	Malaysia

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US troops and diplomats evacuated from Middle East as Trump 'considers major strikes'

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Daily Mirror

Left-wing

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1903
Website	https://www.mirror.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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3 hours ago

U.S. Troops and Diplomats Evacuating Middle East Posts

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Taegan Goddard's Political Wire

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Owned By	Taegan Goddard
Year Founded	1999
Website	politicalwire.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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