IMF's Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher

TOKYO, March 9 (Reuters) - IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday warned of inflation risks from the Middle East conflict, saying a 10% increase in oil prices, if persistent through most of the year,

The US is sending a new drone-killer to the Middle East. It's logged over 1,000 Shahed intercepts over Ukraine.

The Merops system uses a roughly $15,000 reusable interceptor drone, giving the US a cheaper air defense option against Iran's Shahed drones.

Middle East tensions force IndiGo Delhi–Manchester flight to make U-turn mid-air

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester returned to Delhi shortly after takeoff. This happened due to sudden airspace restrictions. These restrictions are linked to the evolving situation in West Asia.

First UK government flight from Middle East lands at Stansted Airport

The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.
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Singapore logistics firms could face 50% cost surge as Middle East cargo stalls amid tensions

The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises said firms may be forced to make tough decisions, including cutting manpower and reducing rental costs to cope with the disruption.

European gas prices surge as Middle East war curtails supply — Market Talk

European natural-gas prices extended gains with the benchmark Dutch TTF contract climbing 19% as the war in the Middle East continues to roil energy markets.

Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East

Governments around the world are rushing to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday and air traffic seems to be picking up slightly as travel across the region remains heavily disrupted by the widening Iran war.