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As energy prices soar, Russia emerges as major winner of Middle East war

Russia has so far been the only winner from the war in the Middle East as energy prices soar and attention for its war against Ukraine has faded, EU Council President Antonio Costa has said. Late on Monday, US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed the war amid reports that Trump's administration is considering reducing oil sanctions on Russia - in a bid to boost world supplies of oil.

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State Department authorizes up to $40M for Middle East evacuation flights

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds for evacuation flights from the Middle East amid the unrest over the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The funds were pulled from a stockpile traditionally reserved for emergencies involving diplomatic and consular staff, two U.S. officials who were not permitted to…

After Iran war panic, U.S. scales back Middle East evacuations as demand drops

<p>More than 43,000 American citizens have safely returned to the U.S. from the Middle East since the U.S. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/11/trump-iran-war-end-withdrawal" target="_blank">struck Iran</a> 11 days ago, the State Department said Wednesday. </p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Despite <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/state-department-iran-trump-flights-middle-east-americans" target="_blank">widespread panic</a> among Americans abroad last week after the State Department encouraged citizens to immediately evacuate various countries, the agency now says its scaling back assistance due to declining demand. </p><hr><p><strong>What they're saying: </strong>State Department Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson said in a <a href="https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/03/statement-from-assistant-secretary-dylan-johnson-on-successful-operations-to-assist-american-citizens-in-the-middle-east-4/" target="_blank">statement</a> Wednesday tha...

Iran's unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices up again - AP News

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOT3UyV1FyQ2VRM3VLV2JXaUhzNWpzYUUyYnotbnkybzc2X1Jaakh4ZlRwcE1QaFkwUU94YTN0RVBnVEV1amRPYzd4WFdiczNwTWhtTVZHYXU3NlY3YllCMG9hRkdDUFp0bEdJNnZBX1hXUi1QY1ZoNmNZUGVyTW9rNDQ0ZHNKcHZ0Y2R1OWtheFhkQVVKVWlpU0Z4enFpRVZ1?oc=5" target="_blank">Iran's unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices up again</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>

Taiwan says US has not approached it about weapons transfers to Middle East - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxNRGZRNzJnQXlzelBrNVdXYVZQMC1JOE5Ia0FMZ3RleGJMeURSNWpmZWZnQ0twVjBSRjZFX3RTMUNMVmhuNmNldDNfdkxEc1RlYkgwMGNycHctUV9fcG5EMEpyME10SEhHZ3dLWDUySHZnVVJFaUNaZl9LdGtnU3NJSTBLSmxyeEtpZkhUWWlMMVV5WU42OU1YUHdES1Njd1BDQmZPakJmR3B3LW95cWZsRTRzQTNwZUNlNEI5eHZBekwwOHREQ21mdllMYWo4SVI2?oc=5" target="_blank">Taiwan says US has not approached it about weapons transfers to Middle East</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>