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Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said efforts were under way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that uncertainty itself could trigger shortages, a day after TotalEnergies’ chief cautioned about global energy scarcity

April 26, 2026

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Ukraine Offers Drone Power to Gulf

Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia, offering Ukraine’s drone expertise to Gulf nations amid security talks, energy concerns, and potential US arms realignment in response to Iran conflict, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Ukrainian President

March 27, 2026

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IEA Says Over 40 Energy Assets Destroyed in West Asia

West Asia war damages over 40 oil and gas assets, disrupting global supplies; IEA warns of economic fallout and urges reopening of Strait of Hormuz, ASIAN LITE NEWSDESK reports More than 40

March 24, 2026

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Trump War Strategy Questioned

Former US national security adviser warns conflict lacks clear strategic objective despite tactical military success Former US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has warned that the Trump administration’s ongoing war with Iran

March 9, 2026

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