Despite officially being on a ceasefire, both the Israeli army and the Lebanese Islamist militia continued to carry out strikes for another day. Elsewhere, the US and Iran continue to negotiate. DW has more.

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The Middle East's center of gravity has shifted to the Gulf, and the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran may well accelerate that trend. As Americans debate whether the United States' core regional interests are still worth defending,

By Daniel Leussink TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) - Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East were nearly wiped out in April, government data showed on Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted shipping to a key region for global automakers like Toyota and Nissan.

President Donald Trump faces a 'critical decision' regarding the Middle East standoff. Diplomatic efforts, including Pakistan's mediation, seek a peace deal, while Iran asserts control over the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Business activity in the U.S. grew at a steady pace in May while slowing in Europe and Asia as energy costs have risen.

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle ‌East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of the hit determined by how long the conflict drags on,

Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February ...

The budget carrier said its full-year outlook was uncertain due to booking delays and fuel-price volatility amid the Middle East conflict.