BBC Asia
centerOil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
NEWS SUMMARY
Global oil prices rose above $115 per barrel as the conflict involving Iran entered its fifth week, with Brent crude seeing significant gains. Asian stock markets, including Japan and South Korea, experienced sharp declines amid escalating tensions and threats of expanded strikes.
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Israel–Palestine
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant, with recent major escalations beginning in October 2023.
Active since May 1948
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