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Pipeline alternatives, including routes via Türkiye, gain relevance amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

Pipeline alternatives, including routes via Türkiye, gain relevance amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

Ongoing supply risks, limited alternative pipelines could keep prices high, increase reliance on strategic reserves, leave energy markets vulnerable, experts say

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Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI, cloud expansion
03.04.2026

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI, cloud expansion

Plan through 2029 includes partnerships with SoftBank and Sakura Internet

Maldives settles 1st Islamic bond worth around $500M despite impact of Mideast war
03.04.2026

Maldives settles 1st Islamic bond worth around $500M despite impact of Mideast war

Archipelago country repaid $500M principal along with $24.68M coupon for sukuk issued in 2021

Pakistan raises fuel prices as Mideast conflict hits energy supplies
03.04.2026

Pakistan raises fuel prices as Mideast conflict hits energy supplies

Energy prices surge globally as war disrupts supplies, says Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik

US stocks close Thursday mixed amid uncertainties related to Iran war
03.04.2026

US stocks close Thursday mixed amid uncertainties related to Iran war

Dow Jones down 0.13%, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 post slight increases; European indexes mostly in red

US announces new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, metals
02.04.2026

US announces new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, metals

US releases new tariffs, imposing up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs, levies ranging 10-50% on aluminum, steel, copper products