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Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility
Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility

Oil prices rallied and equities mostly dropped Wednesday as traders assessed the latest developments affecting global markets as a result of the Middle East war.

March 11, 2026

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French aid worker killed in DR Congo air strike
French aid worker killed in DR Congo air strike

A French aid worker for the UN children's agency has been killed in an air strike in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a city controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia.

March 11, 2026

Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands 'ready' to act
Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands 'ready' to act

Japan and Germany said Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise in crude prices due to the Middle East war, with Berlin saying the IEA global energy body had asked member states to release 400 million barrels.

March 11, 2026

German defence giant Rheinmetall sees business boost from Mideast war
German defence giant Rheinmetall sees business boost from Mideast war

German arms maker Rheinmetall said Wednesday the Middle East war offered new business opportunities, especially for its air defence systems, as it forecast continued strong growth this year.

March 11, 2026

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Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said.

March 11, 2026

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European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds
European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds

On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the football club's new stadium ahead of a Premier League match.

March 11, 2026