Video shows a US Navy drone boat firing off its own exploding drone in the Middle East, a first for the unmanned vessels

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A MARTAC T-38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vehicle, equipped with a Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System, operates in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 26.
A MARTAC T-38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vehicle, equipped with a Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System, operates in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 26.

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Vernier

Crude oil prices could soar 76% if the Israel-Hamas war morphs into a regional conflict, the World Bank says

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An Israeli M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer fires near the Israel-Gaza border.
An Israeli M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer fires near the Israel-Gaza border.

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The Chinese Navy's presence in the Middle East involves 6 'highly capable vessels' stationed in the theater, military expert says

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A Chinese naval frigate.
A Chinese naval frigate.

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China's quiet campaign to win over Middle Eastern countries has run into a problem Beijing isn't really ready to deal with

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An explosion on a residential tower caused by Israeli raids in the northern Gaza Strip on October 12, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza.
An Israeli strike on a residential tower in Gaza City on October 12.

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Oil prices would soar to $150 and market volatility would skyrocket in the most severe scenario for the Israel-Hamas war, EY chief economist says

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Oil prices have risen sharply following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Demand destruction will outweigh a wider Mideast conflict in oil markets, JPMorgan says

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Israeli army tanks gathered near the Gaza border.
The Israeli army deployed troops and armored vehicles to the Gaza border as the deadline to evacuate northern Gaza approached.

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How Gaza businesses use trash to get around Israeli blockades

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In 2007, Israel set up blockades around the Gaza Strip, claiming that many everyday items could also be used to make weapons.

US stock trade mixed as key bond yields near 5% and oil spikes again on Middle East conflict fears

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Israel soldiers inspect burnt cars at the site of the Hamas terrorist attacks on the Nova music festival in southern Israel.

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From a likely recession to a weakening shekel, here's how the conflict with Hamas is impacting Israel's economy and markets

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Israeli troops patrol in an undisclosed location along the border with the Gaza Strip on October 19, 2023
Israel's conflict with Hamas is set to have a slate of financial and economic ramifications.

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US stocks fall as escalating Mideast tensions send oil prices higher

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A view of the surroundings of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital after it was hit in Gaza City, Gaza on October 18, 2023.

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