Mideast
Americannoun
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And for decades, as a leading Mideast oil importer, China benefited from American efforts to keep the region’s sea lanes operating smoothly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
German travel giant TUI said Wednesday that bookings were returning to normal levels despite the ongoing Mideast war, as it presented its latest financial results.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Forecasts for an especially strong El Niño, plus continued bypassing of the Suez Canal as conflict in the Mideast persists, could bump imports into Southern California up about 5%, Seroka said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Fed officials might be willing to wait, however, to see if the Mideast conflict dies down and reduce the pressure in energy prices.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
It later became an adoption agency, the finest in the Mideast.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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