Middle East war strengthens case for renewables, says Microsoft energy chief
Oil and gas price shocks triggered by conflict reignite discussion about building defences to volatile fuel costs
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UAE mulls freezing Iranian assets as Middle East conflict escalates: WSJ
The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars of Iranian assets held in the Gulf state, potentially severing one of Tehran’s most critical economic lifelines.