The rise in oil prices opens an uncertain scenario if the Middle East conflict drags on, but generates more money for the region's exporting nations.

GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights chief will travel to Washington this month, he said on Friday, but expressed doubt he could influence the development of the Middle East crisis amid mounting concerns.

Sweden's Minister for Migration Johan Forssell tells Europe Today that the EU "cannot have another refugee crisis", after the bloc's home affairs ministers gathered to discuss the spiralling conflict

South Korean stocks went through a roller-coaster week as investors grew wary of rising geopolitical risks amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

For thousands of passengers and crew, routine leisure sailings through Gulf and Red Sea ports have become uncertain waiting games, as ships alter routes, delay departures or remain docked amid security concerns.

Producers' group reacts as the Middle East crisis threatens to fan a geopolitical risk driven oil price spike in a market that seemed pretty well supplied until now.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said that travel demand remained strong even as oil prices surged due to the Iran war, which will likely lead airfares to climb.

MSC Euribia has now cancelled its March 7, 2026, sailing, with more cancellations likely coming due to the situation in the Middle East.

His comments come as the war in West Asia intensified after Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel and US bases, with Israel intercepting incoming strikes.