Middle EastWorld Trumpโs call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz brings no promises by Barbados Today 15/03/2026 written by Barbados Today 2 min read CAIRO (AP) โ US President Donald Trumpโs appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz โopen and safeโ brought … Continue Reading 15/03/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsMiddle EastNewsUnited States Mideast war could drive up shipping costs, Chamber, BPSA warn by Sheria Brathwaite 03/03/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 03/03/2026 The military conflict in the Middle East threatens to drive up freight costs, fuel prices and insurance premiums for Barbados, with the islandโs leading private sector bodies warning on Tuesday … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsMiddle EastNewsUnited StatesWorld Brace for tougher times as Mideast war threatens global economy – economistย by Shamar Blunt 02/03/2026 by Shamar Blunt 02/03/2026 Amid rising tensions in the Middle East following the outbreak of war in Iran, a University of the West Indies economist is warning Barbadians to brace for potentially severe economic … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsMiddle East Barbados concerned over Middle East conflict by Barbados Today 01/03/2026 by Barbados Today 01/03/2026 The Government of Barbados has expressed deep concern over the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. This follows attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran on … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Middle EastWorld War powers debate intensifies in US after Trump orders Iran attack by Barbados Today 28/02/2026 by Barbados Today 28/02/2026 Key members of the US Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trumpโs military attack on Iran unless the administration wins … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Middle EastWorld by Barbados Today 01/10/2025 by Barbados Today 01/10/2025 Activists on board a flotilla of vessels sailing toward Gaza said they were prepared for the Israeli navy to intervene as they approached the besieged Palestinian territory on Wednesday, after … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Middle EastWorld Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives by Barbados Today 14/09/2025 by Barbados Today 14/09/2025 CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli forces destroyed at least 30 residential buildings in Gaza City and forced thousands of people from their homes, Palestinian officials said, as U.S. Secretary of State … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsMiddle EastWorld Barbados condemns Israeli strikes on Qatar by Barbados Today 11/09/2025 by Barbados Today 11/09/2025 The Government of Barbados has condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Qatar, expressing solidarity with the Qatari government and people and reaffirming its commitment to international law and peace in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Middle EastWorld Netanyahu says heโll push ahead with Gaza City takeover and renewed ceasefire talks by Barbados Today 21/08/2025 by Barbados Today 21/08/2025 DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) โ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Middle EastWorld Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza by Barbados Today 09/08/2025 by Barbados Today 09/08/2025 DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) โ International condemnation grew Saturday over Israelโs decision for a military takeover of Gaza City, while tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in what local … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
