While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 30, 2026
Global leaders from major financial institutions have expressed concerns over the impact of the ongoing Middle East war on energy supplies. The conflict has particularly affected vulnerable economies, leading to increased fuel and fertilizer prices. Meanwhile, a drone crash in Romania injured two people, and rescue efforts continue for men trapped in a cave in Laos.
- ▪The heads of the IEA, IMF, World Bank, and WTO warned that the war in the Middle East is straining global energy supplies.
- ▪The US-Israel war on Iran has disrupted trade and raised concerns over energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪A drone crashed into a residential building in Romania, injuring two people and causing public distress.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 30, 2026Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe heads of the IEA, IMF, World Bank and WTO warned on May 29 that the war in the Middle East was straining global energy supplies.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 30, 2026, 06:34 AMUpdated May 30, 2026, 06:34 AMIMF, World Bank warn global energy under strainThe heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organisation warned on May 29 that the war in the Middle East was straining global energy supplies and hitting vulnerable economies hardest.The US-Israel war on Iran has disrupted trade, rattled financial markets and raised concerns over global energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key…
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