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Global economy hinges on Middle East war, OECD says

Jun 3, 2026, 08:39 GMT+1

The global economy’s outlook depends heavily on the Middle East war, which has already weakened growth and could still trigger recessions and stronger inflation, said the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

The Paris-based organization said price pressures and weaker demand were likely to persist and could worsen even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

In its latest economic outlook, the OECD raised its inflation estimates for 2027 under a scenario of limited disruption, while making only minor changes to already weak growth forecasts issued in March.

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Kuwait Airways temporarily suspends operations after Iran attack on airport

Jun 3, 2026, 07:52 GMT+1

Kuwait Airways suspended operations on Wednesday after an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport, the airline said.

Kuwait Airways said later in the day that it resumed flights from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport after assessing damage caused by the attack.

Bahrain says it intercepted Iran missiles, drones targeting civilian sites

Jun 3, 2026, 07:47 GMT+1

Bahrain’s military said on Wednesday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed three Iranian missiles and several drones targeting civilian sites in the country.

The Bahrain Defense Force said Iran was continuing a systematic hostile approach through missile and drone attacks.

It said all military branches and units were on the highest level of readiness to defend Bahrain.

The military urged residents not to approach or touch any suspicious objects left from Iran’s attack and to report them immediately.

It said using missiles and drones to target civilian sites and private property was a clear violation of international humanitarian law.

Iran attack damages Kuwait airport, causes injuries

Jun 3, 2026, 06:52 GMT+1

Kuwait activated an emergency plan at its international airport on Wednesday after Iranian drones and missiles targeted the T1 terminal building, the country’s civil aviation authority said.

The authority said the attack caused severe damage to several airport facilities and left people injured.

Flights were suspended and diverted to alternative airports until further notice, it said.

Debris burns on the ground in a parking lot following reports of missile and drone attacks, in Sabah Al Nasser, Kuwait on June 3, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.
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Debris burns on the ground in a parking lot following reports of missile and drone attacks, in Sabah Al Nasser, Kuwait on June 3, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Iran attack damages Kuwait airport, causes injuries

Jun 3, 2026, 06:49 GMT+1
Iran attack damages Kuwait airport, causes injuries
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Debris burns on the ground in a parking lot following reports of missile and drone attacks, in Sabah Al Nasser, Kuwait on June 3, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Kuwait activated an emergency plan at its international airport on Wednesday after Iranian drones and missiles targeted the T1 terminal building, the country’s civil aviation authority said.

The authority said the attack caused severe damage to several airport facilities and left people injured.

Flights were suspended and diverted to alternative airports until further notice, it said.

Iran industry slows narrowing power gap – Etemad

Jun 3, 2026, 06:16 GMT+1

Iran’s reported decline in electricity imbalance is more likely the result of an industrial slowdown than an improvement in power generation capacity, Etemad newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing experts.

The report said lower electricity use by industries, caused by falling output, factory shutdowns and energy restrictions on production units, had temporarily narrowed the apparent gap between supply and demand.

Experts said the trend did not mean Iran’s electricity imbalance crisis had been resolved.