Economy
Oil Rises As US Orders Diplomats To Leave Saudi Arabia Amid Tensions
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THE BRIEF
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Brent crude futures rose $1.29 to $110.11 a barrel and WTI gained 97 cents to $98.12 on Thursday as rising Middle East tensions prompted diplomatic withdrawals.
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The US State Department ordered diplomats and family members to leave missions in Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks that killed three people at a civilian airport and a Dammam oil field.
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India urged its nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow safety directives, stay indoors, and avoid open areas, windows, and rooftops amid escalating security concerns.