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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; about 100 injured in Israel

President Trump threatens Iran with military action if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US-Israel war on Iran: What's happening on day 27 of attacks?

The US and Israel's military actions against Iran are escalating amid conflicting claims of negotiations and Iran's refusal to engage.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on the Iran war: energy, markets and a dangerous illusion | Editorial

Donald Trump's strategy involves military action while seeking a way to exit the conflict without a clear negotiating position.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; about 100 injured in Israel

President Trump threatens Iran with military action if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.
#us-military
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago
World news

Iran war: US to deploy thousands more soldiers reports

The Pentagon plans to deploy 3,000 additional soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran.
World news
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

1 crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran

One crew member was rescued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Sends Thousands of Troops to Middle East Despite Very Strong Talks' To End Iran War

3,500 U.S. sailors and Marines have been deployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran and the Houthis' involvement in the conflict.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: US to deploy thousands more soldiers reports

The Pentagon plans to deploy 3,000 additional soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran.
#bank-of-england
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago
UK news

Bank of England warns Iran war could trigger financial crisis risks

Escalating Middle East tensions could lead the UK towards a financial crisis due to rising energy costs and market volatility.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Bank of England unanimously votes to pause interest rates as Iran worries grow

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% due to inflation concerns from Middle East tensions, despite previous expectations of rate cuts.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Bank of England warns Iran war could trigger financial crisis risks

Escalating Middle East tensions could lead the UK towards a financial crisis due to rising energy costs and market volatility.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Bank of England unanimously votes to pause interest rates as Iran worries grow

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% due to inflation concerns from Middle East tensions, despite previous expectations of rate cuts.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?

Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China to discuss regional stability and broker US-Iran negotiations amid escalating Middle East tensions.
#us-israel-conflict
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
World news

Middle East crisis live: oil spill warning after tanker attacked in Dubai; explosions in Tehran and Jerusalem amid wave of attacks

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: oil spill warning after tanker attacked in Dubai; explosions in Tehran and Jerusalem amid wave of attacks

Iran's attack on a tanker escalates tensions in the US-Israel conflict, impacting global oil prices and regional stability.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Houthi forces enter Iran conflict with missile attacks on Israeli military sites

The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has escalated with Houthi involvement, threatening global economic stability and regional security.
#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Rubio tells Al Jazeera Strait of Hormuz will reopen one way or another'

The Strait of Hormuz will reopen amid the conflict with Iran, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Europe news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

NATO discusses how to reopen Strait of Hormuz - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NATO allies are coordinating diplomatic and strategic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran amid Middle East tensions, while some European nations decline military involvement.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Why hasn't the UK sent warships to the Strait of Hormuz?

Donald Trump pressures UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deploy British warships to the Strait of Hormuz to maintain oil shipping routes amid Middle East tensions and rising global energy prices.
#brent-crude
World news
fromAxios
5 days ago

Oil prices rise as Iran war escalates with Houthi attacks

Brent crude oil prices rose significantly amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and threats from Iranian officials.
World politics
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Brent crude crosses $100 as Iran war escalates and the entire oil market recalibrates around one strait - Silicon Canals

Brent crude surpassing $100 per barrel reflects concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply and market dynamics.
World news
fromAxios
5 days ago

Oil prices rise as Iran war escalates with Houthi attacks

Brent crude oil prices rose significantly amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and threats from Iranian officials.
World politics
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Brent crude crosses $100 as Iran war escalates and the entire oil market recalibrates around one strait - Silicon Canals

Brent crude surpassing $100 per barrel reflects concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply and market dynamics.
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Is the US talking to Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and who is he?

Iranian leaders deny ongoing talks with the US despite Trump's claims of productive conversations aimed at resolving hostilities.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Iran Denies Talks with US Even Took Place as State Media Claims Trump Backed Down' in Fear'

Iran denies any talks with Trump's administration, contradicting claims of productive conversations leading to a pause in military strikes.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Is the US talking to Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and who is he?

Iranian leaders deny ongoing talks with the US despite Trump's claims of productive conversations aimed at resolving hostilities.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Iran Denies Talks with US Even Took Place as State Media Claims Trump Backed Down' in Fear'

Iran denies any talks with Trump's administration, contradicting claims of productive conversations leading to a pause in military strikes.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Houthi restraint driven by domestic priorities

The Houthi militia warns of potential military action if the war against Iran escalates, but remains currently inactive in the conflict.
#us-iran-relations
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Pakistan's effort to mediate U.S.-Iran talks appears to gather steam

Pakistan is facilitating indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran, with Iran confirming engagement with neighboring countries but not directly with the U.S.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US-Israel war on Iran: What's happening on day 25 of attacks?

Trump claims ongoing talks with Iran for a peace agreement, but Iran denies negotiations amid escalating military actions in the region.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

BREAKING: Trump Orders Pentagon to Halt Planned Strikes After VERY GOOD' Talks With Iran

U.S. and Iran engaged in productive talks, leading to a temporary halt in military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US considering occupying Kharg Island to force Iran to open Hormuz strait, say reports

The US is considering occupying Iran's Kharg Island to pressure Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, despite risks to American forces.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'I'm not putting US troops anywhere,' vows Donald Trump as Iran hits back at Gulf neighbours

US President Trump denies sending ground troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran and discusses oil price management.
#trump
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump has TACO-d again, this time in Iran, sparking a $1.7 trillion stock market rally in minutes, even as peace talks are in question | Fortune

Trump's statements and actions significantly influenced stock prices and oil prices amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump has TACO-d again, this time in Iran, sparking a $1.7 trillion stock market rally in minutes, even as peace talks are in question | Fortune

Trump's statements and actions significantly influenced stock prices and oil prices amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis. Could we be running on fumes once again? | CBC News

Canada prepared 50-litre gasoline rationing stamps in 1979 amid the oil crisis, though ultimately did not circulate them. A national rationing system would have allowed essential services like ambulances and farmers to get priority access to gas.
Canada news
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

1ST Airport Taxis Data Reveals Sharp Shift in Global Travel Patterns Amid Middle East Disruption

"What we are seeing is not just delays - it's systemic volatility. Flight schedules are becoming fluid, and that has a direct impact on the entire travel chain."
London startup
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel says it hit Syrian army camps in the south after Druze attacked'

The Israeli military will not allow harm to come to Druze in Syria and will continue to act for their protection. This statement underscores Israel's commitment to safeguarding the Druze community amidst ongoing violence in the region.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans

Israel confirmed it acted alone in striking an Iranian gas compound, while the U.S. and Israel coordinate on targets amid rising tensions.
#us-iran-military-conflict
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Says There's Nobody Even Shooting at Us' After Iran Reportedly Hits U.S. Fighter Jet

Trump claimed no one is firing on U.S. military forces despite reports of Iran hitting a U.S. F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Iran Steps Up Attacks On Dubai, Hits Fuel Tank Near Major Airport

The U.S. military has launched over 7,000 strikes against Iran during a three-week conflict, with uncertainty surrounding Iran's supreme leader's status and ongoing disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Trump Threatens More Kharg Attacks As Gulf Arab States' Energy Infrastructure Hit

Trump ordered strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal, destroying much of it, while threatening additional attacks and rejecting Iranian peace deal proposals as insufficient.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Says There's Nobody Even Shooting at Us' After Iran Reportedly Hits U.S. Fighter Jet

Trump claimed no one is firing on U.S. military forces despite reports of Iran hitting a U.S. F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Iran Steps Up Attacks On Dubai, Hits Fuel Tank Near Major Airport

The U.S. military has launched over 7,000 strikes against Iran during a three-week conflict, with uncertainty surrounding Iran's supreme leader's status and ongoing disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Trump Threatens More Kharg Attacks As Gulf Arab States' Energy Infrastructure Hit

Trump ordered strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal, destroying much of it, while threatening additional attacks and rejecting Iranian peace deal proposals as insufficient.
#israel-iran-conflict
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Come On!' Netanyahu Shuts Down Claims He Somehow Dragged' Trump Into War With Iran

Netanyahu defends the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, denying Israel dragged America into conflict and claiming significant damage to Iranian military infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war: Israel says Iran security chief, Basij head killed

Israel claims to have killed Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani and Basij head Gholamreza Soleimani in overnight strikes, though Iran has not confirmed their deaths.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Israel criticises Starmer's Iran stance as 'deeply unsatisfactory' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An Israeli adviser criticizes the UK government for insufficient military support against Iran, stating Israel expected stronger British backing for operations targeting Tehran's military capabilities.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Come On!' Netanyahu Shuts Down Claims He Somehow Dragged' Trump Into War With Iran

Netanyahu defends the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, denying Israel dragged America into conflict and claiming significant damage to Iranian military infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war: Israel says Iran security chief, Basij head killed

Israel claims to have killed Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani and Basij head Gholamreza Soleimani in overnight strikes, though Iran has not confirmed their deaths.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Israel criticises Starmer's Iran stance as 'deeply unsatisfactory' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An Israeli adviser criticizes the UK government for insufficient military support against Iran, stating Israel expected stronger British backing for operations targeting Tehran's military capabilities.
#iran-qatar-conflict
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran attacks cut 17% of Qatar's LNG capacity for up to 5 years: QatarEnergy

Iranian attacks destroyed 17% of Qatar's LNG capacity, causing $20 billion in annual revenue loss and potentially requiring force majeure declarations on long-term contracts for three to five years.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran attacks cut 17% of Qatar's LNG capacity for up to 5 years: QatarEnergy

Iranian attacks destroyed 17% of Qatar's LNG capacity, causing $20 billion in annual revenue loss and potentially requiring force majeure declarations on long-term contracts for three to five years.
World politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Hegseth: World Should Say 'Thank You' to Trump for Disastrous War

Secretary of Defense Hegseth claims decisive U.S. military success in Iran conflict while criticizing media coverage and demanding international gratitude for Trump's intervention decision.
#iran-israel-conflict
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The Fed to meet about interest rates. And, Sen. Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing

Iran launched missile attacks on Israel following deaths of high-ranking officials, while Israel conducted strikes on Beirut and security forces intensified surveillance within Iran amid internet blackouts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel says it killed Iran Intel minister in third assassination in 2 days

Israel claims to have killed Iran's intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib, marking a third high-profile Iranian assassination in two days following the deaths of security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Israel and Iran attack gas facilities. And, Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse, rape

Iran launched coordinated attacks on energy infrastructure in Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia following Israel's strike on Iran's gas field, causing oil prices to surge to $110 per barrel and threatening global energy security.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war: New head Khamenei vows to avenge Larijani killing

Iran's new Supreme Leader vows revenge for security chief Ali Larijani's death in an Israeli strike, while the Iranian Intelligence Minister was also killed in airstrikes, escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war: Iranian intelligence minister killed by airstrike

An airstrike killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib, confirmed by Iran's president, marking another assassination of a top Iranian official.
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard's "No War With Iran" Shirts Might Backfire Today, VOA Employees Ordered Back to Work, Maryland Gives the World a Trombone Emoji - Washingtonian

Iran attacked Tel Aviv killing two people in retaliation; Israel struck Beirut; the US bombed missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz; a National Counterterrorism Center director resigned opposing potential war with Iran.
World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka just launched a four-day work week and declared Wednesdays a holiday-and the Iran War is why | Fortune

Sri Lanka implemented a four-day workweek to conserve fuel amid Middle East tensions threatening oil shipments, with only six weeks of reserves remaining.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

Is it safe to travel to the Maldives?

The Maldives received record 2.2 million visitors in 2025 with no UK travel warnings, though Middle East tensions may cause flight disruptions via regional hubs.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Crude oil remains elevated as supply risks turn into actual disruptions - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil prices have surged 40-50% since late February due to actual Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent at USD 103.6 and WTI near USD 95, as Iran's attacks on production facilities materialize real supply losses rather than anticipated risks.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump | CBC News

Sometimes I feel like I'm going to get, like, heart attacks. You feel like how am I gonna survive? What should I do? Should I put more hours [in]? Should I work, like, 14, 15 hours? It's a very hard decision. Singh, who already works seven days a week, estimates he's shelling out an extra $150 to $200 monthly to be on the road in downtown Vancouver.
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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian strikes hit near Australian airbase in UAE, Albanese confirms

An Iranian projectile struck near Australia's Al Minhad airbase in the UAE, damaging accommodation and medical facilities, with no Australian personnel injured.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Iran claims US attacked it from the UAE as war enters its third week

The UAE reported Iranian missile and drone attacks on Sunday, with Iran claiming to target US military assets while debris damaged civilian infrastructure including an oil facility in Fujairah.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian strikes hit near Australian airbase in UAE, Albanese confirms

An Iranian projectile struck near Australia's Al Minhad airbase in the UAE, damaging accommodation and medical facilities, with no Australian personnel injured.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Iran claims US attacked it from the UAE as war enters its third week

The UAE reported Iranian missile and drone attacks on Sunday, with Iran claiming to target US military assets while debris damaged civilian infrastructure including an oil facility in Fujairah.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

U.S. tells all its embassies to 'immediately' review security after strikes

The State Department ordered all U.S. diplomatic posts worldwide to immediately conduct security evaluations due to escalating Middle East tensions and potential global spillover effects.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war: NATO making 'mistake' on Hormuz, Trump says

Trump, in a White House meeting with Irish Taoiseach Michael Martin on St. Patrick's Day, said NATO is making a "very foolish mistake" by not helping out with escorting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. "We don't need them but they should've been there," Trump said, reiterating what he said in his earlier Truth Social post.
France politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump seeks to delay summit with China's Xi amid Iran war; US embassy in Baghdad reportedly targeted in air attack

Trump may delay his China trip by a month due to ongoing conflict, though administration officials deny this relates to pressuring Beijing on Strait of Hormuz access.
#iran-us-conflict
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Republican Senator Blames Biden for Strait of Hormuz Closure

Sen. Husted blames Biden and Obama for Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz, claiming Democratic policies weakened U.S. deterrence against Iran's military capabilities.
World news
fromNewsNation
2 weeks ago

NYC protesters call for regime change in Iran as conflict escalates

Advocacy groups in New York City rallied supporting regime change in Iran and backing American and Israeli military actions, framing the conflict as finishing a decades-long war rather than starting a new one.
World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Iran openly threatens neighbor's non-U.S. assets for first time, telling UAE ports to evacuate | Fortune

Iran threatened UAE ports including the Middle East's busiest, claiming U.S. forces used them to attack Iranian territory, marking the first direct threat to a neighboring country's assets during the ongoing conflict.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
World politics

Iran's new Supreme Leader warns of 'opening other fronts' in first statement from hiding | Fortune

World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 weeks ago

Iran To Keep Strait Of Hormuz Closed, Supreme Leader Khamenei Says In First Public Comments

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to maintain closure of the Strait of Hormuz and continue striking vulnerable enemy targets in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks, causing major disruptions to global oil supplies.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Republican Senator Blames Biden for Strait of Hormuz Closure

Sen. Husted blames Biden and Obama for Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz, claiming Democratic policies weakened U.S. deterrence against Iran's military capabilities.
World news
fromNewsNation
2 weeks ago

NYC protesters call for regime change in Iran as conflict escalates

Advocacy groups in New York City rallied supporting regime change in Iran and backing American and Israeli military actions, framing the conflict as finishing a decades-long war rather than starting a new one.
World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Iran openly threatens neighbor's non-U.S. assets for first time, telling UAE ports to evacuate | Fortune

Iran threatened UAE ports including the Middle East's busiest, claiming U.S. forces used them to attack Iranian territory, marking the first direct threat to a neighboring country's assets during the ongoing conflict.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
World politics

Iran's new Supreme Leader warns of 'opening other fronts' in first statement from hiding | Fortune

World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 weeks ago

Iran To Keep Strait Of Hormuz Closed, Supreme Leader Khamenei Says In First Public Comments

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to maintain closure of the Strait of Hormuz and continue striking vulnerable enemy targets in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks, causing major disruptions to global oil supplies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK should brace for fuel rationing over Iran war crisis, Starmer warned

UK motorists face potential fuel rationing within weeks if Middle East tensions escalate, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade threatening oil supply shortages.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

UK deploys fighter jets to the Middle East 'in defence of British interests' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain deployed Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets to Middle East bases across Cyprus, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan as a defensive response to Iranian missile and drone attacks.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

The World Is A Safer Place': CNN Host Gives Props To Trump's Iran War

Trump's targeted strike on Iran's military capabilities aims to deter Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz while preserving oil infrastructure as a deterrent card.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Reportedly Orders 5,000 Marines and Sailors To The Strait of Hormuz

The request comes as Iran attacks ships and plants mines in the all-important Strait of Hormuz, responsible for the shipment of one-fifth of the world's oil. The disruption has led to globally skyrocketing gas and oil prices.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

Tens of thousands of people have gathered around the world for al-Quds Day, an annual event on the final Friday of Ramadan demonstrating solidarity with Palestine and opposition to Israeli occupation. Rallies took place across numerous countries, including Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kashmir and Yemen.
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US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A Lebanese-born U.S. citizen rammed a vehicle into a Michigan synagogue in an attack motivated by the loss of four family members in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

FBI investigates attacks in Michigan and Virginia. And, Senate passes housing bill

Israel intensified military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon with strikes on central Beirut, while Iran's new supreme leader vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and the U.S. confirmed military casualties in Iraq.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia

Drones killed two foreign nationals in Oman's Sohar province while Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter amid regional tensions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Middle East crisis live: rescue effort under way after US refuelling plane with five onboard crashes in Iraq

A US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq with five crew members; Israel launched strikes on Tehran and Beirut while US and Israeli leaders escalate rhetoric against Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kasie Hunt Confronts Jim Jordan With Old Trump Quote Criticizing Obama

Trump administration attempted negotiations with Iran while maintaining pressure on the state sponsor of terrorism, contrasting with prior criticisms of Obama's diplomatic approach.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says

British forces shot down two Iranian drones over Iraq, but some drones struck coalition bases in Erbil and Baghdad, injuring US troops.
World news
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

U.S. President Trump: Iran should skip World Cup 'for their safety'

Trump stated Iran's soccer team is welcome at the 2026 World Cup but advised against participation citing safety concerns, while Iran's sports minister declared the country cannot compete following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles

I've reviewed the charge sheet and from reading it you wouldn't know what they've done wrong. We're seeing more and more people being charged under the UAE's cyber-crime rules.
World news
France politics
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

Air France-KLM hikes long-haul ticket prices

Air France-KLM raises long-haul ticket prices due to Middle East geopolitical tensions driving jet fuel costs to $168 per barrel, with economy fares increasing approximately €50.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Stephanie Ruhle Hammers Trump Over His Description Iran War: Does That Sound Like a Little Excursion to You?'

President Trump characterized a military conflict with Iran that killed over 1,000 people, including children, as a brief 'excursion,' prompting criticism from media figures for misrepresenting the severity of the ongoing war.
World news
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Iran attacks oil facilities and Dubai airport as concerns mount over global energy supplies

Iran escalated military attacks on Persian Gulf shipping, airports, and financial institutions while facing Israeli and American airstrikes, disrupting global energy supplies and regional commerce.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Trump's flip-flopping gives juice to critics who say he just didn't have a plan for the Iran War | Fortune

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday told reporters it's up to Trump "whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end" of the war. Trump, during the course of one speech at a House Republican gathering on Monday, went from calling the war a "short-term excursion" that could end soon to proclaiming "we haven't won enough."
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