Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone
Six killed in India's Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel
South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects
Dodgers' Eliézer Alfonzo makes MLB debut with sister, stepmother still missing in Venezuela quakes
Australian job ads in June slip 0.2% m/m, ANZ-Indeed data shows
Dollar near two-week lows as rate-hike bets recede, embattled yen in focus
Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark
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Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war
The U.S.-Iran deal may silence the guns, but it cannot alter the verdict of more than three months of war.
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Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks
Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen the waterway, shipping
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Middle East oil and gas output will take months to fully recover
LONDON, June 15 - A framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran on terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices tumbling, as traders anticipated the return of flows.
June 15, 2026
Economy|Political|World
What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war
LONDON, June 15 - This is what the U.S. and Iran, along with mediator Pakistan, have said about what is in the preliminary deal they have announced to end the war.
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger
ECB President Christine Lagarde on Monday welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying it could help reopen the Strait of
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
India's May trade gap narrows as exports rise; U.S. trade talks in focus
India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally in May as higher exports offset part of the import bill, while firms navigated
June 15, 2026
Business|Political|World
UAE urges full implementation of US-Iran deal, stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates called for full implementation of the U.S.-Iran preliminary deal to end their war, including an immediate halt to hostilities and ensuring freedom
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger
ECB President Christine Lagarde on Monday welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying it could help reopen the Strait of
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade
The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
June 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France
U.S. President Donald Trump is in France this week for a G7 summit
June 15, 2026
Political|World
Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz
Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Pakistan announced that the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Markets cheer Iran deal, wait for oil to start flowing
Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar fell in Asia trade on Monday after the U.S. and Iran agreed a peace deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and lift a U.S. blockade on Iran.
June 15, 2026
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Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close
President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalise a framework deal
June 14, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well as other shows of force before being fired upon
June 14, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release
A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work
June 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz
June 13, 2026
Economy|Political|World
U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory
The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior
June 12, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says
Negotiators for the United States and Iran are close to the finish line of a deal aimed at ending their three-month war and it could
June 12, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend
June 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say
Since the start of the Iran war and Tehran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was "closed", the market has grappled to put a
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes
Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home
June 12, 2026
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Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency
June 12, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would
June 11, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US
U.S.
June 12, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war
June 11, 2026
Business|World
US confirms third strike on Indian-crewed tankers this week
A U.S. jet fired two missiles into the engine room of the tanker Jalveer off Oman on Thursday, U.S.
June 11, 2026
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Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island
Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on
June 11, 2026
World
The Latest: Iran and US exchange fire for second day as hostilities escalate in Mideast region
Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have escalated, with Iran retaliating against U.S. air and cruise missile strikes
June 11, 2026
World
US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation
The United States launched new strikes against multiple targets overnight in Iran, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, as
June 10, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World
US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz
No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate
The U.S. has launched airstrikes against Iran, and President Donald Trump says more are coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocks
Tumult on world markets in the past week shows the economic outlook is now on a knife edge, investors said, with equal odds of an AI boom lifting growth or
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows
OPEC oil output in May hit its lowest in more than two decades, a Reuters survey found, as a U.S. naval blockade cut Iran's exports and Iran's effective
June 10, 2026
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US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic
June 09, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter
Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil
The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted
The Strait of Hormuz will be open but under new conditions to be set by Iran and Oman, including a transit fee, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday.
June 08, 2026
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire
Israel says Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war
June 07, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war
Fourteen weeks after President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran, the U.S. military is adjusting to an unusual state of conflict that is not full-
June 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran
June 06, 2026
Political|World
US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World
Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets
Global oil inventories are running dangerously low as a deal to re-open tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has
June 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command said on
June 05, 2026
World
Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government and demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal
June 04, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for
June 04, 2026
Economy|World
Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
Strain grows on shipping industry with vessels stuck inside Hormuz
Even if the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, ships trapped in the Gulf will be unable to leave without safety assurances,
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Many airlines hit hard by jet fuel price swings, not all can hedge, IATA says
Many airlines have been hit hard by price swings in the jet fuel market, and some are not in a position to hedge their exposure, the International Air
June 03, 2026
Economy|Political|World
War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was meant to break the Islamic Republic.
June 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy
Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East that lasts into next year would deal a severe blow to the global economy
June 03, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines
The European Union has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz "when conditions
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war
Oil prices climbed about 1% to a one-week high in volatile trade on Tuesday as the market waited for news on the Iran war, with Tehran reviewing a
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil market could be underpricing risks, Vitol's Bahrain chief says
The oil market is underpricing some risks from the Iran war, global commodity trading house Vitol's managing director for Bahrain, Tom Baker, said on
June 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously
Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the U.S. to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days,
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off
94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off
June 02, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue
Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-
June 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions
Global stocks clung to record highs on Monday as strong corporate results, fueled in part by artificial intelligence optimism, outweighed investor
June 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World
Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says
Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf
June 01, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says
Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran's negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon,
June 01, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time
Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while
June 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal
Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday said that any peace deal worked out between the United States and Iran would need to
June 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on
U.S. carrier JetBlue raised its second-quarter fuel costs forecast on Monday as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz entered a fourth month, driving up jet
June 01, 2026
Political|US|World
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
May 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
The U.S. military says it stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports
May 30, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
May 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait
U.S.
May 29, 2026
World
Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn't yet decided
U.S. President Donald Trump met with his advisers for about two hours but has not yet made a decision on whether to move forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars
Stock indexes closed higher on Wall Street, adding to the all-time highs they set a day earlier
May 29, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran.
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street ends higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension
U.S. stocks followed world shares higher and crude prices retreated on Friday as investors neared the end of a holiday-shortened week with renewed hopes of
May 29, 2026
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IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining
May 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with U.S.
May 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal
President Donald Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to end the war against Iran: he is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and get
May 29, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval
The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says
The U.S. said on Thursday it has imposed new sanctions on Iran's military oil trade, even as Washington and Tehran reached a tentative agreement to extend their
May 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve
The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on
May 28, 2026
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World
Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz
The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will penalize any
May 28, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military carried out new strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation that posed a threat to U.S. forces
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
US Treasury sanctions Iran's Hormuz strait authority
The United States has sanctioned the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the body Iran has set up to manage the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil settles 5% lower as investors await updates on US-Iran peace deal talks
Oil prices fell 5% to their lowest level in over a month on Wednesday as investors awaited updates on a framework of a U.S.-Iran deal to end their
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|US
Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war
Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited
An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude
May 27, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning
The Netherlands will send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean Sea as part of NATO operations to allow a possible rapid deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, should a mission
May 27, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
(Corrects first paragraph to show that state TV obtained the draft, not Tehran.
May 27, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says
An Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved in an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this
May 27, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
South Korea says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Fed's Logan: world may need to cut use of oil and natural gas
The world may need to find a way to get by on less oil and gas if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed much longer due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Dallas Federal Reserve
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close
May 26, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records
The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war
May 26, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown
Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism
The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro and yen on Tuesday, after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dented optimism for a near-term
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
May 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy
Australia, India, Japan and the United States have agreed new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, port infrastructure, and energy security to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence
May 26, 2026
Political|US|World
Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open, "one way or the other", when referring to U.S strikes on Iran on Monday.
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes
Stocks surged and the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid on Monday as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal
Oil prices fell nearly 7% on Monday as optimism grew that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of
May 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism
The dollar dropped against major currencies on Monday as hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices
May 25, 2026
Political|World
Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Europe's STOXX 600 wipes out Iran war losses on peace deal hopes, AI optimism
Europe's STOXX 600 closed at its highest level in over two months, recovering all its losses since the start of the Middle East conflict,
May 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Will they or won't they?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The ever-inching prospect of a deal to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz paved the way for investors to put on
May 25, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays
U.S.
May 24, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
May 24, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.
May 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
The U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz
May 24, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension
The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil and
May 24, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated.”
May 23, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US
Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks
Major stock indexes rose and Treasury yields eased on Friday as investors weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to
May 22, 2026
World
Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “slight progress” has been made during talks with Iran
May 22, 2026
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US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done
The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco
May 22, 2026
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Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors
Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of
May 22, 2026
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Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks
Oil prices climbed on Friday, as investors worried that the U.S. and Iran would be unable to reach a peace agreement that would allow shipping traffic to
May 22, 2026
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European shares end at more than one-month high on tech boost
European shares finished at their highest in over a month on Friday, led by technology stocks as risk sentiment got a lift on expectations
May 22, 2026
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France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
France has drafted a U.N.
May 22, 2026
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Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"
The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done,
May 22, 2026
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UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting
There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that
May 22, 2026
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NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says
NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S.
May 22, 2026
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Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher
Barclays is maintaining its 2026 average Brent crude oil price forecast at $100 a barrel though risks are skewing higher, the bank said in a note on Friday.
May 22, 2026
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China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls
As prices for physical crude oil hit all-time highs of over $160 per barrel last month, analysts and traders alike rushed
May 22, 2026
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US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,
May 21, 2026
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Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks
Oil prices fell and stocks rose on Thursday as investors were optimistic about possible progress in peace talks over
May 21, 2026
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Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months
May 21, 2026
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Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway
A Chinese-operated container ship was among the few to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, data showed on Thursday, as uncertainty grows around reopening the
May 21, 2026
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Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal
Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli
May 21, 2026
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This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance
May 21, 2026
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Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal
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May 20, 2026
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Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares
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May 20, 2026
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Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV
May 20, 2026
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In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance
May 20, 2026
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Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the beginning of a "systemic agrifood shock" that could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months, the United
May 20, 2026
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UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices
May 20, 2026
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US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure
The U.S. stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally
May 19, 2026
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Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide
Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war
May 18, 2026
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Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?
Vessels in trouble in the Strait of Hormuz call this small office in an English coastal city and the 18-person team then problem solves from thousands of miles away.
May 17, 2026
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‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
May 18, 2026
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This tiny center in a UK seaside town is the first place vessels under attack in the Persian Gulf call
This tiny center in a UK seaside town is the first place vessels under attack in the Persian Gulf call
May 17, 2026
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Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make
Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make
May 16, 2026