Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
Magic, Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney are finalizing deal to make him their head coach, AP source says
What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation risk
Giants' Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald Trump
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Bank of England's Greene says central banks can't assume Iran war impact will be temporary
Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said central banks should
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US home builder sentiment ticks up in May but broad pessimism remains prevalent
U.S. home builder sentiment unexpectedly improved in May, but construction firm attitudes about the housing market remain subdued as the war in Iran stokes inflation pressures that
May 18, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World
Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance
European leaders are learning they cannot rely on Washington, and that the US will act against their interests and at their economic expense.
May 18, 2026
Americas|Political|Technology|US|World
US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture
US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture
May 16, 2026
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Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says
May 16, 2026
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Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
The U.S. stock market fell from its records and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market
May 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there
May 15, 2026
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Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say
Israeli forces set up a temporary post in the Iraqi desert during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to officials
May 15, 2026
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Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours
Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours
May 15, 2026
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Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
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May 14, 2026
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Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000
The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
BoE's Pill calls for 'prompt but modest' rate hike to quell inflation pressure
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Thursday a "prompt but modest" increase in interest rates would help to head off the risk of inflation pressure caused by
May 14, 2026
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Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets
Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon
Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon
May 14, 2026
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US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran
May 14, 2026
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White House scrambles for gas-price relief as Iran war drags on
Trump administration officials are scrambling to contain the economic and political fallout of the war with Iran, three people
May 14, 2026
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Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk
Iran’s foreign minister urged BRICS nations on Thursday to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States
May 14, 2026
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AI rally powers on, Trump-Xi summit takes centre stage
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The record-setting AI-led rally appears to be chugging along just fine as investors shrug off the prospect of interest rates
May 14, 2026
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BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity
BRICS foreign ministers have started a two-day meeting in New Delhi
May 14, 2026
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UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says he quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Iran war
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market
Air India's thousands of flight cuts due to the Iran war and Pakistan's airspace ban have become a boon for foreign carriers, with Lufthansa Group
May 14, 2026
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Gloom in UK housing market shows no sign of lifting, RICS survey shows
Buyers in Britain's housing market stayed downbeat last month as the economic fallout from the Iran war and rising mortgage rates weighed on sentiment, a survey from the Royal
May 14, 2026
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Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting
Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday as investors worried about possible U.S. interest rate hikes and awaited updates on a high-stakes summit in
May 13, 2026
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Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output
Refinery attacks tied to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have knocked out nearly 9% of global oil refining capacity in recent months,
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Fed is 'dead serious' about getting inflation down, Kashkari says
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Wednesday that the U.S. labor market looks "a bit better" than it did earlier this year, while the Iran war has worsened
May 13, 2026
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Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers
U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month
May 13, 2026
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US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and
May 13, 2026
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Iran war brings Turkey-PKK peace process to near standstill
Just two weeks after Turkey's parliament made recommendations on how to advance the country's peace process with Kurdish
May 13, 2026
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Swiss considering rival air defences after Washington delays Patriots over Iran war
Switzerland said on Wednesday it will look into whether to buy air-defence systems from other suppliers, after the United States informed it that long-delayed Patriot
May 13, 2026
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India races to shield economy from Iran war-driven oil shock, capital stress
A sustained spike in energy prices triggered by the Iran war has clouded India's macroeconomic outlook, spurring crisis-era measures from
May 13, 2026
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Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming
Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the
May 13, 2026
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Japanese investors sell foreign stocks in April as energy costs rise
Japanese investors turned net sellers of foreign stocks for the first time in four months in April, as concerns over higher energy costs from the Iran war and the risk of broader
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink
May 13, 2026
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The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|Interview
Food truck feels the pinch from rising gas and food prices
Anabel Martinez, the owner of Eagles Tacos in Los Angeles, says her food truck business has taken a huge hit from the fluctuations in fuel and food prices since the beginning of the war in Iran. CNN’s Julia Vargas Jones speaks to Martinez about how she has been handling the economic turmoil and how she feels about the war.
May 12, 2026
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Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled
Kuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation
May 12, 2026
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Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles
May 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at
May 12, 2026
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The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World
Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.
May 12, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia
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May 12, 2026
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UK consumers cut spending for first time since late 2024, Barclays card data shows
British consumers, shaken by the widening economic fallout from the Iran war, cut their spending last month for the first time since November 2024 as they focused on essentials
May 12, 2026
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Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records
Oil prices rose as the war with Iran threatens to drag on, but U.S. stocks nevertheless inched to more records
May 11, 2026
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Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
Costs are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment in the coming months
May 11, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday discussed with the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE's assistance in bringing Ukrainians back from
May 11, 2026
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Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump–Xi talks
The Iran war has strained U.S.–Chinese ties further and looks set to dominate the May 14 to 15 summit between U.S.
May 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political
Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar
A referendum on Oregon's primary ballot seeking to repeal a Democratic gas tax increase is complicating the affordability message central to the party's midterm election strategy
May 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran
May 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens
China's export growth gathered pace in April as factories raced to meet a wave of overseas orders from buyers seeking to stockpile
May 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'
President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners
May 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report
The ongoing war with Iran and its shock to oil prices and supplies have rocketed to the top of the list of concerns for financial stability, according
May 09, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto
Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes,
May 09, 2026
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US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices
U.S. stocks rose to records following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected
May 08, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Diamondback bets on wider WTI-Brent gap amid US export ban concerns
U.S. producer Diamondback Energy bought options to sell the price difference between U.S.
May 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks
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May 08, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged European allies to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action against Iran, even as he sought to repair strained ties with Italy and the Vatican
May 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
America’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war
May 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Consumer sentiment declines to another new record low as Americans fret over Iran war
Consumer sentiment declines to another new record low as Americans fret over Iran war
May 08, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World
Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
A Vatican statement after Pope Leo's meeting with U.S.
May 08, 2026
Economy|Food|World
World food prices rise to more than three year high in April, FAO says
World food prices climbed in April to their highest in more than three years, with vegetable oils particularly elevated due to the Iran war and the effective closure of the
May 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Iran price shock highlights limits of inflation-linked bonds
Inflation-linked bonds — despite the promise in their name — have stumbled along with the rest of the bond market as the Iran war drives
May 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
ASEAN summit ends with only a push to fast-track oil share pact
Southeast Asian leaders were united on Friday in calling for a regional fuel-sharing framework to be ratified quickly, as their summit ended
May 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China's exports likely picked up pace in April on Iran war stockpiling: Reuters Poll
China's export growth likely quickened in April, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as companies rushed to stockpile components from the manufacturing powerhouse amid fears
May 08, 2026
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World
Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump
Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump
May 06, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U_S_ military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces."
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ECB's Schnabel sees 'disconnect' between stock market valuations and geopolitics
European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said on Thursday that there appeared to be a disconnect between record stock market valuations and the risks facing the
May 08, 2026
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Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers
With the war in Iran and economic concerns putting pressure on consumers and how they spend their money, Whirlpool is having to adjust to Americans delaying big-ticket purchases while also raising prices to help stabilize its North American business
May 07, 2026
Economy|Finance|World
Germany's tax experts cut revenue forecast, adding pressure on strained budget
Germany's council of tax experts cut its forecast for tax revenues over the next five years, heaping more pressure on a government already
May 07, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
After Beirut strike, Netanyahu says 'no immunity' for militants
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday there was no "immunity" for Israel's enemies, a day after the Israeli military targeted a
May 07, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?
President Donald Trump announced that he will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as a rift over the Iran war widens between the Republican's
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries
A growing number of Democratic primary challengers are making opposition to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee a campaign issue as they seek to
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel
The jump in diesel prices triggered by the Iran war is expected to accelerate electrification of China’s heavy truck fleet this year, analysts
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Wall Street bonuses seen flat to slightly positive in 2026 as Iran war and private credit turmoil hurt
Wall Street bonuses are likely to be flat to slightly positive in 2026, as geopolitical tensions due to the Iran war and the private credit turmoil could
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political
Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting
Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Emirates' cash reserves, fuel hedging help airline ride out Iran war turmoil
Emirates airline has the financial muscle to withstand higher jet fuel prices and disruption from the Iran war, the Gulf carrier said on
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK builders hit by biggest surge in cost inflation in nearly four years
British builders saw one of the biggest month-on-month jumps in cost inflation on record in April, according to a survey on Thursday that also showed the Iran war increased
May 07, 2026
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Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war
Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war
Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war
May 07, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
In 24 hours, the Trump administration’s stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war
May 06, 2026
Opinion|Political|US|World
Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?
Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed
May 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began
May 06, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study finds
Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy’s disparities, new research released Wednesday showed
May 06, 2026
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US dollar to remain stuck in range, dependent on the Strait of Hormuz
Developments in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will steer the dollar in the near term, said FX strategists in a Reuters poll, who held on to their
May 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB wage tracker shows stable wage growth ahead
Euro zone negotiated wage growth trends are largely unchanged since the start of the Iran war, the European Central Bank's wage tracker showed on Wednesday, offering
May 06, 2026
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Pandora says split in US economy is deepening as middle earners cut spending
Jewellery brand Pandora said a drop in spending by mid- to low-earners pushed down comparable sales by 2% in North America, as new CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier
May 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK services firms report sharpest rise in costs since late 2022
British services firms last month reported the sharpest acceleration in cost pressures in three-and-a-half years as the Iran war drove up prices for fuel and raw materials, a
May 06, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US
Vice President Vance woos Iowa Republican voters ahead of 2028
Vice President JD Vance has visited Iowa to promote the administration's tax and tariff policies while campaigning on behalf of Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn
May 05, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican this week
President Donald Trump is renewing his criticism of Pope Leo XIV
May 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|Technology
Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus
Middle East tensions including war in Iran have led Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen to put expansion plans in the region on hold, as
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
The Iran war has made life even more precarious for millions of foreign workers in the Middle East
May 04, 2026
Political|US|World
Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel
JetBlue, Frontier shares rise as Spirit shutdown makes room for growth
Shares of Frontier Airlines and JetBlue Airways rose on Monday, after rival Spirit Airlines shut shop, fueling hopes the carriers can capture market share, control
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable
A European Central Bank rate hike in June is all but inevitable as higher energy costs are bound to spread to the broader economy and developments in the Iran war have not
May 04, 2026