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Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection
Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection
September 22, 2026ABIN
Opinion|Political
Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new CNN poll
Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new CNN poll
September 22, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|US
Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump
Two Republicans in tight US Senate races called on Monday for a swift end to the war in Iran, the latest sign that vulnerable candidates are trying to put some
September 22, 2026
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Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% - the lowest of his political career - as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost
September 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over artificial intelligence
World and business leaders this week will grapple with the urgent costs of climate change
September 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Qatar's wealth fund and JP Morgan Asset Management to launch $20 billion partnership
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund QIA and JP Morgan Asset Management plan to launch a $20 billion strategic partnership across public and private markets in
September 21, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology
Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible
Diesel prices have rallied in Europe and the United States to record highs as wars in Iran and Ukraine sharply cut exports from some of the
September 21, 2026
Arts|Interview
Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring
In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a
September 21, 2026
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US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports
More US troops have died during the US-Israeli war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed, the Washington Post reported on Friday.
September 19, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate
The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3
September 19, 2026
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Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe
NATO's top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, took part in a virtual briefing on Friday for Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on potential approaches
September 18, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast
Global rate-hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflation
The prospect of a new global interest rate-tightening cycle is coming into view as some of the world's top central banks raise rates and signal more
September 18, 2026
Economy|Political|World
South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country
September 18, 2026
Political
Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy
Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities
September 18, 2026
Business|Finance
Ocean container shipping rates could test record highs as Iran war fuel spike drives rise, analysts say
The off-contract ocean container shipping rate from China to the U.S.
September 18, 2026
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Iran war pushes diesel – the economy’s lifeblood – to record high prices, with no relief on the horizon
The country, and the world, have been losing diesel refining capacity for many years and can’t just ramp up production to fill the shortages.
September 18, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science
The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet
Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran
September 17, 2026
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The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 to address high inflation
September 16, 2026
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Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment
Speaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections
September 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
US stocks slip after the Fed hikes interest rates and hints more increases may be on the way
U.S. stocks slipped after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested more increases may be ahead as it tries to get the nation’s high inflation under control
September 16, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
France to extend targeted fuel aid measures until end of year
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked ministers to extend targeted support for sectors hit hard by surging fuel prices stemming from the Iran war until the end
September 16, 2026
Election|Political|US
House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote
House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote
September 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter
South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil
September 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
US court accepts airBaltic Chapter 11 filing, Latvian prime minister says
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved Latvian carrier airBaltic's request to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and begin restructuring its debt, Prime
September 16, 2026
Economy
House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran
September 16, 2026
Economy
Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says
The six-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress' nonpartisan
September 16, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance
German investor morale stabilises in September, ZEW finds
German investor morale stabilised in September, while the assessment of the current economic situation improved significantly.
September 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation
September 15, 2026
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US watchdog tallies Iran war's hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more
A U.S. government watchdog has released its first report on the impact of the Iran war
September 15, 2026
Economy|Political
Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war
Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war
September 15, 2026
Arts
Oman postpones regional talks on Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments
Oman said it had to postpone a meeting with Iran and other regional countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz
September 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Science
Why Trump’s effort to build more refineries won’t lower gas prices
Why Trump’s effort to build more refineries won’t lower gas prices
September 13, 2026
Business|Economy
Can the oil market survive a forever war with Iran?
Can the oil market survive a forever war with Iran?
September 12, 2026
Arts|Interview|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology
‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast
‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast
September 12, 2026
Arts|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Science|Technology|World
Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires
Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires
September 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb
Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war are keeping costs elevated
September 10, 2026
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Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn
September 11, 2026
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The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy
The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy
September 11, 2026
Business|Economy
Modi holds talks with Putin and Iran's president before the BRICS summit of 11 nations
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held talks before a BRICS summit in New Delhi
September 11, 2026
Business|Economy
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel
September 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World
Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge
Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge
September 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation
The European Central Bank is raising interest rates to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war
September 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast
ECB raises interest rates, bolstering bets for further moves
The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year to quell an energy-driven inflation rise
September 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Malaysian data centres guzzle more power as temperatures soar
Malaysia's data centres are consuming more power as temperatures rise, leaving a 9 gigawatt gas-fired capacity gap for the government to fill by 2032,
September 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran war and refinery issues
Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon
September 07, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|US|World
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they have held encouraging talks in Kyiv
September 06, 2026
Business|Economy
OPEC+ keeps oil output policy unchanged for October
OPEC+ kept its oil output policy unchanged for October at a meeting on Sunday, it said in a statement, as the producer group
September 06, 2026
Business|Economy
Americans hit with record-high Labor Day Weekend gasoline prices
With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans face record-high gasoline prices for Labor Day
September 05, 2026
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White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
The White House has reviewed candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, three
September 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike
Stocks fell on Wall Street and Treasury yields rose after a surprisingly strong report on the job market appeared to increase chances that the U.S. central bank could raise interest rates later this month
September 04, 2026
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Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers
Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers
September 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
What to know about the Falkland Islands as Argentina's Milei escalates sovereignty push
Argentine President Javier Milei has stepped up his country's claim to the Falkland Islands by announcing plans to sanction companies involved in oil
April 24, 2026
Europe|Interview|Political|World
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute, seizing on Trump comments and oil tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating his country’s dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands
September 04, 2026
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US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition
U.S.
September 04, 2026
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Science
US diesel prices hit record high as conflicts intensify supply crunch
Average U.S. diesel prices jumped to record highs on Thursday, as a global supply crunch intensified after renewed hostilities between the U.S. and
September 04, 2026
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Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait
Iranian mourners carried caskets at a funeral on Thursday for victims of a U.S. airstrike said to have struck a wedding party, and Tehran launched missiles and drones
September 03, 2026
Political|US|World
US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says
U.S.
September 03, 2026
Economy|Finance
Bank of England's Pill says higher rates would help head off inflation pressure
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said that raising interest rates now would help reduce the chance that the central bank has to be more aggressive in future to tame
September 03, 2026
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Lutnick apologizes for saying no Americans have died in Iran war
U.S.
September 03, 2026
Political|US|World
Lutnick apologizes for asserting that there ‘haven’t been American deaths’ from the Iran war
Lutnick apologizes for asserting that there ‘haven’t been American deaths’ from the Iran war
September 03, 2026
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Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested
Beginning on Day One, Democrats say they plan to “hold the crooks accountable” and work on legislation to lower the high costs of living That’s the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made if Democrats seize majority control in the midterm elections and confront President Donald Trump's administration
September 03, 2026
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Trump aides seek 'quiet' in Iran war but say attacks may intensify after November elections
Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections
September 02, 2026
Business|Economy
The Latest: Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves
Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves
September 02, 2026
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Wall Street rises as tech stocks climb and oil prices, bond yields hold relatively steady
Stocks rose on Wall Street as gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helped boost the market after a downbeat start to the week
September 02, 2026
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Driscoll offered no reason for his exit as Army secretary but said Wednesday was his last full day
Dan Driscoll said his last full day as Army secretary was Wednesday
September 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
DIW raises German economic growth forecasts as exports beat expectations
The German Institute for Economic Research, DIW Berlin, sharply raised its growth forecasts for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday,
September 02, 2026
Business
OPEC+ likely to keep oil output policy unchanged on Sunday, sources say
OPEC+ is likely to keep its oil output policy unchanged for October at a meeting on Sunday, three sources close to the matter told
September 02, 2026
Arts|Finance|Science|Technology
Bonds boil
A new wave of strikes in the Iran war this week has seen energy prices surge once again, adding fuel to the selloff across world bond markets as investors brace for a
September 02, 2026
Economy|Political|US
Trump pledged fiscal restraint. Instead, debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs rise
Donald Trump returned to the White House promising to get the United States' financial house in order by slashing the scope of the federal government,
September 02, 2026
Travel
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after months of combat in Middle East
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after months of combat in Middle East
September 02, 2026
Political|World
US military says it completed latest wave of strikes on Iran
The U.S. military said late on Tuesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, saying it struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets as
September 02, 2026
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Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job
President Donald Trump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job
September 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Stocks slip on Wall Street under pressure from higher oil prices and rising bond yields
Stocks fell on Wall Street as another round of U.S. military strikes on Iran sent oil prices higher, stoking worries about stubbornly high inflation
September 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Euro zone inflation rises above 3%, cementing ECB rate hike bets
Euro zone inflation rose back above 3% in August on higher energy costs, cementing an already solid case for another European Central Bank interest rate
September 01, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World
US irks G20 ministers by bringing back Russia, barring journalists
The United States' move to welcome Russia back to a meeting of G20 countries on Monday while denying some
August 31, 2026
Science|Technology
New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says
Lockheed Martin has touted the pinpoint accuracy of its Precision Strike Missile
August 31, 2026
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
September risks are stacking up hard and fast for world markets
Traders will return from their August breaks to a host of risks for markets, including rising concern about high government
August 28, 2026
Arts|Education|Finance
US Treasury's Bessent faces G20 diplomacy test amid tariffs, Iran war, bond turmoil
U.S.
August 30, 2026
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Six months into the Iran war, Iranian Americans remain divided over what comes next
Six months into the Iran war, Iranian Americans remain divided over what comes next
August 29, 2026
Arts
War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions
Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the U.S., with the supreme leader urging the
August 29, 2026
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US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies
American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East
August 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation
The Trump administration is limiting an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates and accusing the financial institution of supporting Iran's leadership
August 28, 2026
Arts
US hits Egyptian bank branches with Iran sanctions as war marks six months
The U.S. imposed Iran-related sanctions on an Egyptian bank on Friday, part of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's campaign to
August 28, 2026
Economy
Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war boosts gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say
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August 28, 2026
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Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark
August 28, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate
The Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate.
August 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Six months and counting
From the Editor U.S. President Donald Trump originally said the Iran war would last four to five weeks, but we’re now hitting the six-month mark.
August 28, 2026