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Today: August 14, 2026
Today: August 14, 2026

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With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets

As Israeli restrictions continue to curb the entry of goods into Gaza, local carpenters are turning to scrap wood and shipping pallets to make much-needed

With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets
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Embraer eyes new Middle East defense deals after UAE order

Brazil's Embraer expects new defense aircraft deals in the Middle East, including government-to-government procurements, after a landmark order for C-390

Embraer eyes new Middle East defense deals after UAE order
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
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Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West

Russia has emerged as the main supplier of oil to Syria, Reuters reporting shows, despite the new government's alignment with the West and widespread

Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
Business|Economy|Environment|World

ConocoPhillips trims production outlook as Iran war disrupts Qatar LNG operations

ConocoPhillips on Thursday forecast lower annual output after the shale producer excluded Qatar from its near-term outlook, citing disruption to its

ConocoPhillips trims production outlook as Iran war disrupts Qatar LNG operations
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The death of a Lebanese village

In a parking lot strewn with rubbish near Beirut's Mediterranean coast, Hassan Yahya has taped a cardboard sign to a traffic signal pole beside the

The death of a Lebanese village
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How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive

How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive

How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive
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US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

The United States and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway at the United Nations

US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN
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Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets

Two months since the outbreak of the Iran war, the charts below show how the economic toll is spreading beyond the Middle East, with

Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets
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Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday visited Saudi Arabia for the second time in a month, as Kyiv seeks to bolster security co-operation and advertise its

Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit
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US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shakeup at the

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say
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ServiceNow flags Middle East deal delays, shares crash

ServiceNow reported on Wednesday that delays in closing several large government deals in the Middle East hurt first-quarter subscription revenue growth, sending

ServiceNow flags Middle East deal delays, shares crash
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

'Lipstick effect' boosts L'Oreal sales as crisis-weary consumers turn to beauty

L'Oreal posted its fastest quarterly sales growth in two years on Wednesday and said it was optimistic about growth, despite growing concerns about a

'Lipstick effect' boosts L'Oreal sales as crisis-weary consumers turn to beauty
Europe|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack

The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc partners for help

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
Business|Economy|Environment|World

How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by daily output lost, though

How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
Asia|Political|Technology|World

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says

The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
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Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration

President Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was considering helping the United Arab Emirates financially and a currency swap with the Middle East nation was

Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration
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Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally

Oil prices climbed following the latest rise of U.S.-Iran tensions, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war

Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
MidEast|Political|World

Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon; US to host talks on Thursday

Israel on Monday told residents of south Lebanon to stay out of a belt of territory at the border

Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon; US to host talks on Thursday
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Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly
Political|US|World

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended.

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks.

Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks
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Trading Day: April fool of hope

Stocks rose on Wednesday and oil and the dollar fell on continued optimism that de-escalation in the Middle East is imminent. U.S.

Trading Day: April fool of hope
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From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover
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IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

Asia is more vulnerable to an energy shock than other regions because of its heavy reliance on Middle East fuel, an International Monetary Fund

IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany

China on Thursday repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in conversations with Western counterparts, widening its

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers

By Michael S.

Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers
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Wall Street opens higher with earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the latest developments in the Middle East and a raft of corporate earnings, while awaiting remarks

Wall Street opens higher with earnings in focus
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying he was seeking greater access for

Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace

The international rule of law must be upheld for peace and stability to prevail in the Middle East, China's President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, in a rebuke

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war

The World Steel Association on Tuesday cut its forecast for global crude steel demand this year, partly due to the Iran war slashing consumption in the

Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war
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LVMH shares fall after Iran war hits first-quarter sales

Shares in French luxury goods group LVMH fell as much as 3% on Tuesday after first-quarter sales were hit as the war in Iran dented spending by Middle Eastern

LVMH shares fall after Iran war hits first-quarter sales
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call

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Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call
Business|Economy|Opinion|Political|World

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

China and Russia view the latest Washington intervention in the Middle East as a further decline of the United States’ global power.

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game
Europe|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China

With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East

Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran

President Donald Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war did not always hew to the facts

FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran
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Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan

Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare

Commercial data centers have become critical infrastructure, supporting everything from financial transactions to government services. And critical infrastructure is often targeted in war.

Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
Business|Technology|World

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon's latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah as war flares again

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon are driving thousands of families to flee again, and some longtime Hezbollah supporters are now openly blaming the group

Lebanon's latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah as war flares again
Economy|Political|Travel|World

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
Opinion|Political|World

47 years of deep mistrust and misperception paved the way to war between Iran and the US − and complicate any negotiations

The war that began Feb. 28 hews to a familiar, dangerous pattern, writes an Iran expert, from deep, historical mistrust and incompatible strategic interests to miscommunication and misperception.

47 years of deep mistrust and misperception paved the way to war between Iran and the US − and complicate any negotiations
Opinion|Political|Science|World

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction

More than 20 years after the US military success in Iraq, the outcome of the US effort at regime change wasn’t as expected, and authoritarians with close ties to Iran now rule the country.

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump says that the war with Iran began because that country was starting work on a new site for developing material for nuclear weapons

The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Business|Sports|Travel|World

Rahm helped Detry get out of the Middle East. Now they're tied for the lead in LIV Golf

Thomas Detry was among eight players from LIV Golf stuck in the Middle East during the Israeli-U.S. attacks on Iran

Rahm helped Detry get out of the Middle East. Now they're tied for the lead in LIV Golf
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making space for conversation, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply

The war in the Mideast is sending shudders through global energy markets

Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks

As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies

Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World

Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room

Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room

Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room
MidEast|Political|World

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind

Saturday’s military operation against Iran shows the dramatic evolution in risk tolerance that President Donald Trump has made in a matter of months

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost
Americas|MidEast|Political|World

A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

A new Gallup poll shows that American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis

A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Education|World

Students in Iran hold anti-government protests as US forces gather for possible strikes

Students have held anti-government protests at universities across Iran’s capital, according to witnesses and videos circulating online

Students in Iran hold anti-government protests as US forces gather for possible strikes
MidEast|Travel|US|World

State Department orders nonessential US diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran soar

The United States has ordered nonessential diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions over Iran rise with the threat of a potentially imminent military strike

State Department orders nonessential US diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran soar
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel

Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel

Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s  comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel
MidEast|Political|World

US ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East

Arab and Muslim countries are sharply condemning comments by the U.S. ambassador to Israel, who said in an interview that Israel had a right to much of the Middle East

US ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East
Political|Science|World

Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime

Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime

Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime
MidEast|Political|US|World

US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say

US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say

US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say
MidEast|Political|World

Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary

Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary

Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Homeland Security seems certain to shut down tonight

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse, and a shutdown looks certain

The Latest: Homeland Security seems certain to shut down tonight
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Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'

President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran

Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue as Israel wants them expanded

President Donald Trump met privately with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday and says he pushed Israel to back continued U.S. talks with Iran on a nuclear deal

Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue as Israel wants them expanded
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Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says

Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived

Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists

As Israeli strikes killed two dozen Palestinians on Wednesday, many in Gaza wondered what had become of the ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas in October

The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition

Donald Trump credits the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him win over Michigan's Arab American community during the 2024 presidential campaign

Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition
MidEast|Political|US|World

US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say

US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say

US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say
MidEast|Political|US|World

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high
Economy|Health|Political|World

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase

Top U.S. envoys have met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to advance the ceasefire in Gaza

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase