Fiserv, service station operators including BP warn US stores on illegal vapes
Colombia's Petro discusses anti-drug efforts, sanctions list with Trump
Ukrainian family in Kyiv loses treasured cultural items in Russian attack
Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary
Teammates of Travis Kelce and others around sports expected to attend his wedding to Taylor Swift
What we know: LeBron James considering a slew of options in free agency
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
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
Business|Economy|Environment|World
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
Business|Economy|World
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
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
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
France has drafted a U.N.
May 22, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
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
Europe|Finance|Political|US|World
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
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
Business|Economy|Technology|World
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
Economy|Political|World
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
Business|Economy|World
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
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
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal
U.S.
May 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares
U.S.
May 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
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
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
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
Business|Economy|Environment|World
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
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
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
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World
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
MidEast|Political|World
‘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
Business|Europe|World
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
Business|Economy|US|World
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
Economy|Environment|Health|World
‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations
May 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
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
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|World
New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state
May 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|World
Iran allowing transit of Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Fars news reports
Iran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
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
Business|Economy|World
India says safe, unimpeded maritime flows vital for global economic well-being
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that "safe, unimpeded maritime flows" through international waters, including the Strait of Hormuz and
May 14, 2026
Asia|Business|World
South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports
The possibility that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul
May 14, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iranian strike
A unit of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Wednesday that one of its tankers struck by Iranian drones last week has leaked a small amount of fuel off the
May 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on
May 13, 2026
Asia|Political|World
South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control
Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with
May 12, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader
May 12, 2026
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Stocks fall, oil rallies as Middle East peace hopes fade
Wall Street's main equity indexes dipped on Tuesday and the dollar rose as U.S. inflation climbed and oil gained for a third
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says
Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic
May 12, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia
U.S.
May 12, 2026
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Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens
Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens
May 12, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade
U.S.
May 11, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China
Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky
May 11, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war
Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war
May 12, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war
May 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"
Oil prices settled almost 3% higher on Monday after U.S.
May 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Stocks edge up ahead of US-China meeting; oil rallies on US-Iran stalemate
U.S. equity indexes inched ahead to record closing highs while the dollar edged higher on Monday, as investors awaited a meeting
May 11, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday for talks on the Iran war, its impact on the Gulf and efforts to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of
May 11, 2026
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response
South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in
May 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz
Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profits amid tight global oil supplies
May 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'
President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, dashing hopes for
May 09, 2026
Business|Political|World
Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war, IRNA says
Iran has sent its response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month war to mediator, Pakistan, Iran's IRNA news agency said on Sunday.
May 10, 2026
World
Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned of a “heavy assault” on one of the U.S. bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked
May 09, 2026
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of
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
Economy|Political|World
Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flares
Efforts to end the war between the U.S. and Iran appeared to stall as the two sides traded fire in the Gulf on Friday,
May 08, 2026
Political|US|World
US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire
US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire
May 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite
Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite
May 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|MidEast|World
South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute
South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Friday that government investigators had started examining the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a Korean-operated vessel amid
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
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U_S_ military says that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three U_S_ Navy ships as they transited the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”
May 07, 2026
Political|US|World
US military says it carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran
The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S.
May 08, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire
President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S.
May 08, 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|Political|World
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are
May 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil prices settle 1% lower in volatile trading after US mulls resuming Strait of Hormuz military escorts
Oil prices swung between gains and losses in volatile trading on Thursday, ultimately settling lower after a report said Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted
May 07, 2026
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Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
These numbers show the global impact of Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
With their location trackers shut off to avoid Iranian attacks, the United Arab Emirates and buyers have recently sailed several
May 07, 2026