Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia
Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance
Global AI debt issuance to top $500 billion in 2026, Morgan Stanley says
Pope honors Barcelona's sacred monuments on death centenary of Sagrada Familia designer Gaudí
US Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here's what that means
Indonesia swallows 'bitter pill' to stem market rout as policy tide turns
Pope Leo puts focus on prisoners in first papal visit to a Spanish jail
Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes
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Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes
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May 05, 2026Middle East tensions
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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
U.S.
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Freedom? What freedom?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee U.S. President Donald Trump's operation "Project Freedom" hasn't got off to a promising start.
May 05, 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
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
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Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel|World
Australia's Qantas extends schedule changes, cuts local capacity through September
Australia's Qantas Airways extended its schedule adjustments across its international and domestic networks through September on Friday, citing Middle East tensions, elevated fuel
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
China's foreign minister tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
China and the U.S. should prepare for "important high-level exchanges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a call with U.S.
April 30, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media
Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy's "unacceptable and inflammatory"
April 28, 2026
Asia|Business|MidEast|Political|World
Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence
April 28, 2026
Political|World
Israel says it will attack Hezbollah 'forcefully' as four killed in strikes on southern Lebanon
Israel said on Saturday it would attack Hezbollah targets forcefully, further testing a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon that U.S.
April 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries
Oil prices whipsawed in volatile trade on Friday, but were higher on the week, as traders weighed supply disruptions against the
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh
The dollar fell on Friday, pressured by the Justice Department's decision to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair
April 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
China's behind-the-scenes role in efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict has been gaining attention
April 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan's factory activity expands at strongest pace in 4 years, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its strongest pace in four years in April as firms boosted production over concerns about potential supply shortages due to
April 23, 2026
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The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade
President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran, even as the U.S. military maintains its blockade of Iranian ports
April 21, 2026
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European shares slide on concerns of US-Iran ceasefire collapse
European shares declined on Monday, following a sharp rebound in the previous session, as investors awaited progress on possible
April 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street indexes hit record highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open
The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq each rallied to their third record close in a row on Friday, while the blue-chip Dow marked its
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started
April 16, 2026
Business|Political|Travel|World
Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE
Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates.
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed
If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab
April 01, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|World
Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports
Iran's operational headquarters must monitor "enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy" and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country's army commander-
April 02, 2026
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
No Strait talking here
It's disappointment once again for financial markets after U.S. President Donald Trump dashed hopes for a swift end to the Iran war.
April 02, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'
The Kremlin on Monday said that the Iran war was escalating in both geography and economic impact, and that the whole Middle East region was "on fire" due to the U.S. and
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's
April 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel
Delta Air, Southwest Airlines hike checked baggage fees as jet fuel prices soar
Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday they would raise fees for checked bags, as carriers seek to offset soaring jet fuel costs linked to escalating tensions in
April 07, 2026
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Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran
U.S.
April 08, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire
The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan. U.S.
April 08, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Ankara was working to extend a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, ease tensions, and ensure the continuation of
April 15, 2026
World
Israeli security cabinet discusses possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says
Israel's security cabinet convened on Wednesday to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli
April 15, 2026
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Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes
Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US-Iran ceasefire: what we know
Here is what we know following Tuesday evening's dramatic reversal by U.S. President Donald Trump of his threats to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure.
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the spring and summer months would be difficult for Ukraine as it would face pressure on the battlefield and also
April 10, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France's Macron says discussed Iran ceasefire, Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he had discussed the Iran ceasefire https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ talks and the situation in Ukraine https://
April 11, 2026
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China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint
China said a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would go against the international community's interests and urged calm and restraint by all sides.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment
European shares dipped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown nL6N40V09S of
April 13, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has blockaded Iranian ports to try to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
April 13, 2026
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
The Latest: Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for talks with the US
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz
April 10, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years
April 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack
April 02, 2026
Political|Sports|US|World
Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant
Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant
March 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety
Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety
March 06, 2026
Political|World
Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon
Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day
March 04, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran
Europe is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat
March 02, 2026
Political|World
World hurries to respond to rapidly changing war around Iran
The joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have sparked global anger and urgent diplomacy as the conflict spreads across the region
March 02, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Britain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran
March 02, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says
Three U.S. service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during the attacks on Iran
March 02, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks
The United States and Israel have clashed with Iran at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, where the U.N. chief and many countries urged a halt to their attacks and a return to negotiations
March 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
US ambassador to Israel tells embassy staff if they want to leave they ‘should do so TODAY’
US ambassador to Israel tells embassy staff if they want to leave they ‘should do so TODAY’
February 27, 2026