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Today: March 13, 2026
Today: March 13, 2026

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Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
Business|Economy|World

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

When will prices at the pump start to fall?
Economy|Environment|US

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda
Science|Technology|World

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Sports|World

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Crime|World

What we know about the US consulate shooting in Toronto

What we know about the US consulate shooting in Toronto

What we know about the US consulate shooting in Toronto
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|World

How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

As the price of crude oil swings sharply, consumers are feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production

How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’
Business|Economy|Political|World

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why
Sports|World

‘A lot of sleepless nights’: Why the war in Iran might cost Iraq a berth in the 2026 World Cup

‘A lot of sleepless nights’: Why the war in Iran might cost Iraq a berth in the 2026 World Cup

‘A lot of sleepless nights’: Why the war in Iran might cost Iraq a berth in the 2026 World Cup
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Asian shares have rebounded from their sharp declines a day before

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90
US|World

Trump says Vance was 'philosophically' different on Iran while downplaying split

President Donald Trump says JD Vance started out less enthusiastic about striking Iran, but he says they still agree

Trump says Vance was 'philosophically' different on Iran while downplaying split
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
Business|Political|Sports|World

World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil

FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran

World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades

Oil prices affect the US economy differently than in past decades. Nowadays, the US is less reliant on oil imports and uses less oil to produce more economic output.

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East

The Iran war has upended oil production and shipping across the Middle East, straining energy supplies worldwide

Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East
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
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has urged soccer’s international governing body to postpone his team’s intercontinental World Cup qualifier later this month because of disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says
Political|World

Everything we know on the ninth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the ninth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the ninth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Asia|Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors

U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, “Today Iran will be hit very hard

The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors
Business|Crime|Political|World

NYPD watching "heightened threat environment" week into war with Iran

NYPD watching "heightened threat environment" week into war with Iran

NYPD watching "heightened threat environment" week into war with Iran
Business|Economy|World

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list

Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list

Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list
Arts|Australia|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war

Formula One appears to have delayed a decision on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war

Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war
Business|Education|Political|Sports|US|World

Dealing with Iran war is 'easy,' Trump says. College athlete pay? Not so much

President Donald Trump says questions about the war in Iran are “easy” compared to efforts to better regulate college sports

Dealing with Iran war is 'easy,' Trump says. College athlete pay? Not so much
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market

Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October

Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month

The U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to allow India to buy Russian oil for 30 days underscores a boost for Moscow's fortunes against the backdrop of the Iran war as Russia's oil export earnings help pay for its own war against Ukraine

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month
MidEast|Political|World

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah
Business|Travel|World

Repatriation flights return citizens from the Middle East: What travelers need to know

Repatriation flights return citizens from the Middle East: What travelers need to know

Repatriation flights return citizens from the Middle East: What travelers need to know
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war
Arts|Economy|Education|Finance|Interview|Opinion|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad

Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
World

Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking

The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy

US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran

A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran
US|World

Republicans take another crack at Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war

Republicans are invoking the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they tee up votes on a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security

Republicans take another crack at Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war
Political|World

Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons

Canadian and Australian prime ministers have called for a de-escalation of the Iran war but added the Iranians must never gain a nuclear weapon

Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons
Political|World

Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war

Some of the sharpest criticism President Donald Trump has faced in the early days of the Iran war has come from once-loyal media figures more accustomed to singing his praises

Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|World

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher

A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran

Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private flights out

Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks

Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private flights out
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge