Today: November 13, 2026
Today: November 13, 2026

Middle East

Business|Economy|World

Oil prices set for second weekly decline as Trump to stay with Iran blockade

Oil prices were mixed on Friday, but set for their second weekly decline, as the US plans to continue its Iranian blockade, reducing the chance of renewed

Political|World

US envoys meet with Putin in Moscow on Ukraine talks, then see Zelenskyy in Dublin

U.S. envoys have met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ireland as Washington seeks new momentum in peace efforts

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Navy has quietly fired some commanders and other officials, drawing congressional pushback

The Navy has quietly removed several top officers recently, breaking from its usual practice of public announcements

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Trump tells Vance to turn his focus away from Iran: ‘We don’t need a deal’

Trump tells Vance to turn his focus away from Iran: ‘We don’t need a deal’

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US House Democratic Leader Jeffries wants 'dramatic change' in Middle East

US House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called on Thursday for "dramatic change" in the Middle East and reiterated his support

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Oil settles $3 higher on attacks on Saudi energy sites, Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Oil prices jumped on Thursday and settled up by $3 a barrel after attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure escalated and shipping disruptions through the

Economy|Environment|World

Oman monitors handling of oil tanker run aground off its coast

Oman's National Emergency Management Committee discussed on Thursday the latest developments in handling the grounding of an oil tanker off Al Qibliyah Island and the

Business|Finance

Japan wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps alive rate hike view

Japan's annual wholesale inflation re-accelerated in October as the Middle East conflict and AI-related demand kept pushing up prices for fuel and

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says progress in peace talks hinges on US approach to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Kyiv hoped to achieve concrete results in talks on resolving the war with Russia this year,

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Trump envoys to meet Putin in Moscow after latest Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

Trump envoys to meet Putin in Moscow after latest Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

Europe|Political|World

Russian negotiator reports some progress after Ukraine talks, sees no EU role in process for now

Russia's chief negotiator at Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi said on Wednesday after their conclusion that mutual understanding had been achieved on some issues but not on

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Iran designates Argentina's navy and air force as 'terrorist organizations'

Tehran has designated Argentina's navy and air force as "terrorist organizations," Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, in a reciprocal move following Buenos Aires'

World

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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Ukraine peace talks restart after 9 months. What makes them different this time?

Ukraine peace talks restart after 9 months. What makes them different this time?

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Oil prices ease to two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

Oil prices eased to a two-month low on Tuesday, after US officials downplayed the need for additional military action against Iran, easing fears of

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Rubio tells G7 US will keep imposing 'devastating' costs on Iran, diplomats say

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on Tuesday that the US would keep imposing "devastating" economic costs on Iran,

Economy|Environment|Science

Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress

Emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels decreased slightly this year due to the Iran war

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Trump says US military action against Iran not necessary 'at this point'

President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that military action by the United States against Iran did not currently seem necessary.

Political

How impeachment of a Cabinet secretary like Hegseth works

How impeachment of a Cabinet secretary like Hegseth works

Arts

Oil down more than $7 a barrel in post settlement trade as Trump signals restraint on Iran

Brent crude futures continued tumbling after settlement on Monday to lose more than $7 a barrel, hitting their lowest since late August, after US

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G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks

G7 foreign ministers gathered in Paris on Monday aiming to gauge whether a US midterm defeat for President Donald Trump alters the

MidEast|Political|World

Iran defends two-day proposal for peace talks after US rejects conditions

Iran defended a proposal on Monday to restart peace talks in as few as two days as the most reasonable offer on the table, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called some

Arts

China seeks to build ties with Iran

China is willing to pursue stronger ties with Iran, China's special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun said in talks with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's

MidEast|Political|World

UAE's Gargash warns of prolonged regional uncertainty, says US-Iran settlement appears difficult

Senior Emirati official Anwar Gargash warned on Monday that the region could face a prolonged period of uncertainty, saying a comprehensive political