Today: October 25, 2026
Today: October 25, 2026

Middle East Conflict

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Iran indicates it's received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war

Iranian officials say they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran's own proposal to end the seven-month war, which U.S. President Donald Trump rejected days earlier

Political|US|World

Rubio orders visiting Iranian UN delegation to leave NYC ahead of schedule

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered Iran's foreign minister and his delegation to the U.N. General Assembly to leave New York earlier than they had planned

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Iran indicates it received a US response on its war-ending proposal, with details still unclear

Iranian officials indicate they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran’s proposal to end the seven-month war

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Joy mixed with fear as US forces quit Iraq leaving potential security vacuum

Iraqis celebrated the departure of US forces after more than two decades of war on Wednesday, though many feared that any

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia inflation stubbornly high in August, defying run of rate hikes

Australian inflation accelerated in August as fuel costs surged anew and price pressures remained broadly based, showing no signs of easing

Political|US|World

Trump says he does not know if Iran is going to 'give up yet'

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not know if Iran is going to "give up yet" but cast the country as doing "very poorly

Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Weather, not price, to drive Brazil mills on sugar production

Sugarcane processors in Brazil, the world's largest producer of sugar and second largest of ethanol, will pay more attention to the weather than to

Arts

Qatari mediators press peace deal between US and Iran

Qatar said on Tuesday it hopes that shuttle diplomacy between Iran and the US can lead to a breakthrough despite US President

Election

Britain’s PM is on a ‘Burnham bounce.’ When will he fall to earth?

Britain’s PM is on a ‘Burnham bounce.’ When will he fall to earth?

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Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear issues, US official says

Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear issues, US official says

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Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Saudi state news agency said, amid

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Andy Burnham brings good vibes to Labour’s annual conference but tough choices are coming

The Labour Party has opened its annual conference, the first with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in charge

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Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz and end fighting

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the

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Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal, WSJ reports

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional fighting

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A good week for Iran at the UN – but latest offer to the US appears a non-starter

A good week for Iran at the UN – but latest offer to the US appears a non-starter

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Wall St opens steady as AI enthusiasm eases worries over higher oil prices, yields

Wall Street's main stock indexes were steady at open on Friday as AI optimism offset worries regarding high oil prices and rising Treasury yields, while investors monitored chances

Political|World

Russian, Iranian foreign ministers say only diplomatic solution to conflict around Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart met on Thursday and Moscow said both agreed that only a diplomatic settlement could end tension in the Middle

Interview|Political|World

Iran's president says it is up to US to choose if it wants to end Iran war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was up to the United States to choose when the Iran war will end, when asked if the conflict could end by

Political

We aren’t trying to kill Trump, Iran’s president insists to reporters at New York hotel

We aren’t trying to kill Trump, Iran’s president insists to reporters at New York hotel

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S&P 500 ends marginally lower as investors focus on US-Iran war

The S&P 500 ended marginally down on Thursday, with Microsoft dipping and Meta Platforms rising, as uncertainty about the Middle East lifted

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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles; group claims strikes on Riyadh, Aramco

Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Thursday that the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said

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New US sanctions shut down Iranian flights

Iranian airlines were barred from neighbouring countries including the UAE and Oman on Thursday in response

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Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents

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Iran, US still far apart in peace talks, Iranian official says; Pezeshkian vows no surrender

Iran and the United States remain far apart on how to end their war but diplomacy must continue, a senior

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street ends down as oil prices, Treasury yields rise

Wall Street ended lower on Wednesday, pulled down by Alphabet and Amazon, as Treasury yields climbed and Iran's president said Tehran would never surrender to US

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Wall St opens lower as oil, bond yields mover higher

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude prices and government bond yields as investors awaited developments from negotiations to end the

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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN

US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he could annihilate Iran if there is no deal to end the war,

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Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure and lifts blockade

Iran can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior

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The show must go on: struggling luxury brands seek catwalk boost in Milan and Paris

Glitzy runway shows by the world’s biggest fashion brands in Milan and Paris mask a worrying picture for luxury executives behind the

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How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch 

A gas and power crisis has hit production at most Bangladeshi garment makers, but at 4A Yarn Dyeing, a supplier to Walmart, Gap and

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Britain’s Burnham to meet Trump and make UN debut after offering UK military support for Saudis

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time

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Oil price dips to $100 on hopes of US-Iran diplomacy, partial recovery in Saudi exports

Oil prices eased on Monday to their lowest level in 12 days, as investors hoped for diplomatic progress on the Iran war due to this

Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of Canada says new US tariffs could slash fourth quarter growth

New US tariffs could slash Canada's fourth quarter growth to below 1%, reflecting a new wave of uncertainty that threatens to hit

Economy|Health|World

Trump’s sanctions, inflation and a collapsing economy leaves Iran’s sick exposed

Trump’s sanctions, inflation and a collapsing economy leaves Iran’s sick exposed

Arts

World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine

World leaders gather in New York this week for the UN General Assembly, bracing for President Donald Trump's return to the rostrum for a second

Economy|Political|US|World

Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate

The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3

Arts

Italy's minister calls for more ships to protect Red Sea navigation

Italy's defence minister on Friday called for a stronger naval presence in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping amid concerns over the Bab el-Mandeb

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Barclays, UBS back BoE hikes as inflation risks mount

Barclays and UBS Global Research expect the Bank of England to hike interest rates as soon as November, saying rising inflation risks point to a quicker resumption of

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Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7% on Middle East resilience

Credit ratings agency Moody's on Friday raised India's real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6% for the current fiscal, citing its resilience amid the Middle East conflict.

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JP Morgan says it has no clear oil market endgame as Iran conflict drags on

JP Morgan said on Thursday that it does not have a clear baseline view for oil markets for the first time since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Saudis and Houthis exchange strikes, Yemenis flee by boat as Middle East war spreads

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis exchanged fresh strikes across their border on Thursday and Yemenis took to

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US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

The US Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is

Business|Economy|Finance

South Africa's consumer confidence rises despite economic uncertainty, survey shows

South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the third quarter, a survey showed on Thursday, although consumer spending is expected to remain subdued in the coming months due to

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Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on

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Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist

A building damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed suddenly in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people in their sleep, including 11 children

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Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments

A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City and killed at least 21 people including 11 children

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Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of ‘red line’ attack on Mecca as rebels face outrage from Muslim world

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of ‘red line’ attack on Mecca as rebels face outrage from Muslim world

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As price of fuel ratchets up, so does anger of people who can no longer afford it

As price of fuel ratchets up, so does anger of people who can no longer afford it

Business|Economy|Finance

UK PM Burnham says he will take tough decisions to keep economy on track

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is ready to take the difficult decisions required to ensure the UK economy remains on track, after data on Wednesday showed a

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Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is seeking backing from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

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Saudi crown prince goes to Egypt for support against Houthi strikes, and other Mideast developments

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is reaching out to Egypt for support against Yemen’s Houthi rebels who have disrupted key avenues of commerce, contributing to a spike in the global cost of oil

Arts

Saudi cancels some oil cargoes after pipeline hit, top buyer chasing alternatives

Saudi Arabia has cut oil shipments to Europe after drone attacks damaged its key export pipeline to the Red Sea,

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US watchdog tallies Iran war's hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more

A U.S. government watchdog has released its first report on the impact of the Iran war

Economy|Political

Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war

Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iraq says Saudi pipeline attack originated from its territory, and other Mideast news

Iraq says an attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline was launched from its territory, and U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is “probably” behind it

Economy|Political|World

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

Leaders of the BRICS nations have expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday to strengthen their global position

Crime

A New York jeweler has been released from prison in Iran but is banned from leaving war-torn country

A New York jeweler has been released from prison in Iran, but he is prohibited from leaving the country

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The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy

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Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge

Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge

MidEast|Political|World

UK government will ban goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank in a toughening of its stance

Britain plans to ban goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

Stock Markets

European shares dip as higher crude revives inflation worries; Novartis drags

European shares edged lower on Tuesday as rising oil prices fuelled inflation worries and supply concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict, while Novartis came under pressure

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Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict fan supply worries

Oil prices extended gains to multi-week highs on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to

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Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi energy facilities, wounding dozens and sending oil prices higher 

Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked energy facilities and cities in U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70

Business|Economy

Japan upgrades Q2 GDP on slight capex improvement

Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the April-June quarter from the previous three months, supported by business spending that was

Arts

Israeli clearance of Gaza rubble could destroy 'evidence', says UN expert

A U.N. expert said on Monday that Israeli clearance of rubble in Gaza could destroy valuable evidence of "atrocity crimes" and prevent the recovery of human

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Israel's Netanyahu orders removal of West Bank settler outposts, sources say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered unauthorized settler outposts in the West Bank to be dismantled, two people familiar with the

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The Iranian school struck in the war's earliest attacks is now a memorial for children

The Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, is now a memorial for children and others killed in the Feb. 28 attacks that sparked the war with the United States and Israel

Business

U.S. approves potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extend Range to Saudi Arabia for $5 billion

The U.S. State Department said on Friday it had approved the potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extend Range to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $5 billion.

Political|World

Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the United States may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain very soon.

Arts

Israel releases more 4 more prisoners, a shipping slowdown and other Mideast news

Israel has released four more prisoners to Lebanese authorities who had been detained in southern Lebanon, a day after the first was freed

Education|World

Thousands of Lebanese students still displaced by war as school year nears

The schoolyard in southern Lebanon echoed with the squeals of playing children despite the beating sun and distant booms of Israeli

Economy

US pressure on Iran starting to tell, as sanctions and blockade bite

A U.S. campaign to throttle Iran's economy by blockading its oil exports and stopping sanctions evasion is growing increasingly difficult

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Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait

Iranian mourners carried caskets at a funeral on Thursday for victims of a U.S. airstrike said to have struck a wedding party, and Tehran launched missiles and drones

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Wall Street ends sharply higher as Waller remarks ease rate hike fears

Wall Street rallied on Thursday as investors curbed their rate hike bets after U.S.