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US diesel prices hit record high of $5.85 per gallon

US diesel prices hit record high of $5.85 per gallon

Diesel prices have reached an all-time high amid geopolitical conflict with Iran, increasing costs for groceries and logistics.

Business ·4 Sep 2026, 14:30 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

The US has cleared naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington launches a financial campaign to isolate the Iranian regime.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 20:30 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday

Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday

Field Marshal Asim Munir travels to Tehran to discuss regional peace and security as Washington prepares to announce its toughest sanctions in history.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 15:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’

Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’

Donald Trump has asserted that he views the Strait of Hormuz as American territory, linking the waterway's status to potential peace agreements with Tehran.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 05:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

US equities retreated from record highs Tuesday as fading peace optimism regarding Iran sparked oil price volatility and weighed on major indexes.

Business ·12 Aug 2026, 02:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Pakistan Says US-Iran Are Close to Some Arrangement on Peace

Pakistan Says US-Iran Are Close to Some Arrangement on Peace

Pakistan's Defense Minister suggests a peace arrangement between Washington and Tehran is close, amid ongoing disputes over reparations and the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 18:32 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or face military action

Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or face military action

Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Tehran, threatening severe military consequences if the strategic Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 18:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran denies Trump's claim that new talks will begin on Monday

Iran denies Trump's claim that new talks will begin on Monday

The Iranian foreign ministry has denied claims by US President Donald Trump that new negotiations were set to begin on Monday. Tehran stated it is negotiating with Oman regarding the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 15:36 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Donald Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes after Middle East allies’ request

Donald Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes after Middle East allies’ request

President Trump has halted military action against Iran to allow for negotiations on denuclearization and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 12:31 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Iran strikes Kuwait and Jordan after US launches wave of attacks

Iran strikes Kuwait and Jordan after US launches wave of attacks

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated as strikes hit Kuwait and Jordan, while drone attacks target gas vessels in Egypt and oil sites in Saudi Arabia.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 15:55 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US and Iran resume war over control of the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran resume war over control of the Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have returned to direct conflict over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, triggering regional spillover and severe economic strain.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 15:49 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Egypt says fire on ships at Damietta port caused by drone

Egypt says fire on ships at Damietta port caused by drone

A drone strike ignited fires on a Greek-owned tanker and a U.S. storage facility at Damietta Port, occurring amid a violent surge in US-Iran regional hostilities.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 13:20 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Hadi Matar convicted on federal terrorism charges for stabbing Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar convicted on federal terrorism charges for stabbing Salman Rushdie

A federal jury has found Hadi Matar guilty on all counts in a terrorism trial involving the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. Matar now faces a potential life term.

Culture ·30 Jul 2026, 06:01 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S., Saudi Arabia target militias in Iraq

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S., Saudi Arabia target militias in Iraq

U.S. and Saudi forces have targeted Iran-backed militias in Iraq following a series of missile attacks on Jordan and U.S. bases. The hostilities have triggered a surge in global oil prices and increased instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 18:45 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran’s allies in Iraq

U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran’s allies in Iraq

The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted joint airstrikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq following drone attacks directed by the IRGC.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Netanyahu and Trump meet at White House to discuss joint war against Iran

Netanyahu and Trump meet at White House to discuss joint war against Iran

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu held a 90-minute closed-door session to address strategic friction and coordinate military efforts against Iran.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting

Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting

Tensions rise between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a White House meeting following the public leak of Israeli intelligence regarding Iran.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 19:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Pentagon alters Iran war casualty reporting to separate recent deaths

Pentagon alters Iran war casualty reporting to separate recent deaths

The Defense Department has separated recent casualties from Operation Epic Fury into a new 'Overseas Operations' category.

Politics ·27 Jul 2026, 07:03 ·Marcus Hale 4 min read
Oil prices tumble as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices tumble as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Brent and WTI crude prices tumbled on Monday following a cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran. The move raises hopes for restored shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Houthi rebels claim missile strike on Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery

Houthi rebels claim missile strike on Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on a refinery in Jazan following retaliatory strikes and a Red Sea maritime blockade.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read