Shares slide, oil prices elevated as U.S.-Iran truce prospects dim
A screen displays share prices inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, April 13, 2026.…
Iran targets UAE tanker in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. begins Project Freedom to guide vessels
The leader of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah has reiterated the group’s rejection of an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and…
Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Its Blockade
Pakistan said Monday that it had facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from an Iranian ship, describing…
OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to boost oil production
VIENNA (AP) — Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia…
Israel Said to Have Helped Defend Emirates in Iran War With Iron Dome
The Israeli military deployed its Iron Dome missile defense system in the United Arab Emirates during the Iran…
How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China
President Trump’s declaration that he is willing to maintain a blockade on Iranian shipping until the Iranians surrender…
Trump hails ‘very good’ Putin call as Iran talks stall and Ukraine war drags on
US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, discussing the wars in Ukraine…
Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
OPEC will be less powerful without one of its leading members, the United Arab Emirates. The question is:…
Trump weighs Iran’s ‘red lines’ as Tehran’s top diplomat engages Russia’s Putin
Following high-level mediation efforts in Islamabad over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held face-to-face talks with…
Ship crews face strain as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut
NEW DELHI (AP) — For about eight weeks, Indian Capt. Rahul Dhar and his crew have been stranded…
Iran War Live Updates: Witkoff and Kushner to Travel to Pakistan for Talks on Iran
The United States and Iran on Friday were taking steps to resume peace talks, as Defense Secretary Pete…
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Defense Officials Speak About War Effort
Since the Iran war began in late February, the United States has burned through around 1,100 of its…