Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands
Iran says Oman deal on strait is near but sets US conditionsUS must pay compensation, Iranian foreign ministerTrump…
Israel’s yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home
Item 1 of 3 Palestinians look towards a yellow concrete block marking the “yellow zone” under Israeli military…
Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on August 4, Lebanese official says
Item 1 of 2 A destroyed building, as Lebanese army troops deploy in the area following the withdrawal…
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
A full closure of Bab el-Mandeb could cut global oil supply by 7%The Saudi-led coalition said it began…
Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a ‘red line’ and will resist until the end
Item 1 of 4 A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, July 16, 2026.…
Israel kills four people in Gaza, including a child, medics say
Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, including a childOver 1,000 Palestinians, four Israeli soldiers have been killed…
G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances in wake of bond selloff
Item 1 of 5 French Finance Minister Roland Lescure, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde, and Governor…
Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader’s role
Khamenei’s death ends one-man rule; no clear arbiter remainsMojtaba elevated, but reduced to assent, not commandIRGC and security…
Bank of Canada holds rates, says threat to Fed independence adds to uncertainty
Bank of Canada cites trade uncertainty as big risk this yearMaintained its forecast for modest growth in 2026…
Storm Kristin kills at least three in Portugal, barrels into Spain
Item 1 of 3 People wait for a bus in the snow as storm Kristin hits several parts…
Trump warns Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be ‘far worse’
Item 1 of 2 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech on energy and the economy, in Clive,…
Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency
Item 1 of 3 An Amazon employee delivers packages in downtown San Francisco, California, U.S., January 26, 2026.…