Oil Ignores Escalation, Logs Biggest Weekly Drop Since 2025
Despite the ongoing escalation in the Middle East, crude heads for its biggest weekly loss in months. Friday,…
Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ the US as he heads for negotiations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the U.S. as he…
Truce brings relief to some in Iran, but Trump’s threat still echoes
CAIRO (AP) — Iranians have welcomed a fragile ceasefire deal after weeks of Israeli and American bombardment, but…
Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to Iran war draw calls for investigations
NEW YORK — Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket after the…
Standard Chartered: Oil Price Correction Is Likely Overdone
Oil prices have declined by the biggest margin since the Iran war began in late February, with Brent…
Inflation could jump by the most in nearly 4 years in the wake of the Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Soaring gas prices are expected to produce a spike in inflation when the government reports…
An unofficial ban keeps K-pop at bay in China
BEIJING (AP) — As mega K-pop group BTS returns to the stage after a hiatus of more than…
Trump’s ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire leave Iranian Americans with whiplash
Zainab Haider was making the drive home after work with her two young children Tuesday as she contemplated…
Democrats talk about removing Trump from office after Iran threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that…
Lawmakers demand investigations into well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket after…
NATO’s Mark Rutte faces Trump over US-Israel war on Iran
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte declined to say Thursday whether President Donald Trump had repeated his…
Travelers are paying the price as jet fuel costs have climbed
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about…