Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Rising Tensions in Red Sea
Markets respond to new threats by Houthis in Yemen targeting ships in the Red Sea, pushing international oil prices above $100 a barrel.
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Markets respond to new threats by Houthis in Yemen targeting ships in the Red Sea, pushing international oil prices above $100 a barrel.
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US President Donald Trump signals potential escalation in military operations against Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns against aggression.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 1:39 AM
world
The Houthi movement announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of renewed conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions in Yemen.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 9:00 AM
politics
President Trump intensifies rhetoric on Iran while attending the dignified transfer of four U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East, as political figures weigh in on related domestic and international issues.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 10:31 PM
world
A European Parliament delegation has started a three-day visit to China to engage with senior officials in Beijing and Shanghai, aiming to manage escalating trade frictions and geopolitical uncertainties.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 12:35 PM
politics
As military conflict with Iran intensifies and oil prices surge, GOP lawmakers call on President Trump to act swiftly to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 AM
world
Iran targeted US military installations in the Gulf, warning of intensified attacks as the conflict escalates with Houthi rebels threatening a blockade of Saudi ports.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 5:19 AM
world
The US targets Iran to degrade its ability to attack ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following threats of retaliation for recent US soldier deaths.
BBC World | Jul 20, 2026, 11:33 PMworld
As trade frictions escalate, the EU is strengthening resilience and deterrents to protect its manufacturing sector from deindustrialisation linked to the 'China Shock 2.0'.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 20, 2026, 2:58 PMworld
The United States launched new strikes in Iran on Monday, July 20th, as attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified and US military casualties rose to three.
France 24 English | Jul 20, 2026, 11:12 AMworld
Following the death of a US soldier in Iraq, the US military launched a ninth night of attacks targeting Iranian military sites, while Iran's IRGC reported missile strikes on US forces in Jordan.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 5:51 AMpolitics
The US military targets Iranian infrastructure as Iran retaliates, while President Trump renews 2020 election fraud allegations, drawing criticism and official rebuttals.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 1:46 PMpolitics
President Trump intensifies military actions targeting Iran’s key infrastructure as both nations edge closer to conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 10:21 AMgeneral
On Saturday, July 18th, 2026, the United States and Iran intensified their conflict by targeting infrastructure and military sites in the Mideast, escalating their ongoing battle over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
NPR News | Jul 18, 2026, 6:27 AMworld
The US military continues targeting Iranian military capabilities, while Tehran accuses Washington of hitting civilian infrastructure.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 11:14 PMworld
The US and Iran expanded their conflict by attacking critical infrastructure, raising fears of further escalation and potential return to all-out war.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 8:55 PMworld
US Central Command targets military sites and disables oil tanker near Iran’s Kharg Island, while Iran reports downing a US drone and vows to defend its territory.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 9:08 AMworld
Following the reinstatement of a naval blockade, the United States targeted Iranian missile and coastal defense sites, prompting warnings from Iran and heightened regional security alerts.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 16, 2026, 12:46 AMpolitics
Senior U.S. defense officials have reviewed potential military actions targeting Cuba, including a large-scale air assault by the 101st Airborne Division, while the Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro.
CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 6:55 PMworld
At least 35 killed and 300 wounded in US attacks targeting southern Iran and Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire; regional instability escalates.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 6:21 PMworld
The US military targeted Iranian defense and missile sites on Greater Tunb Island, escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and causing significant casualties.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:16 PMworld
A series of Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed several children and civilians, while settler violence and land seizures escalate in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:03 AMglobal-institutions
Following reports of Saudi Arabian airstrikes and Iranian aircraft landing in Yemen, the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting to address the escalating humanitarian and political crisis.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 4:47 PM
world
Chinese AI platforms are rapidly catching up to US counterparts, with new models rivaling top US technology and prompting shifts in investor strategies amid rising tensions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 10:54 AMShowing 1-24 of 459 articles.