Will the US benefit from the oil crisis sparked by the war on Iran?
Attacks on energy sites in the Gulf and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz give Western exporters a chance to profit.
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Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked
Officials say some water, electricity facilities damaged amid US-Israel bombing, but no widespread outages reported yet.
Canada PM Carney says unable to rule out military role in Iran war
Canadian leader also said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran appear to be 'inconsistent with international law'.
North Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer
Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of sea-to-surface 'strategic cruise missiles' from country's new naval destroyer.
US gov’t committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files
House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi over Justice Department's handling of files in Epstein investigation.
Cuba hit by widespread blackout; Ecuador expels Havana’s ambassador, staff
Cuba's Ambassador to Ecuador Basilio Gutierrez and his diplomatic staff were given 48 hours to leave Quito.
Venezuela’s president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas.
Iran live: Explosions in Tehran as US, Israeli forces continue attacks
US and Israel bombard Iran as Israeli forces hammer Lebanon and the widening conflict causes energy prices to spike.
Gamblers make big profits on Iran strikes, raising insider trading concerns
Anonymous bets hours before attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei have raised concerns of insider trading.
US will ‘rain missiles’, ‘death and destruction’ on Iran, Trump aides say
US president says on a scale of one to 10, he would rate the war's success at 15, as Iran details civilian sites hit.
More than 200 killed in landslide at DRC coltan mine
Congo’s Mines Ministry said about 70 children were among the victims.
Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue
A funeral for the country's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed amid explosions.
US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war
In 47-52 procedural vote, a resolution to curtail Trump's powers was defeated, though a separate House vote is expected.
Trump administration launches US military operation in Ecuador
Critics have questioned the increasing scope and deadly consequences of US anti-narcotics operations in Latin America.
Analyst says interest in Epstein files plummeted after war on Iran launched
Republican US Congressman Thomas Massie has said the war 'won’t make the Epstein files go away'.
What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.
IRGC says Iran in ‘complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threats
One-fifth of the global oil is shipped through the strait, which remains effectively closed amid US-Israeli war on Iran.
How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?
Public support for Israel's war effort contrasts with doubts over its long-term military and economic sustainability.
China set to release new five-year plan at National People’s Congress
Beijing is expected to set a growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent cent for 2026 at this week's NPC.
Israeli forces bomb hotel in Beirut, residential building in Lebanon’s east
Israel hits Comfort Hotel in greater Beirut without warning; more residents displaced across Lebanon.