No Kings Protests Draw Massive Crowds
WASHINGTON — Large crowds joined “No Kings” rallies in cities and towns across the United States — with some demonstrations also held abroad — in a new round of nationwide…
Houthis fire at Israel as more U.S. forces reach the Middle East
WASHINGTON — Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched missile attacks toward Israel as the ongoing conflict spread to a new front, while the United States simultaneously moved additional military forces…
Pressure Mounts on Trump to Resolve Iran War Amid Energy Crisis
WASHINGTON — Global and domestic demands are intensifying for an end to the U.S. conflict with Iran, as the ongoing war sparks a severe energy crisis and growing skepticism from…
Oil Prices Surge Past $110 as Iran War Escalates Global Energy Crisis
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oil prices have surged past $110 per barrel after Israeli strikes targeted Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve, prompting Tehran…
Fed Holds Rates Amid Iran War
Washington, United States — The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.5% to 3.75% and signaled it still expects to lower borrowing costs later this year, while…
Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
WASHINGTON — Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking Trump administration official to step down over the U.S. war in Iran. In…
Oil prices surge on Iran war
NEW YORK, United States — Oil prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 as the Iran war intensified and markets priced in supply disruptions across the Middle East. The…
Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran Supreme Leader Amid War
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran’s new supreme leader by the Assembly of Experts, a move confirmed by reports from Reuters, AP News, BBC, and…
Oil prices surge past $100 as Iran war disrupts supply
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel as the Iran war disrupts Middle East energy flows, according to Reuters, AP News, BBC, CNBC, CNN, The Guardian.…