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Peace Talks Stall as Trump Rejects New Iranian Proposal
Efforts to end the 2-month war between the United States and Iran stalled on Tuesday. United States President Donald Trump rejected the latest peace offer
United Arab Emirates Leaves OPEC to Pump More Oil
The United Arab Emirates will officially leave the OPEC oil cartel on May 1. This massive decision strips the powerful group of its status as
US President Donald Trump Hits Record Low Approval Rating as Gas Prices Soar
U.S. President Donald Trump just hit the lowest approval rating of his current term. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday shows that only 34
Iran Military Takes Real Power as War With US Reaches 9 Weeks
Exactly 2 months into a brutal war with the United States and Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran faces a massive internal power shift. An
Hezbollah and Lebanese Leaders Clash Over Direct Peace Negotiations
Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into a brutal Middle East war when the group fired rockets at Israel. The militant group launched these attacks to avenge the
Trump Reviews New Iranian Proposal but Keeps Strict Demands
United States President Donald Trump gathered his top national security aides on Monday to discuss a new peace proposal from Iran. The meeting focused entirely
The Choke Point of the World: How Middle East Tensions Threaten Global Stability
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow stretch of water that separates Iran from the Arabian Peninsula. If you look at it on a map,
Gold Prices Drop as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Spikes Oil
Gold prices took a noticeable hit this week as military tensions exploded around the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold fell exactly 0.6 percent to settle
Power Hungry AI Data Centers Trigger Huge Political Backlash
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence requires massive new computer facilities. Tech companies rush to build huge data centers to train their latest software models.
Iran Prepares for War as Trump Extends Temporary Ceasefire
Iran prepares to fight again. State media and military leaders openly reject any major compromises in their peace talks with the United States. To show
Japan Stock Market Hits Record High as Trump Extends Ceasefire
Japan’s stock market soared to new heights on Wednesday. The Nikkei 225 index hit a record high, completely ignoring a massive wave of selling across
Oil Prices Jump as Trump Extends Ceasefire and Iran Threatens Retaliation
United States crude oil prices climbed higher early Wednesday morning. Energy traders pushed prices up despite news from Washington about a paused war. West Texas
Iran Declares United States Port Blockade an Act of War
Iran just raised the stakes in its ongoing conflict with the United States. On Tuesday morning, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi issued a stern public
Oil Prices Drop as Investors Worry About US and Iran Peace Talks
United States crude oil futures fell nearly 2 percent during early Asian trading hours on Tuesday morning. Financial investors rapidly changed their minds about global
USA Rare Earth Buys Brazilian Mine to Secure Critical Materials
USA Rare Earth announced on Monday that it will purchase the Brazilian mining company, Serra Verde. The massive business deal carries a total price tag
Diplomats Meet in Pakistan as Trump Threatens Iranian Bridges
A United States diplomatic team lands in Islamabad, Pakistan, early Monday morning to start an intense mission. They plan to sit down for direct, face-to-face
Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz as Lebanon Ceasefire Collapses
Iran shattered hopes for a quick peace deal on Saturday by blocking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Israel launched
Oil Prices Drop as Hopes Rise for Middle East Peace Talks
Global oil prices took a noticeable dip early Friday morning. Energy traders felt a sudden wave of optimism after a 10-day ceasefire officially took effect
China Pushes the United States and Iran Back to the Negotiating Table
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a strong message to the world on Thursday. He stated that the absolute top priority right now is getting
Middle East War Casts Dark Cloud Over European Corporate Earnings
The raging war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is causing massive headaches for European businesses right now. Even though financial analysts originally expected
House Republicans Question Trump’s Massive $1.5 Trillion Military Budget
President Donald Trump faces an unexpected hurdle in his push to supercharge the American military. During a tense meeting on Tuesday, several House Republicans pushed
Middle East War Slows Down the German Economy
The ongoing war in Iran is hitting the German economy hard, even though the country has sent exactly 0 troops to fight in the conflict.
US and Iran Plan Second Round of Peace Talks Before Ceasefire Expires
A second round of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran might happen very soon. A White House official confirmed on Tuesday that the
Pope Leo Rejects Trump Attacks Over Iran War and Peace Stance
Pope Leo XIV firmly rejected harsh criticism from United States President Donald Trump this Monday. The leader of the Catholic Church strongly defended his constant