Middle East
US Moves Forward with Saudi Nuclear Pact Despite Missing Safety Rules
President Donald Trump and his administration plan to finalize a massive civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia very soon. However, this new deal leaves out
Tanker Boss Warns Reopening Strait of Hormuz Could Crash Shipping Rates
The head of a major Belgian tanker company warns that the global shipping industry faces deep uncertainty in the coming months: Alexander Saverys, CEO of
Iran’s New Peace Proposal Includes Direct Reparations for War Damage and US Military Withdrawal
Tehran submitted a fresh peace proposal to the United States early Tuesday morning. This sudden move prompted President Donald Trump to halt a massive military
Gold Prices Drop as Markets Watch United States and Iran Ceasefire Talks
Gold prices took a noticeable hit on Tuesday, wiping out most of the gains investors saw the day before. The precious metal bounced around during
Trump Cancels Tuesday Military Strike on Iran After Ally Requests
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had completely canceled a planned military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday. He decided that top leaders from Saudi
Iran Sends New Peace Offer to Washington as Fragile Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread
Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States this week. The terms look incredibly similar to offers Washington previously threw out. However, a
Global Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Meet New Peace Offers
Oil prices rose on Monday morning as military conflicts in the Middle East worsened. News about diplomatic offers from the United States to Iran kept
Iran Used Crypto Networks Backed by Trump Partners to Move Billions
When the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Iran needed to move massive amounts of money, it relied heavily on networks built by two major players in
US Rejects Iranian Peace Plan as Drones Strike Nuclear Plant
Peace talks between the United States and Iran hit a massive roadblock this week. Iranian media reported on Sunday that Washington delivered extreme, maximalist conditions
Gold Prices Fall as Middle East Tensions Drive Oil and Inflation Higher
Gold prices dropped on Monday to their lowest point in more than a month. Rising tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, which
Drone Strike Sparks Fire Near UAE Nuclear Power Plant
A dangerous drone strike hit the outer edge of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. The attack started a
Republican Party Faces Growing Divide Over American Support for Israel
The Republican Party is starting to crack over its long-standing support for Israel. Recent polling data reveals a sharp split among conservative voters. While President
Trump Hits a Brick Wall as Loud Threats Fail to Break Iran
During his first year back in the White House, President Donald Trump used a loud and aggressive negotiating style to force trade and military concessions
US Secures 45-Day Ceasefire for Israel and Lebanon as Broader Peace Talks Fail
The United States State Department announced a major diplomatic win on Friday. Diplomats secured a 45-day extension of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
Xi Jinping Warns Donald Trump About Historical War Trap During Beijing Summit
When the leaders of the two largest economies in the world sat down in Beijing on Thursday, they did not start their conversation with modern
Trump Leaves China Summit Without Major Breakthroughs on Trade or Iran
United States President Donald Trump departed China on Friday without securing any breakthroughs on trade or international security. During his two-day visit, Trump heaped praise
Spain Defends Teenage Football Star After Israeli Criticism Over Flag
A massive diplomatic fight erupted this week between Spain and Israel. The argument started after an 18-year-old football star waved a Palestinian flag during a
Trump Loses Patience With Iran Amid Global Shipping Chaos
United States President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Thursday. He stated his patience rapidly drains as the costly war drags on
Iranian Forces Seize Commercial Ship as US and China Press to Reopen Strait
Iranian forces seized a commercial ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday and forcibly steered it toward Iranian waters. This aggressive
Ships Hit Near Hormuz: Trump Urges China to Help Reopen the Strait
President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday to tackle the ongoing war with Iran. The two leaders agreed they must
Donald Trump Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to Fix Trade and End Wars
United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping started a high-stakes summit in Beijing on Thursday. The 2 leaders want to manage the
Oil Prices Stabilize as Trump Meets Xi Jinping During Middle East Conflict
Global oil markets finally paused their wild swings this week. Traders took a deep breath just before United States President Donald Trump met with Chinese
United States President to Ask China for Help as Iran War Changes the Middle East
United States President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The massive United States and Israeli war against
Trump Looks for China’s Help as War in Iran Shakes the Middle East and Global Markets
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening to start a critical diplomatic visit. He plans to sit down with Chinese President Xi