Middle East

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

Drone Strike Causes Fuel Leak on Oil Tanker Near Oman
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company confirmed a fuel leak from one of its vessels this Wednesday. Two Iranian drones struck the massive tanker last

Wealthy VIPs Keep Flying Private Jets to Cannes Despite Severe Fuel Crisis
The Cannes Film Festival started this Tuesday, bringing heavy traffic to the local runways. Rich celebrities and executives are flying their private jets directly into

Europe Faces Huge Risks as American Gas Imports Soar
European countries plan to buy 80% of their liquefied natural gas from the United States by the year 2028. The Institute for Energy Economics and

Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing to Fix Trade and Stop Wars
United States President Donald Trump landed in Beijing today to start a massive 2-day diplomatic summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This trip marks the

Iran Threatens United Arab Emirates as Regional Tensions Reach Boiling Point
Iranian authorities now openly threaten the United Arab Emirates. Following recent clashes with American forces, Tehran changed how it talks about its wealthy Gulf neighbor.

Trump States He Does Not Need China’s Help in the Iran Conflict as Oil Prices Surge
United States President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he does not need any help from China to end the ongoing war with Iran. He

Defense Secretary Claims Trump Can Restart Iran Strikes Without Congress
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Donald Trump can order new military strikes against Iran without asking Congress for permission. Hegseth claims the president holds

Saudi Arabia Launches Secret Retaliatory Airstrikes on Iranian Soil in late March
Saudi Arabia launched secret airstrikes directly into Iran late last March. These attacks served as strict payback for earlier strikes against the Saudi kingdom during

UK Offers Drone Ships to Protect Middle East Shipping As Domestic Crisis Deepens
The United Kingdom promised on Tuesday to deploy high-tech autonomous vessels to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary John Healey announced the country will

US and Iran Peace Deal Collapses as Oil Prices Hit 106 Dollars
Optimism for a quick end to the war in the Middle East vanished on Tuesday. Officials from the United States and Iran showed zero signs

Trump Travels to Beijing Seeking Trade Deals and Help with Iran War
Donald Trump is heading to Beijing on May 14-15 to meet Xi Jinping. A year ago, Trump predicted that towering tariffs would force China’s economy

Bitcoin Stalls as Traders Worry About Middle East War and Inflation
Bitcoin barely moved on Tuesday morning. The digital currency traded in a tight price range as traders worried about fading peace talks between the United

US Inflation Hits Multi-Year High as Gas and Rent Prices Surge
The Labor Department plans to release its latest Consumer Price Index report on Tuesday. Economists expect the data to show solid price increases for the

Second Wave of Energy Shocks Batters Asian Economies
Asia’s initial defenses against the energy shock from the war in Iran are failing rapidly. A much more damaging second wave of economic pain is

US and Iran Ceasefire Nears Collapse as Oil Prices Surge
President Donald Trump rejected the latest peace offer from Iran on Monday, putting the current ceasefire on massive life support. Speaking from the Oval Office,

Gold Prices Climb as Investors Watch Trump and Middle East Conflict
Gold prices climbed higher on Tuesday morning as global tensions grew. Spot gold increased by 0.5 percent to reach $4,757.59 per ounce shortly after midnight.

Trump Rejects Iran Peace Demand and Says Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’
President Donald Trump threw out a new peace proposal from Iran on Monday, calling the document “stupid” and warning that the current ceasefire hangs by

EU Prepares to Sanction Violent Israeli Settlers After Hungary Drops Veto
European Union leaders stand ready to approve strict sanctions against violent Israeli settlers. This major policy shift happened after Hungary elected a new government. Péter

Trump Rejects Iran Peace Offer as Global Oil Prices Jump
President Donald Trump rejected a formal peace offer from Iran on Sunday. His immediate refusal crushes any remaining hopes for a quick end to the



