Middle East
Macron Clarifies French Navy Will Stay Out of Hormuz Strait
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke out on Sunday to calm rising military tensions in the Middle East. He stated clearly that Paris never planned to
Iran Demands Visa Guarantees for World Cup Squad in North America
Iran plans to compete in the upcoming World Cup across North America, but sports officials in Tehran just handed FIFA a strict list of demands.
Iran Issues Severe Military Warning to French and British Navies
Iran fired a strict warning at France and Britain on Sunday over their naval plans in the Middle East. The Islamic Republic told the two
United Arab Emirates Quits OPEC to Form New Oil Club
The United Arab Emirates just made a massive decision that will change the global energy market. The Middle Eastern nation announced it will officially leave
Britain Deploys Warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East to Protect Shipping
Britain announced on Saturday that it will send the warship HMS Dragon directly to the Middle East. Military commanders ordered the advanced air defense destroyer
US and Iran Clash in Gulf as Peace Talks Stall Over Truce Violations
Diplomats struggle to end the war between the United States and Iran as both nations exchange fresh gunfire in the Persian Gulf this Friday. Washington
Peace Talks Stall as US and Iran Exchange Fire in the Gulf
Efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran appeared to stall completely on Friday. Both sides traded live fire in the Persian
US and Iran Trade Fire in Strait of Hormuz as Gas Prices Climb
The United States and Iran traded heavy fire on Thursday. This clash tested a fragile ceasefire that started exactly 1 month ago on April 7.
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $80,000 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Corporate Sales
Bitcoin stumbled on Thursday afternoon. The digital asset pulled back from a peak it had not seen in over 3 months. The price fell directly
US and Iran Review 14-Point Plan to End Gulf War
Iranian leaders are currently reviewing new messages from the United States. Pakistani mediators delivered these diplomatic notes to Tehran earlier this week. Esmaeil Baqaei serves
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Lift Restrictions on US Military, Paving Way for Project Freedom
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have officially reopened their military bases and airspace to United States forces. This crucial decision removes a massive roadblock for the
Chinese Oil Tanker Hit Near the Strait of Hormuz
A Chinese-owned oil tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. A person familiar with the situation told the Chinese media outlet Caixin
US House Democrats Demand Trump Administration Acknowledge Israeli Nuclear Weapons
Exactly 30 Democrats in the United States House of Representatives want the truth out in the open. On Tuesday, these lawmakers demanded that President Donald
Gold Prices Hold Steady as Investors Wait for United States and Iran Peace Deal
Gold prices held steady early Thursday morning as global investors paused trading to await further news. Traders want clear details on a possible peace agreement
Israel Strikes Beirut and Tests Fragile Peace Agreement
Israel attacked Beirut on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a temporary ceasefire last month. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister
UAE Eastern Ports Become Vital Trade Hubs Amid Hormuz Blockade
Conveyor belts offload grain from bulk carriers at the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah. Nearby, crude oil pumps through giant pipes into waiting tankers.
French Warship Sails Toward Strait of Hormuz to Secure Global Shipping
France sent its flagship aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, through the Suez Canal on Wednesday. The massive warship now sails into the Red Sea.
US and Iran Near Peace Agreement to End Gulf War
Iran announced on Wednesday that its leaders are reviewing a fresh proposal from the United States to end the ongoing war in the Gulf. Negotiators
Chinese and Iranian Foreign Ministers Meet in Beijing to Discuss Peace
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to Beijing on Wednesday morning. The two top diplomats shook hands warmly before
South Korea Faces Tough Choice on Joining American Naval Mission
A recent ship explosion in the Middle East puts South Korea in a very difficult position. United States President Donald Trump publicly asked Seoul to
United States Pauses Naval Escorts in Gulf After Progress on Peace Deal
United States President Donald Trump announced a sudden pause in military naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. He cited great progress toward
Middle East Truce Crumbles as US and Iran Clash in Strait of Hormuz
Fresh attacks from the United States and Iran shattered a fragile 4-week ceasefire in the Middle East on Tuesday. The two nations fought fiercely for
United States and Iran Clash Over Strait of Hormuz as Project Freedom Begins
The United States and Iran traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Monday. Both countries want total control over the Strait of Hormuz. The vital
European Central Bank Official Defends Wait-and-See Policy Stance
European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel strongly defended the institution’s current monetary policy on Monday. During a major public speech in Frankfurt, he