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After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump appears strained

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
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‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chevron sees Iran war oil boost, warns hedging to weigh

Chevron said on Thursday it expected first-quarter upstream earnings to rise between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion from the previous quarter, fueled by higher oil

Chevron sees Iran war oil boost, warns hedging to weigh
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want the NATO alliance to split over the Iran war but played down reported threats by U.S.

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats

Spain decried Israeli strikes on Lebanon as well as the broader war on Iran on Thursday, cementing Madrid's role as an outspoken critic of

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats
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Iran war raises demand for US fuel, boosting Gulf Coast refining margins

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Iran war raises demand for US fuel, boosting Gulf Coast refining margins
Political|World

UN envoy meets Iran deputy minister and visits bombed sites in Tehran

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UN envoy meets Iran deputy minister and visits bombed sites in Tehran
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World Bank could mobilize at least $20 billion in post-war support, Bloomberg news reports

The World Bank Group could mobilize $20 billion to $25 billion in rapid financing to countries grappling with the economic fallout of the war in Iran, Bloomberg News reported on

World Bank could mobilize at least $20 billion in post-war support, Bloomberg news reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment

U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, as ongoing negotiations toward a peaceful resolution to the six-week Middle East conflict helped ease

Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment
Europe|World

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid

U.S. inflation increased as expected in February and likely rose further in March amid the war with Iran, a trend that is expected to discourage the Federal Reserve

US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to

UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
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Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the spring and summer months would be difficult for Ukraine as it would face pressure on the battlefield and also

Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Eyes on Islamabad

It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies

Eyes on Islamabad
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US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war

U.S. consumer prices likely recorded their biggest increase in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-

US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war
Business|Health|Travel|World

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US utility stocks are off to their best start since 2019. Can they keep it up?

U.S. utility stocks marked their strongest start to the year since 2019, benefiting from an investor retreat from riskier assets during the Iran war and

US utility stocks are off to their best start since 2019. Can they keep it up?
Crime|Finance|Political|World

How many people have been killed in the Iran war?

Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on February 28

How many people have been killed in the Iran war?
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Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge

When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising prices for energy but also for food, shelter, vehicles, and a host of other

Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge
Economy|World

US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran led to a record surge in the cost of gasoline and

US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away

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What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away
Economy|Political|World

US plane carrying team for talks with Iran lands in Islamabad, two Pakistani sources say

A U.S. government plane carrying top U.S. officials landed in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for peace talks with Iran, two Pakistani sources told Reuters.

US plane carrying team for talks with Iran lands in Islamabad, two Pakistani sources say
Political|World

Pakistani five-star hotel becomes unlikely site for US-Iran talks

The luxury five-star Serena Hotel in Pakistan's capital has become the unlikely venue for peace talks aimed at ending the Iran war https://

Pakistani five-star hotel becomes unlikely site for US-Iran talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says

Bank of Japan monetary policy could be an option to tame rising prices by boosting the yen, Japan's trade minister said on Sunday, as the central bank weighs raising

BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says
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Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election

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Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election
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Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say

The sharp hit to global oil production from the Iran war is poised to flip the oil market into a supply deficit this year, analysts say, a huge

Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say
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Protracted Iran war narrows BOJ's rate hike options

Once seen as a strong possibility, a Bank of Japan rate hike in April is turning into a fainter prospect as fading hopes of an end to the Middle East

Protracted Iran war narrows BOJ's rate hike options
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom

China's export engine likely slowed in March as

China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope

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Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope
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Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities

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Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings

European shares slipped on Wednesday as the evolving situation in the Middle East kept investors cautious, while they also assessed a range of

European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts
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Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings

Global financial policy makers gather in Washington for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings this week against the backdrop of yet another

Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings
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Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down

Oil prices climbed about 4% on Monday after the U.S. military began a blockade nL6N40V09S of ships leaving Iran's ports, drawing threatened retaliation

Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down
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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher

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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher
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Financial Stability Board chair warns of stability "triple whammy" as funding conditions tighten

The global financial system has so far absorbed the economic shock caused by the Iran war, partly thanks to post-2008 crisis reforms, but rising funding costs may

Financial Stability Board chair warns of stability "triple whammy" as funding conditions tighten
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Singapore tightens monetary policy as Iran war fuels inflation risks

Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday, flagging the risk that an Iran war-fuelled energy shock

Singapore tightens monetary policy as Iran war fuels inflation risks
Entertainment|Technology|World

Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo

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Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

RBA's Hauser not sure interest rates are at the right level to tame inflation

A top Australian central banker said on Monday he was not confident that interest rates were at the right level to tame inflation, but policymakers would now also need to monitor

RBA's Hauser not sure interest rates are at the right level to tame inflation
Business|Economy|World

Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports

The Federal Reserve should "wait and see" before deciding whether to lower interest rates amid the war in Iran, U.S.

Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace

The international rule of law must be upheld for peace and stability to prevail in the Middle East, China's President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, in a rebuke

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war

The World Steel Association on Tuesday cut its forecast for global crude steel demand this year, partly due to the Iran war slashing consumption in the

Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war
Africa|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars

Pope Leo paid homage to his spiritual roots on Tuesday, travelling to the ancient birthplace in Algeria of St.

Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars
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LVMH shares fall after Iran war hits first-quarter sales

Shares in French luxury goods group LVMH fell as much as 3% on Tuesday after first-quarter sales were hit as the war in Iran dented spending by Middle Eastern

LVMH shares fall after Iran war hits first-quarter sales
Economy|Environment|Political|World

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S.

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Business|Economy|World

A shipment of Austrian timber and its tortuous new route to Qatar

Until the Iran war, shipments of Austrian spruce timber to Qatar, where the wood is used to support concrete and make

A shipment of Austrian timber and its tortuous new route to Qatar
Political|World

Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war

The Iran war was meant to deliver a defining victory over Tehran that would secure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's place in

Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence

Portugal may incur a budget deficit due to support measures after devastating winter storms and the energy price shock from the Iran war, its finance

Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says

Fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war are a pressing concern for developing countries and gains from rising oil and gas prices for developing

Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says
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Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say

Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say

Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short

An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has

Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
Business|Economy|Political|World

Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen says one Fed rate cut possible this year

Former U.S.

Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen says one Fed rate cut possible this year
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JPMorgan profit beats expectations on record trading revenue, strong dealmaking

JPMorgan Chase posted a bigger-than-expected 13% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday as volatile markets lifted trading revenue to a record high

JPMorgan profit beats expectations on record trading revenue, strong dealmaking
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict

The more than 3 million U.S. truckers who move goods for everything from grocery stores to factories to construction sites

US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

IMF slashes growth forecast for Middle East as Gulf exporters reel from impact of war

The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to have sharply slower growth this year as oil-exporting countries grapple with the fallout from the Iran war, the

IMF slashes growth forecast for Middle East as Gulf exporters reel from impact of war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks

The U.S. stock market has now nudged above where it was when the Iran war began over six weeks ago, which investors say is a reflection of bets that

Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street rallies on renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, earnings boost

The Nasdaq climbed 2% while the S&P 500 finished up 1% and near its record closing high on increasing optimism about the prospects for a Middle

Wall Street rallies on renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, earnings boost
MidEast|Political|US|World

Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight

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Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight
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Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease

U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high, and crude oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war

Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease
Business|Economy|World

US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices flying

U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy

US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices flying
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation

The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism

Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty
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US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war

U.S. stocks rallied and recovered the last of their losses caused so far by the U.S.-Iran war, as hope remains on Wall Street that the global economy can still avoid a worst-case scenario

US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war
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Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme
Business|Economy|Environment

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
US|World

Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace

Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
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White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets

White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets

White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets
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Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse

Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse

Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse
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How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
Economy|Political|World

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war
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US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran

U.S. stocks rose, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran

US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund says the war in Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy, and that's the case whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds

IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth
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Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war

A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began

Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
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More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show

More Federal Reserve policymakers were willing to consider an interest rate hike this year at their March meeting than in January, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months

More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show
MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Iran says it has accepted a 2-week ceasefire in the war

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war

The Latest: Iran says it has accepted a 2-week ceasefire in the war
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Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

Delta Air lines is joining a growing list of U.S. carriers raising checked bag fees

Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar
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Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war

Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war

Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war
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Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations
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Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil
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Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week
Business|Economy|Political|World

JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep Fed rates higher for longer

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns that a resilient U.S. economy could face renewed inflation pressures if the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets

JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep Fed rates higher for longer
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Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party
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The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his threat to hit Iran’s critical infrastructure hard if the country’s government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline

The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
Economy|Political|World

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain
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European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge

Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

Donald Trump won the presidency by promising to lower costs and end wars

Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms
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Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report

U.S. futures were trading modestly lower following surprisingly strong jobs data from the federal government

Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report
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The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war

The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war
Business|Economy|World

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash
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US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries

US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries

US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries
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Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war

US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
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What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring

What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring

What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring
Business|Economy|Environment

Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control

U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets

Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control
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$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds

$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds

$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public

Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public

Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public
Political|Science|Technology|World

It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills

Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news

It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills
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Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war

President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”

Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
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FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran

President Donald Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war did not always hew to the facts

FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran
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The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon

The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
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Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on

President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war

US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war
Economy|Political|World

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address
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Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war

Stocks rushed higher worldwide, and oil prices eased as hopes built that the war with Iran could end soon

Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|US

Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending

Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms

Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending
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Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict

Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict

Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict
Crime|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies

Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies

Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them

Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries

A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers improved slightly

Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring

U.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran

The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring
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The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged

The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts
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Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war
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Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Political|Sports|World

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, say the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held in April on safety grounds related to the Iran war

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
Crime|Education|US|World

A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know

A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know

A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know
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What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran
Education

Iran war and other tough topics give K-12 teachers chance to teach students how, not what, to think

A Penn State training program helps K-12 teachers learn how to give students the confidence to ask questions and understand various perspectives about complex topics.

Iran war and other tough topics give K-12 teachers chance to teach students how, not what, to think