Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says

UNITED NATIONS — Surging global demand for critical minerals should be “a once-in-a-lifetime chance” for resource-rich countries in Africa and elsewhere to harness wealth and improve life for millions — but it has too easily triggered violence and poverty, the head of the World Trade Organization said Wednesday. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned the U.N. … Read more

Retired Lt. Col. running for Congress backs Trump Iran strategy: ‘He’s ending a 47-year conflict’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Flippo knows a thing or two about winning a fight. During his military career he deployed around the world, including serving as a maintenance and logistics officer in Iraq during the lead up to the 2003 invasion. Currently, he’s locked in … Read more

Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, AAA data shows

Gas prices hit $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, marking the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, according to AAA data. The price represents a national average, meaning drivers in some states … Read more

Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on Iran conflict and Rep. Ro Khanna’s visit to West Bank

On “Face the Nation,” Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter said Israel is prepared to restart war with Iran if the U.S. requests it, as the U.S. and Iran trade fire. He also addressed Rep. Ro Khanna, who says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Source link

Trump says he’s Iran’s ‘No. 1’ target as renewed conflict raises assassination fears

Trump says he’s Iran’s top assassination target During a NATO news conference, President Trump says he’s “No. 1 on the kill list for Iran” and addresses questions about why he was returning home on the legacy Air Force One instead of the new presidential jet. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One thing … Read more

Trump faces questions on conflict with Iran during NATO summit press conference

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump faces questions on conflict with Iran during NATO summit press conference 07:20 UP NEXT Trump holds bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy at NATO summit 03:55 Sanders, Warren Drop Endorsements of Maine’s Graham Platner 02:10 Platner faces growing calls … Read more

Is an Iran deal ‘over’ and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices have lurched again after the United States and Iran traded new strikes and U.S. President Donald Trump mused that fragile negotiations between the countries might be “over.” At stake are the lives of Iranians and others throughout the region, including Israel and Lebanon, along with foreign residents of Gulf nations, … Read more