8m ago Stocks slide and oil prices spike as Israeli strike hits “plumbing of the global energy system” Stock prices were down early Thursday and oil prices rose sharply as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran escalated. Israel’s Wednesday strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, which is shared with Qatar, and President Trump’s threat … Read more
5m ago Israel says Iran’s intelligence minister killed in strike and “intensity of attacks in Iran is increasing” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Iran’s Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib was killed in an overnight strike in Tehran. Katz warned of more “significant surprises” coming Wednesday, across multiple arenas, signaling a possible … Read more
1m ago Could the Illinois Senate primary set the tone for other Democratic primaries? The race to fill Dick Durbin’s Senate seat could provide to be a tone-setter for other Democratic midterm primaries on issues like President Trump’s deportation policies and outside spending on state races. It also could reveal how much sway Gov. … Read more
The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement Tuesday that the commander of Iran’s feared Basij paramilitary force was among the senior leaders killed in overnight strikes in Tehran, and the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz later confirmed that Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was also “eliminated.” “Prime Minister Benjamin … Read more
8m ago Iranian drone strike sparks “significant fire” in UAE’s Fujairah oil zone Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said they were working Monday to contain a fire sparked by a drone strike on the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone. The regional government for Fujairah said there were no reported injuries, but it did not … Read more
What to know about the 2026 Oscars “Sinners” is looking to make history, coming into the night with 16 nominations. It’s the most nominations for a single film ever, with the Ryan Coogler-helmed vampire spectacle earning nods for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and a nomination for the newly created Best Casting award. “One Battle … Read more
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the country’s military, warned Friday that any new protests against authorities would be met with a stronger response than in January, when several thousand people were killed. “The evil enemy, failing to achieve its field battle goals, is once again pursuing the instillation of fear and street riots,” … Read more
Oil prices rose back above $100 and stocks sank Thursday as Iran’s attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude reserves by the International Energy Agency. Stock markets in Asia closed down Thursday and European markets opened with losses as investors saw … Read more
1m ago UAE says it is intercepting new “missile and drone attacks” from Iran The United Arab Emirates said it was deflecting a new round of missiles and drones launched by Iran on Wednesday morning. “The UAE’s air defenses are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks originating from Iran,” the country’s Ministry of … Read more
0m ago U.K. maritime authority says cargo ship in Persian Gulf reported a splash and a “loud bang in close proximity” A ship likely came under Iranian attack in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates’ capital, according to an advisory from the British military’s maritime trade authority. … Read more