U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices
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U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall
A ship remains anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Negotiations between the...
Iran has mined 'large segments' of Hormuz Strait, Secretary of State Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing concerning the fiscal year 2027 budget...
Trump tells CNBC: 'I don't care' if Iran negotiations are over
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, May 20,...
Oil climbs over 3% as U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, Israel expands Lebanon offensive
An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from...
U.S. and Iran still without deal to end war after Trump says he's not in a 'hurry'
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room...
Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - MAY 29: Police officers stand on patrol during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri-La Hotel...
Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejecting 'neo-militarism' claims
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on May 29, 2026. (Photo by JAM...
Russian drone hits apartment block in NATO state Romania; EU prepares fresh sanctions against Moscow
Police and forensic investigators examine the location of impact after a Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, western...
Oil prices turn lower as U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension awaits Trump approval
Oil prices turned lower Thursday, erasing earlier gains, after U.S. and Iranian negotiators apparently reached an agreement to extend the...
Inside India newsletter: Iran war disruptions, Modi's appeal to boost India's hospitality sector
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your one-stop destination for...
U.S. oil falls below $90 on report Iran agreement would restore Hormuz traffic in one month
U.S. crude oil prices fell more than 4% Wednesday on a report Iran would restore traffic through the Strait of...
Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs
Piper Sandler isn't buying the talk that an Iran deal is nearing, telling clients that the Strait of Hormuz will...
European stocks open mixed following U.S. strikes on Iran, mixed messages on peace talks
The City of London skyline at sunset.Gary Yeowell | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesLONDON — European markets opened mixed on Tuesday,...
Oil prices mixed as U.S. military strikes against Iran cloud Middle East peace prospects
A drone view shows the Valero Houston Refinery in Pasadena outside of Houston, Texas, U.S., May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Shahrzad RasekhShahrzad...
U.S. conducts 'self-defense strikes' in Iran as Trump tries to push for peace deal
An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz...
Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he asked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join...
Oil prices fall 5% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner'
Crude oil prices fell more than 4% on Sunday after President Donald Trump indicated that talks with Iran to reopen...
Trump not rushing Iran deal, whacks critics as 'losers'
President Donald Trump on Sunday urged his negotiating team not to rush a deal with Iran to end the war...
Trump says Iran deal reopening Strait of Hormuz 'largely negotiated,' will be announced soon
A ship remains anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Negotiations between the...
