U.S. still watching allies for alignment of interests even amid defense pullback, analyst says
An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to make an arrested landing on the...
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U.S. crude falls below $80 as oil prices sink on Hormuz deal hopes
FILE PHOTO: Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. Hamad I Mohammed | ReutersOil prices extended...
Iran and Oman discuss joint shipping route in Strait of Hormuz and mine clearing mission
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug. 24, 2026. Stringer | ReutersIran and Oman on...
China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctions
China's President Xi Jinping (R) and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven on May 14, 2026 in...
Trump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed
A man holds the Iranian toman equivalent of 1 USD as US dollars selling rate on the free market reaches...
Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt
The Trump administration unveiled a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the Islamic Republic's...
'They asked too much': Canadian dollar slides as Ottawa and Washington head for all-out trade war
The Canadian dollar fell on Monday morning after trade talks between Ottawa and Washington fell apart, leaving both sides facing...
U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Aug. 20, 2026. Kevin...
Small UK power generator shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph
Fiber optic cables feed into switches inside a communications room at an office in London, UK, on Monday, Oct. 13,...
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, ushering in wave of new tariffs
US President Donald Trump speaks with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney during a work lunch as part of the G7...
Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes 'extraterritorial sovereignty'
Veiled pro-government supporters carrying flags take part in a ceremony commemorating the memory of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...
Oil prices rise after Treasury Secretary says U.S. will collapse Iran with economic pressure
Oil moved higher Thursday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will impose the toughest sanctions in history against...
Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills could risk more than just joint military readiness
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 7: (L to R) Col. Lee Sung-jun, public affairs director of South Korea's Joint Chiefs...
Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House...
Trump pauses 50% scheduled tariffs on Canada for three days, announces 'deal' with Ottawa
President Donald Trump greets Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Oct....
Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - 2025/01/24: A 24-hour Yonhap news TV broadcast at Seoul Railway Station showing a news broadcast with...
Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise
People walk in front of a billboard honouring a participant in Russia's military action in Ukraine and reading "Pride of...
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House...
Brent oil rises above $90 as Iran rules out interim deal extension, threatens to escalate conflict
Crude oil prices rose Monday as Iran ruled out talks to extend the memorandum of understanding with the U.S.A senior...
Russia targets Danube port after one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks of the war
A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop a load of water during a fire at Russian e-commerce firm Wildberries' logistics complex...
