Lebanon abolishes death penalty in landmark parliament vote
6 major outlets report that Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the capital punishment.
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6 major outlets report that Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the capital punishment.
Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for an attack on Saudi Aramco's oil facility in Jizan, sparking a fire.
Europe's STOXX 600 reached an all-time high as strong earnings and soft US jobs data lifted market gloom.
Trump to ask Putin about Russia aiding Iran targeting US bases
Dollar retreats as Middle East pause and oil slide ease market tensions
Global shipping is facing critical instability as threats mount against the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea lanes.
Donald Trump faces scrutiny and internal friction over a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia and its implications for Middle East stability.
Global markets face a dual shock as oil prices climb to $100 per barrel and President Trump implements a new round of global tariffs.
Middle East oil producers are actively pursuing pipeline and transit alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
Oil prices have climbed to six-week highs as intensified conflict and diplomatic tensions threaten critical transit routes in the Middle East.
The U.S. military has completed 11 nights of strikes on Iran, causing escalating tensions that threaten ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Investors are balancing anticipation for Big Tech earnings against rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Gold prices remain a focal point for investors as shifts in Middle East diplomatic sentiment and interest rate expectations influence market volatility.
Brent oil prices have surged past $90 a barrel amid an escalating conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East.
Gold is facing its biggest weekly loss in six weeks as geopolitical tensions and rate-hike concerns trigger a price nosedive.
The U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide travel warning for Americans as conflict involving Iran escalates across the Middle East.
US consumer sentiment is rising in July as cheaper gas prices provide financial relief and spending persists despite economic concerns.
The US has completed a new wave of strikes across Iran, targeting key port cities and islands in the Gulf region.
Oil prices have surged past $85 a barrel following the collapse of a ceasefire and escalating military conflict in the Gulf.
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz follow Iranian missile strikes on tankers and subsequent U.S. air strikes.
Global markets face downward pressure as geopolitical tensions and a semiconductor selloff dampen investor sentiment.
Global energy markets are reacting to escalating Middle East conflict and potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, while AI stocks face a decline.
Gold prices have declined by over 1% as escalating Middle East tensions fuel expectations for further interest rate hikes.
The US dollar is surging as safe-haven demand spikes following renewed attacks in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Tensions intensify in the Middle East as the U.S. strikes Iranian infrastructure and Tehran responds by closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Ongoing conflict in Iran is accelerating the transition toward clean energy as nations seek to hedge against oil market volatility.
Market uncertainty grows as geopolitical tensions involving Iran intersect with cooling investor sentiment toward the technology sector.
Global chip stocks are experiencing volatility as investors weigh disappointing earnings from Samsung against the highly anticipated US market debut of SK Hynix.
Gaza ceasefire unfulfilled, humanitarian crisis persists
Turkey's 'strategic triad' is gaining influence in the Trump administration's Middle East policy, creating new frictions with Israel.
Iran prepares for dayslong funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
A volatile first half of the year has forced Wall Street to abandon previous expectations as oil prices fall and market fears shift.
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is fluctuating as vessels navigate heightened risks from U.S.-Iran strikes.
US and Iran issue conflicting statements about new talks in Doha
Wall Street indices are climbing as the U.S. and Iran agree to halt hostilities and megacap tech stocks rally.
U.S. stock futures are advancing as a pause in U.S.-Iran tensions eases Middle East volatility, though oil supply concerns remain.
Oil prices are returning to prewar levels as shipping and supply flows resume from the Gulf region.
Israel maintains a firm military presence in southern Lebanon despite international pressure and evolving diplomatic dynamics with Iran.
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is fluctuating as Iran asserts control over the waterway amidst nuclear monitoring disputes and regional conflict.