Prediction markets are opening many new opportunities for unregulated insider trading and unethical bets – in the name of making a game out of politics
German investor morale rebounds on hopes Iran conflict will end
Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning
Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon
Perfect tie in Andean district shows Peru’s enduring political fractures
How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit
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Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
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More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
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US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz
The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will penalize any
May 28, 2026
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European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
European shares closed lower on Thursday, though they pared steeper losses after a report on news outlet Axios said the United States and Iran
May 28, 2026
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The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war
May 26, 2026
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile
May 25, 2026
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Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on
May 25, 2026
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Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans
May 25, 2026
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Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines
U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an
May 24, 2026
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Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.
May 24, 2026
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Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according
May 23, 2026
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Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war
Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war
May 22, 2026
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Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike
The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.
May 22, 2026
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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran
May 21, 2026
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Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it
May 21, 2026
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As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet
The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly
May 16, 2026
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Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war
Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the
May 14, 2026
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Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO
EagleRock, a land and resource management company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, has raised $320.1
May 14, 2026
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Air NZ warns of largest loss in four years as Iran war sends fuel cost soaring
Air New Zealand on Thursday forecast its largest pre-tax annual loss in four years, as sky-high fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict
May 14, 2026
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Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say
Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the
May 13, 2026
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Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader
May 12, 2026
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Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed
The U.S. dollar climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation continued to increase, while uncertainty
May 12, 2026
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Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of Hezbollah's elite force
The Israeli military carried out a strike on Wednesday on the southern suburbs of Beirut in a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh, targeting the commander of the militant group's
May 06, 2026
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Trump says United States will get uranium from Iran
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would get enriched uranium from Iran, as the two countries struggle to reach an agreement on ending the Gulf
May 06, 2026
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LATAM Airlines cuts 2026 earnings forecast as jet fuel shock lifts costs
LATAM Airlines slashed its 2026 core earnings forecast on Tuesday, as higher jet fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East significantly increased costs
May 06, 2026
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Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz
Iran has set up a new mechanism to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Press TV reported on Tuesday. Iran has warned the U.S.
May 05, 2026
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From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and
April 14, 2026
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Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty
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May 04, 2026
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Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni
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May 04, 2026
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Global equity funds attract inflows for sixth week on earnings optimism
Global equity funds drew inflows for a sixth straight week through April 29, as optimism over strong first-quarter earnings outweighed investor concerns about the Middle East
May 04, 2026
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HSBC raises 2026 Brent price forecast to $95 per barrel
HSBC raised its 2026 average Brent price forecast to $95 a barrel last week, citing a longer effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
March 13, 2026
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Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'
The White House is telling Congress that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region
May 01, 2026
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Exxon net income falls, output hit by Iran war
Exxon Mobil beat estimates for adjusted earnings on Friday, helped by higher output in Guyana and the Permian Basin, though net income dropped to its lowest
May 01, 2026
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Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents
Donald Trump’s unilateral move to engage in military action against Iran isn’t unprecedented; Presidents Obama and Clinton directed U.S. military engagements without explicit congressional approval
May 01, 2026
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Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount
Toyota is expected to report a fourth successive year-on-year decline in quarterly operating profit next week, as rising material and labour costs and the
May 01, 2026
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Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks
Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks and
April 30, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as earnings optimism overshadows Middle East woes
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Thursday as investors drew comfort from strong earnings, even as fears about an escalation in the Middle East conflict deepened.
April 30, 2026
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Dollar hits multi-week highs as oil surges, yen near 160
The dollar touched a new multi-week high on Thursday as fears of a further escalation in the Middle East lifted oil prices, while the Federal
April 30, 2026
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FULL TEXT- Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged
The Bank of Canada released the following statement on Wednesday: "The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and
April 29, 2026
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GKN Aerospace owner Melrose's quarterly revenue jumps; flags freight‑cost inflation
GKN Aerospace owner Melrose Industries reported an 11% jump in first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, supported by the strong performance of wide-body jets, engines, and its repairs
April 29, 2026
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Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East
The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous agency that runs the major freight channel through Central America, on Tuesday said the U.S.-Iran war in the Middle East
April 29, 2026
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Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped pull Wall Street off its record heights
April 28, 2026
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How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits
How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits
April 28, 2026
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The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
Pakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations
April 26, 2026
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With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loom
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sold a vision to Israelis as the country entered the war with Iran and invaded Lebanon
April 26, 2026
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US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
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April 24, 2026
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Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that a U.S. blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington.
April 24, 2026
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German software maker SAP beats first-quarter profit estimates on cloud demand
Europe's largest software maker SAP on Thursday reported a 17% increase in first-quarter profit, beating estimates, due to strong growth in its cloud business.
April 24, 2026
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Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group by three weeks after talks at the White House
April 23, 2026
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US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
April 24, 2026