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LIVE BLOG - US Iran War News Live Updates: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif orders salary cuts, fuel curbs and school closures amid global oil crisis - 1 min read

US-Iran War News Live Updates: The West Asia conflict has widened into multiple countries on day nine of the war, with rising casualties and fresh strikes reported in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon

First Post - Top Stories - 7 minutes ago

As war with Iran intensifies, Trump says he has "a plan" for oil prices -- President Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.

President Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.

CBS News - World - 23 minutes ago

Iran: France mulls plan to reopen Hormuz as oil prices soar

French President Macron has said plans are underway for a "defensive" mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices brought on by the Iran war are the highest since 2022. More on DW.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 23 minutes ago

HSBC reaffirms confidence in GCC as war rattles markets - 2h ago - 2 - m read

HSBC reaffirms its commitment to the Gulf economies despite escalating Middle East conflicts, highlighting the region's resilience and long-term potential. Discover how the bank plans to support growth and opportunities in the GCC.

Gulf News - Business - 45 minutes ago

RAF jets 'take out' drones in Middle East; Iran mocks US over oil prices | War latest

Donald Trump had told Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women's football team - before rowing back and praising the country's leader for doing a "very good job". Follow the latest.

Sky News - World - 1 hour ago

Stock markets drop after spike in crude oil prices amid Iran conflict

On Monday morning, the FTSE 100 joined the other major financial markets with a firm slump, dipping by as much as 1.7%.

Independent UK - Business - 1 hour ago

Trump calls choice of Iran's new supreme leader 'a big mistake'

Iran's military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Markets today: North American stock indexes slump as Iran war drags on, oil pares earlier surge

Investor sentiment continues to slide as conflict shows no sign of deteriorating

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 hour ago

'He's on it': Trump says Albanese agrees to let Iranian soccer players stay in Australia -- 1 min read

President Trump said Australian PM Albanese has agreed to let Iranian soccer players stay in Australia, with five already “taken care of” after their call, though some may still return to Iran over concerns for their families’ safety

First Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Iran war: Second State-organised charter flight to leave from Abu Dhabi this week

Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel; Irish Road Haulage Association threatens to bring Dublin city to a halt over rising fuel costs

Irish Times - World - 1 hour ago

VIDEO: PM warns Iranian attacks threaten global security and economy

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsH E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani spoke about the cascading effects o...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Energy secretary says "period of elevated energy prices" will be temporary -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war." -- Mar 8

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."

CBS News - US News - 1 hour ago

Wall Street opens lower as Middle East war continues

JoAnne Feeney at Advisors Capital Management explains the impact of war on oil prices and the market.

BBC News - Business - 2 hours ago

Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women's soccer team

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Australia was "making a terrible humanitarian mistake" by allowing Iran's national ‌women's soccer team to be sent back home and called on Australia's prime minister to give asylum to team members.

CBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

'He's on it': Trump, Albanese speak on asylum for Iranian soccer team after five players break free

At least five Iranian female soccer players have made a daring escape from their team’s handlers to avoid being sent back to likely persecution.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 3 hours ago

EU chief avoids condemning US-Israeli war on Iran

Ursula von der Leyen has avoided condemning the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying “there should be no tears shed” for the slain supreme leader

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

Who Is Benjamin Pennington? What to Know About Soldier Killed in Iran War

The sergeant died from injuries sustained a week ago during an attack on a base in Saudi Arabia.

Newsweek - World - 3 hours ago

Iranian Women Soccer Players Safe with Australian Police After Asylum Push from Trump

Five members of Iran's women's soccer team are now safely under the protection of the Australian government after defecting on Sunday.

Breitbart - Sports - 3 hours ago

Iran war: How long before Gulf nations stop pumping oil?

The oil price spiked near $120 after strikes on Iran's energy sites and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. With tankers stuck and Gulf oil facilities hit, producers are running short on storage to maintain production.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 4 hours ago

NATO Intercepts Iran Missile Over Turkey as Conflict Spreads -- he North Atlantic Treaty Organization intercepted a ballistic missile from Iran that entered Turkish airspace, Ankara said...

he North Atlantic Treaty Organization intercepted a ballistic missile from Iran that entered Turkish airspace, Ankara said, raising the risk that the military alliance could be drawn more directly into the war in the Middle East.

Military.com - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

5 Iranian soccer players seek asylum in Australia, says exiled prince -- Iran's women's soccer team were branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they return home.

Iran's women's soccer team were branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they return home.

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

Tom Cruise's reunion with Elle Fanning thrilled him at Saturn Awards

In 2005's War of the Worlds, Elle Fanning's sister, Dakota, starred as a child artist in a film directed by Tom Cruise. On the set, both sisters formed a tight bond with the megastar. Now, the duo...

International The News - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

JPMorgan trading desk turns bearish, sees no off-ramp in sight for Iran war

An end to the U.S.-Iran war isn't on the horizon, leading JPMorgan traders to turn more negative on the market.

CNBC - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war pushes oil above $100

HONG KONG/FRANKFURT, March 9 : Airline stocks were hammered on Monday, while airfares soared as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging, sparking fears of a deep travel slump and the potential for the widespread grounding of planes.Oil prices jumped 15 per cent to above $105 a barrel, hitting

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 5 hours ago

MICHAEL OREN: Iran has waged war on America for 47 years — time to end it

The casus belli for war against Iran stems from 47 years of Iranian aggression including the 1979 embassy crisis and terrorist attacks, making Operation Epic Fury legally justified.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

NATO intercepts second Iran missile in Turkish airspace: Ankara

This is the second time in five days that a ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted in Turkish airspace.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 6 hours ago

Trump says he and Israel's Netanyahu will make 'mutual' decision on ending Iran war

Trump was also tight-lipped about his thoughts regarding the Islamic Republic’s Assembly of Experts' selection of Mojtaba Khamenei.

New York Post - Politics - 6 hours ago

Iranians celebrate new supreme leader

Iranians took the streets in celebration after Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, was named as his successor. Mojtaba was selected as the Republic of Iran’s third leader just over a week following his father’s death in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran.

NBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

In maps: Ten days of strikes across the Middle East -- Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a tenth day.

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a tenth day.

BBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Uncommon Knowledge: Don't Blame Trump for War's Oldest Delusion

States often succumb to the temptation of decapitation. But gunboats, poison pens and drones promise more than they deliver.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Mideast war sends oil prices soaring to their highest since 2022

Oil prices briefly surged toward $120 a barrel Monday, reaching their highest level since 2022 before easing slightly, as the escalating war in Iran...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Which US and Israeli military companies are profiting from the Iran war?

Defence stocks reach all-time highs, driven by need to produce billions of dollars of weapons systems.

Aljazeera - US News - 8 hours ago

Iran Confirms New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'Is Wounded'

Mojtaba Khamenei has risen to the appointment of Iran Supreme Leader, as the country's national television news service confirmed, however it further added he has been wounded in an unspecified incident.

Breitbart - Politics - 9 hours ago

Israel says a man was killed in an Iranian missile attack, raising the country's death toll from the war to 11

Israel says a man was killed in an Iranian missile attack, raising the country's death toll from the war to 11.

Bay to Bay News - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine's 'dead cities' creating an unlikely economic boom at the frontlines of Russian war

Asked how the town adapted to the influx of new life, one Ukrainian official said: "War doesn't ask."

New York Post - World - 9 hours ago

Loading... Could a Strait of Hormuz closure slow India's internet? -- The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India's westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India’s westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

First Post - Technology - 9 hours ago

Global warming has accelerated since 2015: Study

Global warming has accelerated in a 'statistically significant' way since 2015, according to a study published by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 9 hours ago

U.S. orders staff to leave Saudi Arabia as war spreads; Iran rules out immediate ceasefire

The U.S. ordered non-emergency government staff to leave Saudi Arabia as the widening Iran war rattled global markets.

CNBC - World - 9 hours ago

'What is the mission?' With Iran, California military families fear another 'forever war'

The escalating Iran conflict has sent a chill through military communities across California, which is home to more than 157,000 active-duty military personnel.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as Iran's new supreme leader

The 56-year-old cleric takes power days after Israeli-US strikes killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Middle East Eye - World - 9 hours ago

White House War Montage Irks Ben Stiller, People With Brains -- Stiller asked the White House X account to leave Tropic Thunder out of its deranged propaganda, saying, "War is not a movie."

Stiller asked the White House X account to leave “Tropic Thunder” out of its deranged propaganda, saying “War is not a movie.”

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Starmer acknowledges concerns as Iran war threatens to impact cost of living

Sir Keir Starmer said: ‘No matter the headwinds, supporting working people and their families with the cost of living is always top of my mind.’

Evening Standard - Politics - 11 hours ago

IRGC warns of energy war after US-Israeli strikes on Iranian assets

The spokesman for the IRGC, says the US has opened a new chapter in the war by bombing Iran’s energy infrastructure.

Aljazeera - US News - 11 hours ago

Day of panic as war in Iran wipes $80 billion off the market

G7 calls emergency meeting as global oil supply faces Ukraine-level crisis, while Australia’s inflation rate is tipped to reach 5 per cent by the middle of the year.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Fire erupts at Bapco oil refinery in Bahrain after Iranian attack

ALBAWABA - A huge smoke is seen rising near the Bapco oil refinery in Bahrain on Monday morning, Reuters reported, citing a witness.The Bahraini governm

Albawaba - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

The Indo Daily: Exploring the Kinahans' Iran links as Middle East war intensifies

The outbreak of international war likely wasn’t on the bingo card for the Kinahan Cartel when they decamped to Dubai, yet that’s precisely the scenario the...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Letters to the Editor, March 9th: On teenage binge drinking, war in the Middle East and late post

We are to blame – parents, policy makers and the drinks industry

Irish Times - Opinion - 13 hours ago

Spend more on defence or risk being vulnerable to missile and drone attacks, UK warned

The UK is at risk of being vulnerable to the kind of missile and drone attacks seen across the Gulf, the author of the government's defence review has said.

Sky News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

'Makes Me Sick': Rock Hall Of Famer Puts 'Cowardly' Trump On Blast Over Iran War

Graham Nash urged people to "keep pushing back" against the president.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's next supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, will succeed his father amid the war with the US and Israel

Russia Today - World - 14 hours ago

Hegseth vows US will 'go as far as we need' to topple Iranian regime as conflict escalates — including possible 'boots on ground'

"President Trump knows – I know – you don't tell the enemy, you don't tell the press, you don't tell anybody what your limits would be on an operation," Hegseth said.

New York Post - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

IDF threatens to kill Iran's new leadership

The IDF says it will target Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s successors amid the ongoing war in the Middle East

Russia Today - World - 15 hours ago

Sharpening its warnings, Saudi Arabia tells Iran it would be the 'biggest loser' if it continues to attack Arab states

Sharpening its warnings, Saudi Arabia tells Iran it would be the 'biggest loser' if it continues to attack Arab states.

Bay to Bay News - World - 16 hours ago

Carney's government has proposed a debate on the Iran war, House leader says

Steven MacKinnon’s post on X comes after caucus members said they felt uneasy when the PM expressed support for the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 16 hours ago

Warriors' Injury Report Delivers More Concern for Kristaps Porzingis

The Golden State Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis concerns have not gone away after the veteran center returned to the court.

Newsweek - Sports - 16 hours ago

Earth is warming faster than previously estimated, new study shows

Researchers found the first statistically significant evidence that global warming is accelerating. It's been topic of intense scientific inquiry for years.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 19 hours ago

Chaos erupts after SWAT swarms Southwest jet: 'Heads down, hands up!'

Viral videos show armed officers removing passenger from Southwest flight in Atlanta as travelers describe 'scariest moments' during nine-hour ordeal.

Fox News - Business - 19 hours ago

Iran soccer team eliminated from Women's Asian Cup faces the prospect of a return home

Australian Iranian Council urges Australia to allow team to stay ‘while credible fears for their safety remain’

The Globe and Mail - World - 19 hours ago

Iran names new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian state media reports -- Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei served in the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s where he developed close ties with the military services and with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei served in the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s where he developed close ties with the military services and with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

CBS News - World - 20 hours ago

Country Joe McDonald, whose antiwar song became an anthem, dies at 84

His band's performance at the Woodstock festival was one of the defining moments of that concert.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader? -- Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

BBC News - World - 21 hours ago

Iran war: Khamenei's son Mojtaba named new supreme leader

State media in Iran reported that the Assembly of Experts chose the son of late Ali Khamenei as his successor. Follow DW for all the updates.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Iraqi oil output plunges as Iran war blocks Strait of Hormuz

Iraqi oil production from key southern fields has dropped about 70% to roughly 1.3 million barrels per day because exports through the Strait of Hormuz...

Daily Sabah - Business - 22 hours ago

Meghan McCain Warns Trump Admin That Lindsey Graham Is 'Scaring People'

McCain's comment follows after the GOP senator said that the U.S. was going to "blow the hell" out of Iran.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Thousands rally worldwide for women's rights, against Iran war

Thousands of people marched in cities across the globe to mark International Women’s Day, and in many cases, denounce the war in Iran. From Rio in...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Call for King's US state visit to be cancelled over Iran war

Sir Ed Davey said President Donald Trump started an illegal war when the US launched airstrikes on Iran and has repeatedly insulted the UK over the use of British bases.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

Pope Leo urges peace dialogue, warns of wider Middle East conflict

Speaking on March 8, Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability. Pope Leo said on Sunday that deeply...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Hakeem Jeffries won't commit to blocking additional Iran war funding

The House minority leader said Democrats will "cross that bridge when we get to it," but added that President Donald Trump has so far failed to justify his "war of choice."

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Iran's last line of resistance holds back — but Houthi terror group warns it's ready to act

Yemen expert reveals why Iran-backed Houthis haven't joined Iran conflict yet - and warns they could attack Saudi Arabia if conflict widens across region.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Israeli settlers kill three Palestinians as attacks surge amid Iran war

Palestinian human rights group says attacks increased by 25 percent since war began

Middle East Eye - World - 1 day ago

What We Know About the Strike on an Iranian Girls' School -- It's still unclear who was responsible for a missile strike on a southern Iran school that left at least 175 dead, many of them children.

It’s still unclear who was responsible for a missile strike on a southern Iran school that left at least 175 dead, many of them children.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Government urged to let Iranian women's football team stay in Australia until safety is assured

Several community and civil society groups have sent the home affairs minister a letter expressing "grave concerns" for the team.

SBS - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Jesse Welles unpacks his viral protest songs at the House of Blues -- The Arkansas singer, who's gained online fame for his pointed folk protests,shared a few lessons in irony and righteous wars of words during the Boston stop of his tour.

The Arkansas singer, who's gained online fame for his pointed folk protests, shared a few lessons in irony and righteous wars of words during the Boston stop of his tour.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Will war with Iran hurt Republicans' chances in November? Three writers weigh in.

Have Trump’s actions in Iran helped the Republicans’ chances in November? Or unleashed instability across the Mideast that might undermine his party’s political fortunes?

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump says war may only end when Iran's leadership, military is totally destroyed

Iran's president recently said mediation efforts were underway, but Trump's comments suggest such efforts could be a moot point.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Kyle Schwarber and Gunnar Henderson lead U.S. past Britain in World Baseball Classic

Kyle Schwarber hits a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson finishes with four hits and two RBIs to lead the United States to a 9-1 victory over Britain.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Gas prices climb nationwide as Iran conflict rattles global oil markets

Rising tensions with Iran are rippling through global oil markets, sending crude prices sharply higher and pushing U.S. gas prices up at the pump.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Warriors vs. Thunder odds, spread, NBA picks from 10,000 simulations

SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA picks today

CBS News - Sports - 1 day ago

Trump Says 'We Don't Need' U.K Support for Iran War, 'We've Already Won'

In Various Statements on Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump Denied Claims That a U.S. Strike Had Hit a Girls' School in Iran Early in the War, or That Russia Was Providing Iran With Intelligence, but Was Confident of U.S. Success in the War: 'We've Decimated Their Whole Evil Empire'

Haaretz - US News - 1 day ago

Iran war could make affordability bigger issue in 2026 elections

Midterm election messaging on affordability could be undercut by the Iran war and related uncertainty.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

BROADCAST BIAS: From 'without evidence' to war panic, the media target Trump and America

President Trump's military actions in Iran have been under repeated attack from the broadcast networks. The legacy media seems fine with offering a propaganda platform to the enemy.

Fox News - Opinion - 2 days ago

DAN GAINOR: As troops face danger abroad, media wage war on Trump at home

The press continues its anti-Trump campaign with unsubstantiated Epstein allegations while America fights Iran, showing the same bias from Russian collusion and the Hunter Biden story.

Fox News - Opinion - 2 days ago

Fallout from Iran war complicating Ottawa's push to tap into Middle East investment pools

Emerging financial capitals are on edge as the conflict jeopardizes oil and gas supplies coming out of the Gulf

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 days ago

Movies -- The best of Jessie Buckley: The award-winning Irish actress's top TV and film roles and where you can watch them

The world has fallen for Jessie Buckley, and you know what? It’s been a long time coming.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Iran war threatens Trump's affordability push as rising energy prices complicate Fed rate cuts

Rising oil prices, shipping disruptions in the Middle East and fresh signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market are creating a complicated backdrop for the Federal Reserve.

NBC News - World - 2 days ago

Trump's Real Plan for Iran Might Be Coming Into View -- Fred Kaplan

The U.S. president sows chaos even when he clearly doesn’t mean the things he says.

Slate - Politics - 2 days ago

White House War Montage Irks Ben Stiller, People With Brains

Stiller asked the White House X account to leave “Tropic Thunder” out of its deranged propaganda, saying “War is not a movie.”

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 days ago

'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp at GLAAD Media Awards: Telling Gay Stories 'Literally Saved People's Lives'

Actor Noah Schnapp accepted the "Outstanding Drama Series" award for Netflix's "Stranger Things" at the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards, declaring that the "willingness" of the show's writers to tell gay stories has "literally saved people's lives."

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

With a crucial oil artery blocked near Iran, can Canada fill the gap in global supply? -- Jenna Benchetrit

As the war in Iran disrupts oil and gas exports from the Gulf region, the Canadian energy sector could see a jump in demand — and federal officials are positioning Canada as a beacon of stability during an unpredictable moment.

CBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Iran proxies wage war on Israel, threaten US interests as Iraq slammed for not disarming them

Tension in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iran-aligned Iraqi militias expand targets from military bases to oil facilities, threatening regional stability.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

Within 24 hours of the first U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, ships in the region’s waters found their navigation systems had gone haywire, erroneously indicating that the vessels were at airports, a nuclear power plant and on Iranian land.

CTV News - Science - 3 days ago

Who Won the Actor Awards Red Carpet? Demi Moore, Jenna Ortega and Others Top the List

A trio of Paris-based houses — Louis Vuitton, Schiaparelli and Balenciaga — took the top spots in THR's Power Rankings among fashion brands that dominated style and social media conversations.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Egypt's Taba airport becomes escape route for Israelis fleeing Iran war

Hundreds queue daily at the Sinai border crossing for onward flights, as airport workers say every departure from the Red Sea town is already full

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 days ago

UAE Mulls Freezing Iranian Assets: WSJ Reports Potential Billions Freeze as Iran-U.S.-Israel War Escalates

Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates is actively considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held within its territory, a potential economic countermeasure that could severely disrupt Tehran's access to foreign currency and global trade networks, according to a report published

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

War in Iran, Hell for Markets -- What Next: TBD

Which historical precedent will you choose? The ‘70s? Or 2022?

Slate - Technology - 3 days ago

How Iran and Venezuela strikes transform the Trump-Xi trade talks

The Iran war and the U.S. attack in Venezuela show a Trump administration more willing to eschew diplomacy and take military action.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

Inside the mission to rescue Sydney students from a war zone

In the dead of night in a Dubai hotel, 14 Barker College students found themselves in the crossfire of a rapidly escalating conflict. This is how they escaped.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 3 days ago

All roads lead to ruin – Taoiseach Micheál Martin faces impossible task in White House visit with volatile Donald Trump amid Iran tension

Once more unto the breach. If Micheál ­Martin’s Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump last St Patrick’s Day was a nervy encounter, then this year the stake...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 3 days ago

Government warned SEND reforms leave 'unanswered questions'

Ministers have unveiled sweeping reforms to the SEND system

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Paramount CEO vows to maintain CNN's 'editorial independence' after WB bidding war win

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison on Thursday pledged to maintain CNN’s “editorial independence” if his deal with Warner Bros. Discovery secures regulatory approvals.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 days ago

There Was No Imminent Threat From Iran, Except to Trump's Credibility -- Political Gabfest

Though most Iranians oppose the regime, outsiders cannot simply dictate political outcomes.

Slate - Politics - 3 days ago

U.S. Officials Offer New Timeline For Iran War

U.S. officials privately believe the Iran war might stretch through at least September

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Canada's rhetorical support for the war on Iran has an audience of one: Donald Trump

Ottawa’s most important priority remains managing relations with its only and much more powerful neighbour

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 4 days ago

Contributor: Trump's war in Iran is already hurting him at home

In Congress, members of both parties are again trying to stop the president's illegal and unpopular war-making, as they did in 2019 to end his bombings in Yemen.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Iran war looms large over Berlin's global tourism fair

Closed airspace, stranded cruise ships, uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of travellers: The war in the Gulf is a shock to the tourism industry. Travel warnings are in place for around a dozen countries in the region.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 4 days ago

Brit influencer charters £100k private jet to flee Dubai amid Iran war

Property investor and influencer Samuel Leeds has come under scrutiny for his ‘insensitive comments’ after escaping the Middle East

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Wall Street, global markets partly recover after early sell-off sparked by war with Iran

A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street Tuesday, though the losses eased significantly as the day progressed. Oil prices, meanwhile, leaped even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Cheap, effective and battle-tested by Russia: Iran leans on Shahed drones to penetrate U.S. defenses

The U.S. has reportedly been able to stop most of the autonomous munitions, but even in being taken down, the weapons drain crucial defense resources.

NBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Paddington The Musical up for 11 Olivier Awards

Hollywood stars Rachel Zegler, Cate Blanchett and Rosamund Pike are also nominated for the awards, which celebrate their 50th anniversary this year.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returns award to Toronto film critics group, says her speech was censored

Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers says she is returning her Toronto Film Critics Association Award after a portion of her acceptance speech expressing support for Palestine was cut out.

CTV News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

US scrambles fighter jets to track 2 Russian warplanes flying near American airspace

US and Canadian forces scrambled fighter jets after NORAD detected Russian planes operating in the Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

SEN RAND PAUL: America is at war—but Americans didn't vote for it

Kentucky senator criticizes unauthorized military action against Iran, arguing Constitution requires congressional authorization before war and demanding proper debate.

Fox News - Opinion - 4 days ago

As He Tries to Rationalize His War in Iran, Trump Cannot Stop Telling On Himself -- Fred Kaplan

His explanations for why he went to war keep getting worse. His plans for the future aren’t looking any better.

Slate - Politics - 4 days ago

The US-Israeli murder of Iranian schoolchildren cannot be whitewashed

Western media is either silent or implicitly blaming Tehran for the strike that killed 168 girls

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

South Korea warns Iran war could disrupt chip supplies

The U.S.-Israel war with Iran could ⁠disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, ⁠a South Korean ruling party lawmaker said on...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

How Iran war may accelerate the fall of US empire

This conflict could prove to be Washington's most perilous adventure yet - the classic story of a superpower overreaching

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 4 days ago

After shackling Canada to Trump's war in Iran, Carney's course correction is wise

The Prime Minister has climbed down from his initial support of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, and is now questioning whether the ends justify the means

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 5 days ago

Energy bills forecast to rise 10% from July as Middle East war drives up prices

Analysts Cornwall Insight said forecasts for Ofgem’s price cap for July to September had surged to £1,801 a year for a typical dual fuel household.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

Trump's solutions to Iranian shipping threat leave insurance sector unimpressed

The president's ideas include naval escorts for shipping, especially tankers, but industry experts say such action could make things worse.

Sky News - Business - 5 days ago

Spain's PM is not mincing his words over Trump's war on Iran

The US president had already threatened a trade war after being refused the use of Spanish bases for his war with Iran. But Spain won't budge.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Experts warn of 'mysterious' leaked US government tool that breaks into iPhones

The "powerful" software kit, dubbed Coruna, uses 23 different vulnerabilities to exploit iPhones and break into the device, Google warned in a PSA.

New York Post - Technology - 5 days ago

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As smoke rises over Tehran from latest strikes, Trump announced that 'we're going to cut off all trade with Spain' from their refusal to allow bases to be used.

Irish Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Calm returns to markets in Europe but oil prices climb higher on Iran war

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Independent UK - Business - 5 days ago

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Daily Sabah - Sports - 5 days ago

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Conservative dissent over the war is fracturing the GOP and testing the durability of US support for Israel.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 5 days ago

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The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will fail to achieve its objectives, instead harming everyone involved in the conflict

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 5 days ago

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New York Magazine - Politics - 6 days ago

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Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 6 days ago

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Middle East Eye - Opinion - 6 days ago

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Middle East Eye - Opinion - 6 days ago

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Los Angeles Times - Business - 6 days ago

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A protracted conflict in the Middle East could help Russia's war effort in Ukraine.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 6 days ago

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New York Post - Entertainment - 6 days ago

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Peninsula Qatar - US News - 6 days ago

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NBC News - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Trump Is Workshopping Iran War Plan in Weird Calls to Press

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New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

The MAGA Backlash to Trump's Iran War Has Begun

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New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

The Macroeconomic Shock of the Iran War: Global Consequences for Markets, Commodities, and Growth

Dr. Gil FeilerThe recent military escalation involving Iran, the United States and Israel constitutes a major geopolitical shock with deep and multiface

Albawaba - Business - 7 days ago

How sport is being disrupted by the US-Israel war with Iran

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Deutsche Welle - Sports - 7 days ago

Here's Jim Cramer's advice for navigating the markets during the Iran conflict

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CNBC - Health - 7 days ago

This is a serious blow to the Iranian regime – but it is unlikely to be immediately fatal

Trump and Netanyahu have both said they want to see the removal of the Islamic regime in Tehran. But that is far from certain

Irish Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

Israeli society is intoxicated by war and the dream of expansion. It cannot last

Netanyahu appears to be gaining on both the domestic and international fronts but the war on Iran is plunging the region into disaster

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Trump's Regime-Change Strategy for Iran Is Pure Fantasy

The president’s magical thinking won’t help Iranians overthrow their government.

New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 7 days ago

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Albawaba - Business - 8 days ago

Are the US–Israeli strikes on Iran justified under international law?

Expert says attacks on Iran breach the UN's founding charter and the rules governing legitimate self-defence

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

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Daily Sabah - Technology - 9 days ago

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Slate - Business - 9 days ago

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Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 10 days ago

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CBC News - Entertainment - 10 days ago

The Two Big Reasons for Regime Change in Iran | Opinion

When Iranian protesters took to the streets, their goal was regime change, not nuclear deals.

Newsweek - Opinion - 10 days ago

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Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Amazon shelves Blue Jay warehouse robot

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Fox News - Technology - 11 days ago

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CBC News - Business - 11 days ago

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Miami New Times - US News - 12 days ago

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Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 12 days ago

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Huffington Post - Business - 12 days ago

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Miami New Times - Politics - 13 days ago

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Daily Sabah - Business - 13 days ago

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Evening Standard - Health - 17 days ago

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Russia Today - Business - 18 days ago

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Sky News - Business - 22 days ago

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Middle East Eye - US News - 1 month ago

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Big tech has big plans for bots that will do all your buying for you.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

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Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

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Global Voices - Environment - 2 months ago

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Huffington Post - Business - 3 months ago

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Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

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American airpower was supposed to be untouchable in Vietnam. Instead, U.S. pilots found themselves struggling against smaller, more agile MiGs and losing more often than anyone expected. The decline in America’s air-to-air kill ratio revealed weaknesses that would change how the U.S. fought in the skies.

Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

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Fox News - Business - 4 months ago

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