Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing
A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show
Champagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvest
Russian missile barrage kills at least 6 in Kyiv, injures 33
Orioles call for more technology after Pete Alonso's near-homer is ruled foul vs. Yankees
Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal ports
Prince Harry emphasizes need to better apply veterans' skills during roundtable with service members
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Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster
Two slicks have appeared in Iranian waters,
August 14, 2026Strait of Hormuz
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With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players
While talks to end the Iran war have stalled, the Trump administration appears to be reaching out to a broader swath of countries that might be able to help pressure Tehran or ease its hardline position where traditional mediators haven't succeeded so far
August 15, 2026
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US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran 'indefinitely,' vows more economic pressure
The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on
August 14, 2026
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2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates has blamed Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company in the Strait of Hormuz
August 14, 2026
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War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth
March 05, 2026
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US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut
U.S. special forces rescued an airman in a high-risk mission deep inside Iran while President Donald Trump threatened to rain
April 05, 2026
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Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management", the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday, a day after U.S.
August 13, 2026
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US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says
The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships
August 13, 2026
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What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?
What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?
August 13, 2026
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Container shipper Hapag-Lloyd takes $600 million hit from Middle East crisis
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's top container shipping companies, said on Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, cost the
August 13, 2026
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Top US refiners see profits soar, step up investor rewards
Top U.S. fuel makers boosted returns to shareholders in the second quarter as prolonged disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz sent fuel prices and
August 13, 2026
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Oil prices edge up as investors weigh US-Iran talks deadlock against lower demand
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday as attacks on ships in the Middle East continued and talks to end the Iran war hit an impasse.
August 12, 2026
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New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse
The U.S. and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping on Tuesday as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared
August 11, 2026
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Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
Authorities in Yemen say at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait
August 11, 2026
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Oil prices continue climb on US-Iran deal doubts; stocks retreat
Oil prices touched a one-week high on Tuesday and Wall Street finished lower as traders grew more pessimistic about a potential
August 11, 2026
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Oil prices settle up as Iran says Strait of Hormuz to stay shut
Oil prices edged up to a one-week high on Tuesday as doubts about a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled concerns that Middle East supply disruptions would
August 11, 2026
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US stocks edge further from their records as oil prices keep swinging
U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again
August 11, 2026
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Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East
Recent days have seen a series of attacks across the Middle East, from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia bombing militias in Iraq to drones setting ships ablaze in Egypt
July 30, 2026
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Oil settles down on proposed Saudi-led maritime defence coalition
Oil prices settled lower on Thursday after a volatile session, as traders digested proposed plans for a Saudi Arabia-led maritime coalition to boost defense
July 30, 2026
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Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence
As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China - not Washington - to use its economic leverage over Iran
July 30, 2026
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Oil jumps 7% on escalating Middle East airstrikes
Oil prices climbed about 7% on Wednesday as airstrikes resumed in the Middle East, adding to worries about dwindling supply as U.S. government data showed
July 29, 2026
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US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq
The U.S. military says it successfully intercepted an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi Arabia’s forces to strike sites in Iraq that Tehran-backed militias have used to launch attacks in recent days
July 29, 2026
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Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal
The American Petroleum Institute opposes tolls or transit fees for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the top U.S. oil industry trade
July 29, 2026
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Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it
July 28, 2026
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Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low after several days without US-Iran strikes
Oil prices dropped about 5% on Tuesday to a two-week low, on cautious hopes that the pause in fighting between the United States and Iran will lead to talks to
July 28, 2026
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Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says
Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz with shipping
July 28, 2026
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Bab el-Mandeb shipping rises amid hopes of resolution in US-Iran war
The number of vessels passing through Bab el-Mandeb rose to 28 on Monday, a four-day high, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low,
July 28, 2026
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Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts
Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening,
July 28, 2026
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Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours
President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a
July 27, 2026
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The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list
July 27, 2026
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Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East
July 27, 2026
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Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows
Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while transit through
July 27, 2026
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US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation
The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks
July 26, 2026
World
Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting
The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war death toll in the Pentagon’s official casualty count
July 27, 2026
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Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing
July 26, 2026
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Barclays sees upside risks to 2026 Brent price view given Strait of Hormuz impasse
Barclays said on Friday that risks to its oil price forecasts are skewed higher depending on how long the "impasse" over the Strait of Hormuz lasts.
July 25, 2026
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US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The U.S. military has announced it conducted a 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
July 23, 2026
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Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea; oil surges over $100
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July 23, 2026
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US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent crude to $100
U.S. energy shares rose on Thursday as Brent crude touched $100 a barrel, extending a five-day rally after attacks on two Saudi oil tankers heightened concerns over global oil
July 23, 2026
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Oil settles over $100 as Houthi attacks intensify Middle East supply risks
Oil prices settled above $100 on Thursday for the first time since May after Yemen's Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea,
July 23, 2026
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With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
July 23, 2026
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US military completes 12th straight night of strikes on Iran
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, for a 12th successive
July 23, 2026
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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi tankers in Red Sea, raising risk of new chokepoint in Iran war
The Iranian-aligned Houthis on Thursday claimed military strikes on two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia,
July 22, 2026
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The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities
The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections
July 22, 2026
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U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia
The United States and Pakistan have rejected threats by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia and shipping in the Red Sea
July 22, 2026
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A new front is opening in the Iran war. Oil faces ‘no way out’
A new front is opening in the Iran war. Oil faces ‘no way out’
July 22, 2026
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Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger
Vessel crossings via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as security concerns lingered amid ongoing attacks by the United States and
July 22, 2026
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The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, so far
July 21, 2026
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Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia told shipping companies not to load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports or they may be
July 21, 2026