Today: October 09, 2026
Today: October 09, 2026

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Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of England official says central bank mishandled its first response to Iran shock

Bank of England interest rate-setter Catherine Mann said the central bank made errors in how it framed its policy response to the shock from the

Arts|Opinion

The tweet that defined a decade of Trump

The tweet that defined a decade of Trump

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Trump will not win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, but he may influence who does, say experts

US President Donald Trump will not win this year's Nobel Peace Prize as he wages war with Iran, but his influence will still be felt by the awarding body that picks the

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

UK annual house price growth weakest since December 2025 after surprise September drop

British annual house prices rose at their weakest annual pace since December 2025 last month and unexpectedly fell 0.2% on the month, in a sign that higher borrowing costs

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Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is announcing some major changes to the U.S. military in what he calls his “State of the Force” address

Economy|Environment|Political

High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election

State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran

Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German inflation accelerates slightly more than expected in September

German inflation accelerated slightly more than expected in September due to the energy price shock of the Iran war, following the

Business

OPEC+ oil producers set to keep output targets steady at Sunday meeting, sources say

(Adds missing word, paragraph 6) By Olesya Astakhova and Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON, Sept 30 - OPEC+ oil-producing countries are likely to keep their oil production targets steady for November when they

Business|Economy

UK business morale hits 17-month low, Lloyds says

British firms turned the least confident since April 2025 in September, according to a Lloyds survey on Wednesday that also showed executives' view of the global economic

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Netanyahu shared new intelligence on Iran’s nuclear ambitions with UAE leader, source says

Netanyahu shared new intelligence on Iran’s nuclear ambitions with UAE leader, source says

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Americans' view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says

Americans’ confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war

Arts

Qatari mediators press peace deal between US and Iran

Qatar said on Tuesday it hopes that shuttle diplomacy between Iran and the US can lead to a breakthrough despite US President

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Russia's ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge

Ukraine’s air force says Russia has fired ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones at Kyiv

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar hits 16-month high on euro and Swiss franc as US yields top 5%

The dollar rose to 16-month highs against the euro and Swiss franc on Tuesday as investors positioned for economic data that could offer clues on the

Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK shop price inflation slows despite costs pressures, BRC says

British shop price inflation slowed slightly in September despite rising costs pressures on retailers caused by the Iran ‌war, according to a survey on Tuesday from the

Political|US

Trump says US will win Iran war 'very soon'

US President Donald Trump told reporters that United States officials talked with mediators trying to end Washington's war with Iran

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Why fuel prices may go higher still

Seven months into the US conflict with Iran, with no clear end in sight, the global oil market has now largely exhausted the safety measures that exist to keep a lid on petroleum prices.

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast

Mideast oil exports rebound in September as Saudi Arabia boosts shipments

Crude oil exports from key Middle East producers rebounded in September to 16.328 million barrels per day (bpd), the highest since the US-Israeli war on

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Talk of US export ban on diesel deepens US crude futures' discount to global benchmark

Washington's talk of a possible ban on diesel exports is widening the gap between US crude oil futures and the global Brent benchmark, a signal that markets expect US

Interview|Political|World

Iran's president says it is up to US to choose if it wants to end Iran war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was up to the United States to choose when the Iran war will end, when asked if the conflict could end by

Political|US|World

US Senate rejects resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

The US Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.

Arts|Business|Health|World

Eight attempted suicides during US aircraft carrier's extended mission

There were eight suicide attempts among US sailors on board the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its extended 286 consecutive-day deployment at sea, the

Finance

Oil jump sends 30-year yields to two-decade high

Bond markets came under renewed pressure on Thursday with US 30-year bond yields hitting a more than 20-year high as rising oil prices reignited

Arts|Health

8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

The Navy's top civilian leader says eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended deployment to support the Iran war

Health

8 sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy secretary tells Congress

8 sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy secretary tells Congress

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents

Economy|Political

White House denies report US is considering a diesel export ban

A White House official on Wednesday denied a news report that said the US is preparing a 90-day ban of diesel exports in an attempt to control record prices for fuel

Arts

Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he backed a ban on diesel exports, as Republican candidates in

Political|US|World

Fact check: Trump’s false claims to the United Nations

Fact check: Trump’s false claims to the United Nations

Business|Economy|Political|World

Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection

Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection

Opinion|Political

Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new CNN poll

Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new CNN poll

Economy|Election|Political|US

Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump

Two Republicans in tight US Senate races called on Monday for a swift end to the war in Iran, the latest sign that vulnerable candidates are trying to put some

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Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% - the lowest of his political career - as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over artificial intelligence

World and business leaders this week will grapple with the urgent costs of climate change

Business|Economy|Finance

Qatar's wealth fund and JP Morgan Asset Management to launch $20 billion partnership

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund QIA and JP Morgan Asset Management plan to launch a $20 billion strategic partnership across public and private markets in

Arts|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible

Diesel prices have rallied in Europe and the United States to record highs as wars in Iran and Ukraine sharply cut exports from some of the

Arts|Interview

Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring

In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a

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US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports

More US troops have died during the US-Israeli war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed, the Washington Post reported on Friday.

Economy|Political|US|World

Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate

The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3

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Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe

NATO's top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, took part in a virtual briefing  on Friday for Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on potential approaches

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

Global rate-hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflation

The prospect of a new global interest rate-tightening cycle is coming into view as some of the world's top central banks raise rates and signal more

Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country

Political

Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy

Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities

Business|Finance

Ocean container shipping rates could test record highs as Iran war fuel spike drives rise, analysts say

The off-contract ocean container shipping rate from China to the U.S.

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Iran war pushes diesel – the economy’s lifeblood – to record high prices, with no relief on the horizon

The country, and the world, have been losing diesel refining capacity for many years and can’t just ramp up production to fill the shortages.

Economy|Environment|Science

The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet

Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran

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The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 to address high inflation

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Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment

Speaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US stocks slip after the Fed hikes interest rates and hints more increases may be on the way

U.S. stocks slipped after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested more increases may be ahead as it tries to get the nation’s high inflation under control