WORLD
Why a Goldman Sachs executive said the Iran war is distracting investors
A remark by a senior Goldman Sachs executive suggests some private market investors are relieved that the war has shifted attention away from growing concerns in private credit and software lending.
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Why sea mines remain one of Iran’s most disruptive weapons
Cheap, simple naval mines could threaten the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes
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How Trump era spending cuts are colliding with the Iran war
A year after Donald Trump and Elon Musk began pushing deep cuts across the federal government, officials and former insiders say the consequences are now showing up in crisis response, cyber readiness, diplomacy and public communication.
WORLD
How a stranded US doctor drove across the desert and flew through four continents to get home
When Gulf airspace shut after the US Israel attack on Iran, a New Orleans doctor pieced together a 62 hour escape from Qatar through Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Italy and the United States.
WORLD
Trump’s pick leads race to replace controversial congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
In Georgia’s special election to fill a vacant House seat, the candidate endorsed by Donald Trump has moved ahead to a runoff, highlighting the former president’s continuing influence in Republican primaries.
WORLD
Why the timeline of US war with Iran keeps shifting
Eleven days into the campaign, statements from President Donald Trump and his officials show no clear answer on how long the conflict will last or what will count as victory.
WORLD
Questions grow over Trump’s claims and comments about Iran war
Several recent statements by the US president about the conflict with Iran have raised doubts about how closely he is tracking developments on the ground.
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How the Iran war could push up fuel prices and strain the global economy
A spike in oil prices and worries about shipping in the Persian Gulf are already rattling markets and raising fears about inflation and slower growth.
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Desalination plants emerge as new flashpoint in the Iran war
Recent strikes on water facilities in Bahrain and Iran are raising alarm across the Gulf, where millions rely on desalinated seawater for drinking water.
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Asia braces for fuel shortages as war pushes oil prices higher
Governments across the region are capping fuel prices, rationing energy and tapping reserves as the Middle East conflict disrupts oil supplies.
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Trump’s sons back new military drone venture tied to Pentagon work
Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump are investing in a drone company that plans to go public, as defence technology attracts growing investor interest.
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Why China still wants Donald Trump to visit despite the Iran war
Beijing is signalling that diplomacy with Washington matters more than geopolitical tensions, even as it criticises the US military campaign against Iran.
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Who the Islamic Revolutionary Guards are and why they hold so much power in Iran
Created to defend Iran’s 1979 revolution, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has grown into the country’s most powerful military, political and economic force.
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Why Iran’s missile launch crews have become the most hunted targets in the war
Iran’s ballistic missiles remain its most powerful weapon against Israel and the US, but the crews that launch them are now operating under constant surveillance and deadly pressure.
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
The son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long operated quietly behind the scenes. His appointment signals continuity of Iran’s hardline system during a moment of war and crisis.
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Why more Gen Zers are using AI to handle difficult conversations
From rejection texts to relationship advice, many young people are turning to chatbots to navigate social situations. Experts say the trend may come with hidden emotional costs.
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How Iran is trying to punch holes in US air defences in the Middle East
Missile volleys, drone swarms and electronic disruption are being used to test the network that protects American bases and Gulf allies.
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US intelligence doubts Iran war will topple the regime
Assessment before the strikes said even a major military campaign would struggle to bring down Iran’s entrenched political system.
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What the US and Israel are targeting in their war on Iran
Airstrikes across the country reveal a coordinated attempt to weaken Iran’s leadership, security apparatus, missile forces and nuclear program.
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Trump promised UFO files. Why the documents still aren’t public
Declassifying decades of unidentified aerial phenomenon records is turning out to be far slower and more complicated than a presidential announcement.
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After Iran and Venezuela, Kim Jong Un faces a strategic choice on Trump
The US military campaign in Iran is forcing North Korea’s leadership to reassess how to deal with Washington and the risks of staying silent.
WORLD
Why the Iran war is testing Dubai’s reputation as a safe global hub
Missile attacks, flight disruptions and nervous investors are forcing Dubai to confront a crisis that challenges the stability it has long marketed to the world.
BUSINESS
Why global bond markets are suddenly falling
Rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are pushing investors to rethink interest rate expectations across major economies.
WORLD
Why Trump’s Iran war is struggling to win public support in US
Polls show unusually low backing for military action compared with earlier US wars, raising political risks as the conflict continues.
