Strait of Hormuz
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worldSaudi Arabia Launches Covert Strikes on Iran, Widening Regional Conflict
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have carried out previously undisclosed military strikes on Iran, escalating a broader Middle Eastern war.
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worldOil Prices Surge as Middle East Peace Hopes Fade
Brent and WTI crude settle higher on supply disruption fears amid stalled US-Iran talks and prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure.
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worldTrump Ceasefire Warning Drives Oil Prices Higher
President Trump warns the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on life support, pushing Brent crude near $110 amid Gulf tensions and supply fears.
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financeApril Inflation Exceeds Forecasts, Clouding Fed Rate Cut Path
U.S. inflation rose to 3.8% in April, above the expected 3.7%.
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cryptoTrump Weighs Iran Military Options as Crypto Markets Brace for Impact
President Trump convenes national security team to discuss military options against Iran, as Bitcoin prices react to Middle East tensions.
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financeUS Inflation Hits 3.8% in April, Highest in Three Years Amid Oil Surge
US inflation soared to 3.8% in April 2026, driven by surging oil prices from Middle East tensions. Markets now see 59.7% chance of no Fed rate cuts in 2026.
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worldGlobal Trade Reroutes as Iran's Hormuz Blockade Bites
Shipping firms bypass the Strait of Hormuz after traffic drops 97%, sending Brent crude above $90 and reshaping global commerce.
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worldTrump Admits US Armed Iranian Dissidents, Fracturing Peace Talks
President Trump confirms US supplied weapons to Iranian dissidents, undermining diplomacy just as fragile ceasefire holds.