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The Middle East sits at the center of global energy, diplomacy and conflict. This page tracks news across the region — from Iran and Saudi Arabia to Lebanon and Syria — aggregated from world desks and refreshed hourly.

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Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar

A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business. As part of our continuing efforts to serve the music industry and its creators, Billboard Pro now features a music industry events calendar for readers. The calendar will act as music’s most complete summary major national and international industry events, from conferences to festivals to networking mixers and more. Just as Billboard is music’s must-read source for news, …

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Iran says 60-day peace deal window expired with ‘absolutely no progress’ as US rejects extension

The expired peace deal underscores persistent geopolitical tensions, risking further instability in a region critical to global oil supply. The post I…

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Vitol increases control over East Africa fuel supplies amid Iran crisis: Bloomberg

Vitol's increased control may exacerbate East Africa's economic vulnerability, highlighting the global ripple effects of geopolitical tensions. The po…

1 hour ago • CryptoBriefing

Deel Takes Its DLUSD Stablecoin Wallet to More Than 80 Countries

The payroll platform's dollar balance, issued through Stripe's Bridge and settled on Tempo, is now live across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East …

1 hour ago • The Defiant

Geopolitical Reality Has Ended The Rush To Renewables

Geopolitical Reality Has Ended The Rush To Renewables Authored by Rashid Hudain Syed via The Epoch Times, The world is quietly abandoning the fantasy …

1 hour ago • Zerohedge

Iraq oil pipeline plan would take years to build, cost billions: Report

An Iraqi plan to develop a pipeline that would export oil through Syria and avoid future disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to take four …

1 hour ago • The Hill

Oil prices rise amid Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz shipping constraints

Rising oil prices could strain global economies, increase inflation, and heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting energy policies worldwide. The post…

2 hours ago • CryptoBriefing

"Both Parties Are Whirling Around The Drain Of Extinction..."

"Both Parties Are Whirling Around The Drain Of Extinction..." Authored by Jim Kunstler, “A sane society cannot debate its way out of psychosis. It mus…

2 hours ago • Zerohedge

Brent crude tops $90 amid Middle East tensions, US stocks decline

Rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions could lead to increased market volatility and influence global economic stability. The post Brent crude t…

2 hours ago • CryptoBriefing

Stocks Struggle as Long-Term Yields Rise: Stock Market Today

Fear of a Fed move to tighten monetary policy has receded, but market-based interest rates are still trending higher. The main equity indexes were dow…

2 hours ago • Kiplinger

Netanyahu party campaign billboard likens Mamdani to leaders of Iran and Hezbollah

Likud’s depiction of Zohran Mamdani is latest move in spat between Israel’s prime minister and New York City mayorBenjamin Netanyahu’s party has compa…

2 hours ago • The Guardian World

Trump explains his war exercises decision with South Korea

President Trump said Monday he was turned off by South Korea not agreeing to help the U.S. denuclearize Iran even though the U.S. has troops in South …

3 hours ago • The Hill

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Kim-praising Trump asks South Korea, ‘Why are we helping you?’

President reduces seven-decade U.S. relationship with South Korea to protection racket as he rants about Seoul not joining his war against Iran

3 hours ago • The Independent World

Crypto Stocks Break Free as Wall Street Buckles Under Iran Risk

U.S. crypto-linked stocks broke from a broader Wall Street sell-off Monday as bitcoin held above $64,000 while mounting tensions over Iran, Oman, and …

4 hours ago • Bitcoin News

US not seeking to extend interim memorandum with Iran: Trump

U.S. President ⁠Donald ⁠Trump said on Monday that ⁠Washington was ⁠not ⁠seeking to extend the memorandum ⁠of understanding (MoU) with ⁠Iran. Trump…

4 hours ago • Daily Sabah (World)

U.S. strategic reserves are getting so low the drawdown threatens to damage the 60 underground salt caverns storing American oil

“We should be highly concerned about the integrity of the caverns anytime crude inventories drop below 300 million barrels,” one petroleum engineering…

4 hours ago • Fortune Magazine

Battered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of renewed unrest if US tightens pressure

As the public deals with a deteriorating economic situation and bleak outlook, officials say that masses could take to the streets in protest if condi…

4 hours ago • The Times of Israel

Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable

Bitcoin Magazine Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable The Bitcoin investment vehicles were on a hot streak but investor se…

4 hours ago • Bitcoin Magazine

Dow Falls 0.3% While Memory Chip Stocks Keep the Nasdaq Afloat

Why is the Dow down 200 points while the Nasdaq holds flat? Two chipmakers are doing a lot of heavy lifting for the tech-heavy index. A ceasefire expi…

5 hours ago • The Motley Fool

Jon Ossoff accuses Trump and Hegseth of lying about Iran war – video

Democratic senator Jon Ossoff attacked Donald Trump and the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, over the Iran war, saying they lied 'the nation into a wa…

5 hours ago • The Guardian US

Jon Ossoff calls Trump’s handling of Iran war ‘uniquely despicable’ in excoriating speech

Georgia Democratic senator has stoked speculation for 2028 presidency bid by delivering stinging attacks on TrumpDemocratic senator Jon Ossoff has att…

6 hours ago • The Guardian US

Binance Left Russia in 2023: Why Is Moscow Still Getting User Data?

Binance exited Russia in 2023, yet still answers Moscow's data requests. Here is why that channel stayed open. The post Binance Left Russia in 2023: W…

6 hours ago • BeInCrypto

Apple Sports App Updated With More Soccer Leagues

Apple Sports was updated today with support for additional soccer leagues, including the Austrian Bundesliga, English Women's Super League, Greek Supe…

6 hours ago • MacRumors

Trump pivoted from bombs to an economic war against Iran. But Tehran is now ‘fully offensive’ and doesn’t think the real fighting has even started yet

Unless the U.S. implements the June ceasefire deal in a few weeks, Iran will launch a “timely and precise” attack to break the blockade, an Iranian o…

6 hours ago • Fortune Magazine