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BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc
BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's unity
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US slaps new sanctions on networks aiding Iran’s proxies in Middle East
Actions target entities and individuals in Iraq, UAE, Lebanon and Turkey that Washington says supported Iraqi Shia paramilitary group Kataeb Hezbollah…
Oil Tanker Rates Hit Record Highs as Middle East Shipping Risks Soar
Oil Tanker Rates Hit Record Highs as Middle East Shipping Risks Soar By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com Oil tanker rates have jumped to record high…
Skeptical Vance reportedly sought direct intel from US generals on state of Iran war
'Sobering private assessments' were often quite different from Trump's boastful public rhetoric on US performance in the conflict and deeply alarmed t…
Israel completes buffer zone consolidation in southern Lebanon amid tensions
The buffer zone's consolidation may signal prolonged Israeli military presence, affecting regional stability and diplomatic relations. The post Israel…
Trump predicts Iran conflict to end after US midterms
Trump's prediction may signal a shift towards diplomacy, potentially affecting market dynamics and strategic military considerations globally. The pos…
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 creat…
Sinopec Sees China Oil Demand Falling 8.9% in 2026
Sinopec Sees China Oil Demand Falling 8.9% in 2026 By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com China’s Sinopec, the world’s top refiner by capacity, expects Ch…
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha
Yemen’s Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Sau…
US diesel prices jump 61% to $5.98 amid Iran tensions, crude oil rise
Rising diesel costs could strain key sectors like trucking and agriculture, potentially leading to broader economic impacts and inflationary pressures…
Several US Warplanes Damaged In This Week's Iranian Attack On Base In Jordan: Report
Several US Warplanes Damaged In This Week's Iranian Attack On Base In Jordan: Report The Iranian ballistic missile attack on an American base in Jorda…
Acting Navy secretary says Iran 'blew the hell out of' US base in Bahrain: Report
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Acting Navy secretary…
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Latest Anthropic horror story chills with tales of kamikaze drone swarms and bioweapons research
Everyone from ShinyHunters to Russian freelancers is in on the illicit model fun In the latest installment of "my AI model is more dangerous than yours," Anthropic on Thursday warned that cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers alike are using its Claude models to automate cyberattacks, build kamikaze drone swarms, conduct mass surveillance operations, and try to develop an even more dangerous version of a deadly mosquito-borne virus. The badd…
Top Republicans didn’t expect Trump’s dividends. Now they’re scrambling.
As they gathered in Dallas, GOP lawmakers wavered from full-on embrace to full-on avoidance of the president’s promise of $5,000 checks to Americans. …
Huge Fire Along Saudi 'Hormuz Bypass' East-West Oil Pipeline After Alleged Houthi Strikes
Huge Fire Along Saudi 'Hormuz Bypass' East-West Oil Pipeline After Alleged Houthi Strikes Update(1815ET): While unconfirmed, this would mark a huge es…
$9.999 and maxed out: California diesel prices overwhelm pump displays as global supply crunch worsens
Diesel prices soar to new record highs with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. As U.S. prices for diesel fuel surge to all-time highs, some Califo…
Trump says he doesn’t regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterms
Contradicting Trump, US official says Iran attack on base in Jordan damaged military aircraft * Settler extremist filmed emptying water from Palestini…
How the U.S. Treasury's New Aviation Sanctions on Iran Extend Beyond Tehran
The U.S. Treasury issued sweeping new sanctions against Iran this week, targeting the country’s airlines and their international service providers as …
IDF blows up Hezbollah’s ‘strategic’ complex beneath south Lebanon’s Ali Taher Ridge
Military says it used 1,100 tons of explosives to raze 2kms of tunnels under hill in southern Lebanon, following reported Iranian warnings; blast trig…
Iranian forces damage US military aircraft at Jordan base this week
The incident may heighten regional tensions, influencing market perceptions and potentially affecting Iran's future airspace policy decisions. The pos…
Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in south Lebanon, triggering 4.1-magnitude tremor
Israel said on Thursday it destroyed key tunnels built by Iran-backed Hezbollah beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, completi…
South Koreans Rally Against Hormuz Deployment In Front Of US Embassy
South Koreans Rally Against Hormuz Deployment In Front Of US Embassy Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com Protesters gathered near the US Embassy i…
Australia news live: Victoria premier says NFL game shows state is ‘major events capital’; ASX set for worst week since US-Iran war began
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Profound’ increase in death rate for welfare recipients, report …
The global war on terror, an empowered Iran
America’s post-9/11 wars created strategic openings that Iran exploited
Rick Springfield Reveals ‘Pretty Heavy’ Vietnam War Secret He’s Carried For Decades
Rick Springfield has revealed that he accidentally killed a man while entertaining troops during the Vietnam War, an experience that […] The Rick Spri…
Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields Hit New Highs: Stock Market Today
Oil prices extended their run higher Thursday, lifting Treasury yields ahead of Friday's critical inflation update and next week's Fed meeting. Stocks…
Ryanair’s CEO warns travelers that cheap European flights may not last if oil remains above $100 a barrel into next year
Ryanair’s fuel hedge softened the Iran war’s blow, but it still cut its winter flight schedule and anticipates higher ticket costs The days of America…