Iranian Forces Are Stronger and More Motivated, Army Spokesman Says
Iran’s armed forces have grown stronger and more confident after months of direct confrontation with the United States and Israel, an army spokesman said Saturday.
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US Midterm Polls Open as Voters Decide Control of Congress
Polls opened across the United States on November 3, 2026, for midterm elections that will determine control of both chambers of Congress and shape the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term in the White House.
India Crude Import Costs Hit 14-Year High in October
Crude oil import costs for India surged to an average of $120 per barrel in October 2026, marking the highest monthly level since March 2012.
Holiday Airfares Reach 10-Year Highs As Jet Fuel Costs Surge
Holiday airfares for Thanksgiving and Christmas are climbing to 10-year highs, driven by soaring jet fuel costs following the conflict in Iran.
Netanyahu and Zemir Clash Over Iran Ops Ahead of 2026 Elections
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Global Markets Slide Amid AI Jitters and Trump’s Iran Signals
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Trump Says Iran War Ending Soon and Fuel Prices Will Plummet
We are winning against Iran, United States President Donald Trump asserted, declaring that the military campaign is nearing a swift conclusion and pledging that fuel prices will…
US Orders Embassy Staff Departures From Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks
The United States has ordered non-emergency government personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia amid an escalating air war and sustained Houthi attacks against civilian…
UK Debt Crosses £3 Trillion As Inflation Climbs To 3.5%
UK inflation climbed to 3.5% in September while public sector borrowing jumped to £24.5 billion, pushing national debt past £3 trillion for the first time.
Iranian Officials, Lavrov Push Back on Trump Claims as Lavrov Visits
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Tehran on Monday to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, pushing back against American…
Global Conflicts and Weak Currency Push NZ Pump Prices to Record Highs
Fuel monitors point to persistent geopolitical strains for the rising costs.
Chancellor John Healey faces a £35 billion funding gap for his October 28 Budget, pressured by
Chancellor John Healey faces a £35 billion funding gap for his October 28 Budget, pressured by rising borrowing costs from the US-Iran war and rearmament plans.