Trump Allegedly Meets with Iran Officials Amid Heated Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump alleged a meeting with Iran after threatening to “annihilate” the country at the UN, while Iranian officials denied the talks and warned…
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President Pezeshkian at UNGA to Signal Diplomacy Amid Strait of Hormuz Conflict
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York on Tuesday for the United Nations General Assembly, seeking to present a narrative of resilience and diplomatic openness…
Oil Prices Fall to Two-Week Lows Amid Iran-Oman Shipping Talks
Oil delivery contracts fell toward two-week lows after Iran and Oman discussed establishing a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz to clear mines and reopen the…
Qatar Urges Collective Regional Security Framework With Iran Ahead of Talks
Qatar’s former and current leadership have urged the establishment of a collective regional security framework with Iran, calling for direct dialogue, economic integration, and a…
Trump Rules Out Nuclear Weapons Against Iran Amid Ongoing Military Conflict
President Donald Trump firmly ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran as the two nations remained locked in a conflict that has dragged on for nearly six months.
Trump Warns Iran of Annihilation as IRGC Strikes Tanker in Hormuz Strait
The warning follows continued unrest and military confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has maintained heavy control and…
NZ Petrol Prices Sit Around $3 a Litre as High Costs Expected
Motorists across New Zealand are feeling the pinch at the pump as unleaded 91 petrol hit $3 a litre.
US Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.40, Threatening Harvest and Food Costs
U.S. diesel prices surged to a record $5.85 per gallon as a six-month war with Iran restricts global fuel supplies and spikes freight costs.
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1.25% Amid Rising Inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25 percent on Friday, September 18, 2026, reaching a 31-year high.
China Vows to Safeguard Iran Rights and Demands Strait of Hormuz Reopen
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, emphasizing China’s willingness to strengthen cooperation and safeguard…
Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Interest Rates for First Time in Over 3 Years
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time in more than three years, as the central bank moves to combat stubborn…
Oil Prices Surge Past $108 Amid Saudi Yanbu Loading Suspensions
Global oil markets surged on Tuesday, as Brent crude approached 110 dollars a barrel following the suspension of Saudi crude loadings at Yanbu and new export disruptions in Libya.