Today: October 26, 2026
Today: October 26, 2026

Middle East Conflict

MidEast|Political

Hezbollah readies for new regional war with funds from Iran, sources say

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has spent three months preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities with Israel, after receiving an

Arts|Europe|Finance|MidEast

Netanyahu faces reckoning for October 7 in Israel's first vote since attack

Gal Cohen walks along a memorial wall engraved with the names of the men, women and children slain in the October 7, 2023, Hamas

MidEast|Political|World

Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate

Parliament authorised Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday to take "all necessary measures" to help Saudi Arabia defend itself — a move that could push Cairo

Uncategorized

European stocks rebound as corporate optimism lifts mood ahead of rate decisions

European shares staged a recovery on Monday as upbeat corporate updates helped investors look past elevated oil prices at the start of a week

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40

Authorities in Jordan say that gunmen have opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan and killed seven people and wounded 40 others

Arts|Business|Finance|World

Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October

October has been the worst month for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waterways, according to data compiled by a

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cautioned on Friday against any renewed attack on Iran, saying such a move would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US business activity cools in October; strong demand fueling price pressures

US business activity slowed modestly in October, though robust demand allowed companies to raise prices for goods and services, a sign that inflation

Business|Economy|Finance

US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm elections

US consumer sentiment edged down to near a record low in October as rising prices because of the Middle East conflict soured households' views of the economy on the

Uncategorized

Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of a return to war

Iran's government says seven oil tankers have caught fire or been damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz

Election|MidEast|Political

How would a Netanyahu election loss change Israel's policies toward the Palestinians?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Gadi Eisenkot both oppose an independent Palestinian state, meaning

Arts|Economy

Dollar dips as traders wait on Fed; Aussie gains

The US dollar index dipped on Wednesday as traders weighed renewed oil-driven inflation risks and waited for next week's Federal Reserve meeting, while

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast

Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer

Iran has not received a response from Saudi Arabia or Yemen's Houthis to its offer to help broker talks to end the fighting between them, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis with ‘defensive’ air patrols

Britain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Saudi Arabia postpones its 'Davos in the Desert' conference after attacks

Saudi Arabia has decided to postpone its flagship investment conference until next year, organizers

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

‘The world will be amazed:’ Iran’s commanders prepare for further war

‘The world will be amazed:’ Iran’s commanders prepare for further war

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Ampol shares slump as maintenance work overshadows strong refining margins

Australia's Ampol on Monday cut its fourth-quarter output forecast for higher-value products at its Lytton refinery after bringing forward maintenance work, overshadowing a surge in

Business|Economy|Finance

US import prices increase; post largest annual gain in more than four years

US import prices increased more than expected in September, boosted by higher costs for energy products and a range of other goods, further evidence of

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Technology|US|World

US manufacturing output rises in September

US factory production increased in September, but lost considerable momentum in the third quarter amid headwinds from the Middle East conflict, which has snarled supply

Election|MidEast|Political

Israel's Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them

Arab parties could win enough seats in Israel's Oct. 27 election to help decide who the next prime minister is

Business|Economy|Finance

Japan core inflation likely exceeded BOJ target for first time since December

Japan's core consumer inflation in September likely exceeded the central bank's 2% target as higher energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict fed through to households

Economy

Commercial goods are no longer entering Gaza, raising fears of worsening shortages in the territory

No commercial goods are entering the Gaza Strip, Israeli authorities said, attributing the suspension to local vendors they said are fed up with Hamas raising taxes on them

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

World stocks dip on AI spending concerns; Brent settles lower

World stocks edged lower on Tuesday as concerns about AI spending weighed on chipmakers and investors looked ahead to more US corporate

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Science|Technology

Why billions spent on defense haven’t shielded Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Why billions spent on defense haven’t shielded Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks