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Iran-backed militias launch drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, Gulf states

Iran-backed militias launch drone attacks on Saudi...

5 months ago 54

ECB’s De Guindos urges caution on rates ahead of April 2026 meeting

ECB’s De Guindos urges caution on rates ahead of A...

5 months ago 68

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, tanker traffic collapses 90%

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, tanker traffic colla...

5 months ago 74

Strategy, Bitmine buy $2.7B in Bitcoin, Ethereum with equity issuance

Strategy, Bitmine buy $2.7B in Bitcoin, Ethereum w...

5 months ago 67

Iranian diplomats absent from US-Iran talks in Pakistan, peace deal doubts grow

Iranian diplomats absent from US-Iran talks in Pak...

5 months ago 71

Iran condemns Israeli actions in Somalia amid peace deal skepticism

Iran condemns Israeli actions in Somalia amid peac...

5 months ago 73

US Navy seizes Iranian ship, escalating Gulf tensions

US Navy seizes Iranian ship, escalating Gulf tensi...

5 months ago 78

Venezuela’s Machado proposes selling oil for Bitcoin to build national reserve

Venezuela’s Machado proposes selling oil for Bitco...

5 months ago 73

Sir Olly Robbins to face MPs over Mandelson vetting amid Starmer pressure

Sir Olly Robbins to face MPs over Mandelson vettin...

5 months ago 71

Iran warns of decisive response amid Hormuz blockade tensions

Iran warns of decisive response amid Hormuz blocka...

5 months ago 70

Iran vows no concessions to US, complicating peace deal prospects

Iran vows no concessions to US, complicating peace...

5 months ago 66

IMO plans evacuation for ships stuck in Persian Gulf amid Hormuz tensions

IMO plans evacuation for ships stuck in Persian Gu...

5 months ago 72

Gunvor warns global recession risk if Strait of Hormuz stays closed three months

Gunvor warns global recession risk if Strait of Ho...

5 months ago 55

Israeli reservists wounded by Hezbollah missile despite ceasefire agreement

Israeli reservists wounded by Hezbollah missile de...

5 months ago 47

Iran demands US publicly announce Hormuz blockade lift amid distrust

Iran demands US publicly announce Hormuz blockade ...

5 months ago 66

JD Vance heads to Islamabad for US-Iran peace talks as ceasefire deadline looms

JD Vance heads to Islamabad for US-Iran peace talk...

5 months ago 70

John Ternus to become Apple CEO in 2026 amid US-China trade tensions

John Ternus to become Apple CEO in 2026 amid US-Ch...

5 months ago 67

Tucker Carlson regrets aiding Trump win; insult likely by April 30

Tucker Carlson regrets aiding Trump win; insult li...

5 months ago 63

Bank of Japan to maintain 0.7% interest rate amid oil shock

Bank of Japan to maintain 0.7% interest rate amid ...

5 months ago 57

AI companies raise $242B in Q1 2026, OpenAI leads with $122B round

AI companies raise $242B in Q1 2026, OpenAI leads ...

5 months ago 70

Iran conflict disrupts oil supply, raises Europe flight costs by $100

Iran conflict disrupts oil supply, raises Europe f...

5 months ago 59

Trump’s China visit by May 31 uncertain amid trade tensions

Trump’s China visit by May 31 uncertain amid trade...

5 months ago 58

Trump’s Hormuz blockade raises geopolitical tension, impacts silver market

Trump’s Hormuz blockade raises geopolitical tensio...

5 months ago 82

Pakistan mediates US-Iran ceasefire talks as deadline looms April 22, 2026

Pakistan mediates US-Iran ceasefire talks as deadl...

5 months ago 71

Middle East war may cost France €6B, says finance minister

Middle East war may cost France €6B, says finance ...

5 months ago 66

Iranian actors demand crypto for safe passage in S...

5 months ago 59

Bitmine buys $234M in Ethereum, aims for 5% of total supply amid US-Iran tensions

Bitmine buys $234M in Ethereum, aims for 5% of tot...

5 months ago 68

Upbit to list USD.AI (CHIP) on April 21 amid $300M FDV speculation

Upbit to list USD.AI (CHIP) on April 21 amid $300M...

5 months ago 81

Iran condemns US attack on ship, escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions

Iran condemns US attack on ship, escalating Strait...

5 months ago 63

House Ethics Committee investigates Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales for misconduct

House Ethics Committee investigates Reps. Swalwell...

5 months ago 54

Iran restocks missiles, drones during ceasefire ahead of April 22 deadline

Iran restocks missiles, drones during ceasefire ah...

5 months ago 59

Israel’s Katz vows to dismantle Hezbollah, ceasefire prospects dim

Israel’s Katz vows to dismantle Hezbollah, ceasefi...

5 months ago 42

John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026

John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO on Se...

5 months ago 37

BOJ warns of uneven oil impact, limited Middle East lending by major banks

BOJ warns of uneven oil impact, limited Middle Eas...

5 months ago 48

UK job cuts rise in March amid Iran conflict, impacting oil and Fed rate markets

UK job cuts rise in March amid Iran conflict, impa...

5 months ago 54

China trade balance misses expectations, prompts GDP growth reassessment

China trade balance misses expectations, prompts G...

5 months ago 58

Wall Street dips slightly amid US-Iran tensions, ceasefire unlikely by April

Wall Street dips slightly amid US-Iran tensions, c...

5 months ago 45

Iran’s Ghalibaf rejects negotiations under threats, signals military readiness

Iran’s Ghalibaf rejects negotiations under threats...

5 months ago 44

Radev’s coalition wins majority in Bulgaria, eyes prime minister role

Radev’s coalition wins majority in Bulgaria, eyes ...

5 months ago 47

Iran’s Ghalibaf to join Islamabad talks if US VP Vance attends

Iran’s Ghalibaf to join Islamabad talks if US VP V...

5 months ago 44

US hopeful on Iran peace talks despite looming ceasefire end

US hopeful on Iran peace talks despite looming cea...

5 months ago 48

Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as US-Iran ceasefire talks progress

Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as US-Iran ceasefire talk...

5 months ago 53

IRGC’s Vahidi gains power, reducing odds of US-Iran peace deal by April 22

IRGC’s Vahidi gains power, reducing odds of US-Ira...

5 months ago 60

Iran accuses US of war crimes amid escalating tensions and port blockade

Iran accuses US of war crimes amid escalating tens...

5 months ago 63

Iran hesitates on Pakistan talks, US-Iran peace deal remains uncertain

Iran hesitates on Pakistan talks, US-Iran peace de...

5 months ago 55

Middle East crisis poses inflation risk, complicates ECB rate cut outlook

Middle East crisis poses inflation risk, complicat...

5 months ago 58

Tehran sends negotiators to Islamabad amid peace deal talks with US

Tehran sends negotiators to Islamabad amid peace d...

5 months ago 51

Trump warns Iran of severe consequences for rejecting nuclear talks

Trump warns Iran of severe consequences for reject...

5 months ago 50

ETFs, treasuries hold 12% of Bitcoin, shifting ownership from retail

ETFs, treasuries hold 12% of Bitcoin, shifting own...

5 months ago 65

Hungary PM-elect says Netanyahu faces arrest if he visits due to ICC warrant

Hungary PM-elect says Netanyahu faces arrest if he...

5 months ago 53