Economy
Iran fires on at least two ships near Oman after re-closing Strait of Hormuz
By New York Post ・ Apr 19, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on at least two ships in the waters near Oma...
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Trump voters say the pope should 'stay in his lane' and butt out of the Iran war
By NBC News ・ Apr 18, 2026
PHOENIX — Christopher Brandlin was born Catholic, raised Catholic, went to Catholic school and wore...
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The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again
By Sun Sentinel ・ Apr 18, 2026
By The Associated Press Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tan...
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Advice for travelers as the Iran war drives up fllight costs
By AP News ・ Apr 18, 2026
As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to...
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The US is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, as Marines practice maritime raids
By Fortune ・ Apr 18, 2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned ships in the Persian Gulf that vessels of any type or n...
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Iran's military closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade
By PBS ・ Apr 18, 2026
Iran's joint military command said Saturday that "control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to it...
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Iran: Attacks on ships reported as Strait of Hormuz recloses
By dw.com ・ Apr 18, 2026
Live ConflictsMiddle East Iran: Attacks on ships reported as Strait of Hormuz recloses Srinivas Mazu...
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Iran Revolutionary Guard fires on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
By AP News ・ Apr 18, 2026
CAIRO (AP) — The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday...
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Iran War Live Updates: Iran’s Military Says It Has Reimposed ‘Strict Control’ of Strait of Hormuz
By The New York Times ・ Apr 18, 2026
A day earlier, Iran’s foreign minister called the strait “completely open.” At the same time, howeve...
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White House meets with Anthropic CEO over new AI model
By AP News ・ Apr 17, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday sounded out Anthropic CEO Dario A...
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Schumer calls Trump's New Yorker card for not knowing corner stores
By USA TODAY ・ Apr 17, 2026
President Donald Trump drew chortles of disbelief from fellow New York City natives when he interrup...
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What Smart People Are Saying About Mandani's Proposed Home Tax
By Business Insider ・ Apr 17, 2026
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is making good on his campaign promise of taxing the rich...
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We took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
By CBS News ・ Apr 17, 2026
It took weeks of planning to find a way into the Strait of Hormuz. We studied maps. Talked through s...
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France and UK leaders urge permanent open navigation in Hormuz
By AP News ・ Apr 17, 2026
PARIS (AP) — The leaders of France and the U.K. on Friday welcomed the announcement by Iran and the...
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Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers and airlines
By Euronews.com ・ Apr 17, 2026
A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia, driven by the Iran war and closure of the Strait of...
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EU officials in Hungary to discuss unlocking billions of euros held over Orbán's actions
By AP News ・ Apr 17, 2026
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — European Union officials are meeting Friday in Budapest with members of Hun...
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Business Leaders Erupt Over Mamdani's Luxury Second-Home Tax in NYC
By Business Insider ・ Apr 17, 2026
A New York City tax proposal targeting ultrawealthy homeowners is drawing fierce backlash from busin...
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What jet fuel shortages mean for airlines, travelers
By AP News ・ Apr 16, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effec...
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What PIF pulling funding for LIV Golf would mean for Newcastle United and its Saudi ownership
By The New York Times ・ Apr 16, 2026
On Wednesday, The Athletic reported that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is preparing to...
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Israel tackles overlapping conflicts : NPR
By NPR ・ Apr 16, 2026
TEL AVIV, Israel — Three wars, three negotiations. Israel's three main conflicts in the past couple...
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Why China Isn’t Pushing Iran to Accept U.S. Demands to End War
By The New York Times ・ Apr 16, 2026
As the United States imposes a blockade of Iranian ports, pressure is mounting on Beijing to push Te...
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Why a U.S. blockade on Iran seems to be working
By PBS ・ Apr 16, 2026
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The U.S. Navy's sea blockade against Iran appears to be working. Iran-link...
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Pope Leo XIV brings global spotlight to Cameroon conflict
By AP News ・ Apr 16, 2026
BAMENDA, Cameroon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with w...
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Iran war impact: Europe may see flight cancellations soon, IEA warns
By AP News ・ Apr 16, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Europe has “maybe 6 weeks or so (of) jet fuel left,” the head of the International Ener...
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Live updates: Iran war, Trump optimistic about deal, Strait of Hormuz blockade
By CNN ・ Apr 16, 2026
Stock markets are buoyant today as, for traders, signs that US-Iran talks are gaining momentum outwe...
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Lebanese president refuses to speak with Israeli prime minister
By AP News ・ Apr 16, 2026
CAIRO (AP) — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has refused to speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
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Oil prices gain and Asian markets rise
By AP News ・ Apr 16, 2026
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks mostly gained while oil prices rose on Thursday as investors were clos...
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Trump heads to Las Vegas, a push to focus on the economy
By AP News ・ Apr 16, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Donald Trump heads to Las Vegas on Thursday to promote the tax cuts he si...
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China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending
By The New York Times ・ Apr 16, 2026
Strong investments in rail lines and other infrastructure offset weak consumer spending and a shrink...
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China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations
By CNBC ・ Apr 16, 2026
China's economy gathered steam in the first quarter, as robust exports growth offset tepid domestic...
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