1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1065+ words) A lightning advance by Houthi rebels threatens a crucial Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias have forced the closure of a major pipeline, and Iran is still disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. It’s a nightmare scenario…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (601+ words) President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would likely cost…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1060+ words) Many party members, including those facing tight races, are skipping the two-day affair, citing conflicting obligations or balking at demands that they pony up for access. Others are hoping an appearance alongside President Donald Trump will put them in the…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (479+ words) The S&P 500 index fell 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 311 points, or 0.6%, as of 10:45 a.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.4%. The losses were broad, with retailers among the companies leading the market lower. Amazon fell 1.8% and Starbucks fell 1.5%. Nearly…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (731+ words) Iran has accused the U.S. of attacking an Iranian tanker near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. The U.S. did not immediately comment, and there was no sign of retaliation. The past week saw the first exchange of fire after a month…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (872+ words) U.S. stocks snapped a three-day losing streak Wednesday as gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helped lift the market after a downbeat start to the week. The S&P 500 index rose 0.5%. The Dow Jones…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (599+ words) During the lull in fighting, the U.S. has been ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran with the hope of forcing concessions out of Tehran, including reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping. In a short statement, the Defense Ministry said…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (932+ words) The war isn’t over, though Trump claims that through bombs and blockade, he has already devastated Iran’s leadership, military and economy. And this week his administration said it would turn its focus to increasing economic pressure — rather than military action…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (589+ words) The S&P 500 added 0.7% and pulled closer to its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 160 points, or 0.3%, as of 2:01 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.4% higher. “AI has reached its inflection point,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (889+ words) The top diplomats of Iran and Oman met on Tuesday to discuss a phased approach to managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely shut down nearly six months after the Iran war began. The talks came…...