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Business - Financial Times
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as fears grow of wider Mideast war
Joe Biden defends Israel’s right to defend itself as it escalates offensive against Hizbollah in Lebanon11 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Biden discourages Israel from striking Iran's oil industry, crude posts best week in more than year
Though oil prices have surged this week on geopolitical tensions, they have risen from a low baseline.13 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Biden Sidelined as Israel Reshapes Middle East
White House officials say they are closely coordinating on possible Iranian targets but have been blindsided repeatedly by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.13 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - Financial Times
A year of war in the Middle East
Hamas attack on Israel was horrific, but the response has inflamed the region14 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Washington Wizards' Jared Butler overcomes his fear and learns to swim
While preparing for the upcoming NBA season, Washington Wizards' Jared Butler is tackling a personal goal off the court—learning to swim.16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Rosh Hashanah: An opportunity for change in the Middle East
This Rosh Hashanah, let us take bold steps forward, recognizing that lasting change is not just possible — it is imperative.17 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Is the Middle East on the brink of an ‘oil war’?
Israel is considering attacks on Iranian energy sites, for which Iran might then retaliate, affecting global supplies17 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Will conflict in the Middle East impact the US election?
And how much influence will the next president have on the region?18 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Why oil prices haven't skyrocketed on Middle East supply fears — yet
Energy analysts have questioned whether oil markets are being too complacent about the risk of a widening conflict in the Middle East.19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Relief and fear ahead of assisted dying bill vote
Activists on both sides of the debate are reacting to plans for the first vote on the issue in years.21 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The week: Middle East, Tory conference & assisted dying
Adam, Chris and Alex wrap up the week21 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Blasts Shake Beirut as Israel Targets Remaining Hezbollah Leaders, Officials Say
Israeli officials said warplanes bombed an underground bunker where senior Hezbollah officials were meeting, including the presumed successor to the group’s recently assassinated leader.23 hours ago - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Aerospace and defense ETFs beat S&P 500 as Middle East fears intensify
Aerospace and defense ETFs have surged in the past year — and are up so far this week even as the U.S. stock market has broadly stumbled.23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
A brutal year and a tale of two Israels: the one that is feared and the one that is fearful | Jonathan Freedland
There is a yawning gap between how the world sees Israel and how Israelis see themselves. If only each could see through the other’s eyes. You’ll be ahead of me on this one. By the time you read ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased
War in the Middle East, a strike by port workers and a devastating hurricane injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
These Are the Top U.S. East Coast Port Shipment Retailers
As the dockworker’s strike continues, port shipment retailers may be affected by the backlog.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Will Conflict in the Middle East Affect the Global Economy?
As fighting in the Middle East continues, policymakers brace for its impact on the global economy.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude oil jumps as Biden comments on possible Israel retaliation against Iran
Supply disruption risks are increasing as fighting in the Middle East intensifies, according to analysts.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Business - CNBC
Chaos is building for shippers as U.S. port strike continues and costs rise
As the strike at ports enters its third day, cargo containers are stranded at the wrong terminals or at sea, and ocean carrier charges are starting to mount.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Policeman shot Chris Kaba dead fearing he would kill officers, court hears
A Met Police marksman is accused of the murder of Chris Kaba who was shot in a car in south London.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Lebanese healthcare workers fearful as growing numbers killed in strikes
At least 50 paramedics have been killed in Lebanon over the last two weeks. The airstrikes started just before noon. The injured and the dead quickly followed. As the ground in the southern ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Hezbollah’s collapse heralds the end of an era of fear in Lebanon
This moment marks not only the physical demise of Nasrallah but the symbolic end of Hezbollah’s grip on Lebanon, leaving the country — and the region — at a pivotal crossroads.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Rising violence in the Middle East as Rosh Hashanah begins
Overnight, at least seven Hezbollah members were killed in an Israeli strike that hit Beirut. It comes after Israel's military said eight soldiers were killed amid intense fighting with Hezbollah ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
The Economic Cost of a New War in the Middle East
An escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran could cause oil prices to spike and send a chill through the global economy.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
What a Middle East oil price shock could mean for US consumers
A worst-case scenario for the market could send prices spiralling into the triple digitsYesterday -