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Global oil prices surged to their highest levels since May on Thursday, with Brent crude topping $107 a barrel after Saudi Arabia reported its oil production had fallen to the lowest level since 1990, compounding a seven-month rally that has now pushed US crude up nearly 79% year-to-date. What Happened Brent crude settled up 5.9% […]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi this week for the 18th BRICS summit, a gathering overshadowed by the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine that has exposed growing strain within the 11-member bloc’s expanded and increasingly divided membership. What Happened Putin and Pezeshkian […]

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The US military’s stockpile of Patriot interceptor missiles has fallen to just 36% of pre-Iran war levels, according to defense officials, forcing the Pentagon to delay deliveries to allied nations including Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, and the Netherlands as it prioritizes rebuilding its own depleted inventory. What Happened War Department Under Secretary for Acquisition and […]

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US forces destroyed five more Iranian oil tankers Tuesday in response to a failed Iranian attack on an American warship, as Iran separately fired cluster munitions at Jordan and ballistic missiles toward Bahrain, marking one of the most geographically expansive days of fighting since the six-month war resumed after a summer pause. What Happened US […]

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You don’t need an outdoor barbecue to enjoy a well-seared steak at home. The best indoor grill for steaks can give you high cooking temperatures, visible grill marks and convenient countertop cooking without requiring a backyard or favorable weather. Electric indoor grills are particularly useful for apartments, smaller kitchens and households that want a simpler […]

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Semaglutide, the drug behind Ozempic and Wegovy, may offer benefits that extend well beyond weight loss and diabetes management, according to a large Swedish study published this month finding its use was linked to a 21% lower risk of psychiatric hospitalization among people with bipolar disorder. What Happened Researchers analyzed data from nearly 15,000 people […]

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Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of US goods took effect just after midnight Tuesday, matching President Trump’s earlier 50% tariffs dollar for dollar and marking a new escalation in an 18-month-old trade war that is now casting doubt over the future of the broader North American free trade pact. What Happened The […]

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a major wave of missile and drone attacks on southern Saudi Arabia early Tuesday, wounding 73 people including women and children and igniting fires at Saudi Aramco energy facilities, in the heaviest such strike since fighting between the two sides resumed this year. What Happened Major General Turki al-Malki, spokesperson for […]

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The wars in Iran and Ukraine have combined to create a growing shortage of the fuel oil used to power ships and some power plants, with analysts projecting the first meaningful market deficit in a year, a disruption with the potential to ripple through global trade and shipping costs. What Happened Energy consultancy Energy Aspects […]

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday that Iran’s government is “weak” and “faltering” and that “its end is near,” issuing the warning at a Rosh Hashanah cabinet toast just as concerns mount that Iran could strike Israel during the Jewish holiday season. What Happened “That regime in Iran, its end is near,” Netanyahu said […]

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