US and Iran Trade New Strikes as the War Nears Its Seventh Month The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran that began in late February has flared again this week, with new strikes reported on Iran's southern coast and Iranian attacks reaching Gulf states. Full story → · 5 sources
China's Xi Jinping Visits Egypt as Beijing Deepens Middle East Ties Chinese leader Xi Jinping traveled to Egypt this week, part of a broader push by Beijing to build closer ties across the Middle East as the region deals with an ongoing war. Full story → · 1 sources
UN Nuclear Watchdog Says Syria Did Not Report Nuclear Material Under Former Government The International Atomic Energy Agency said Syria failed to declare certain nuclear material, facilities, and activities during the rule of former president Bashar al-Assad, according to reporting Wednesday. Full story → · 2 sources
Oil Tops $95 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Push Bond Yields Higher Oil prices climbed above $95 a barrel this week and bond yields rose as investors weighed the widening war in the Middle East, sending stocks lower before a partial rebound Wednesday. Full story → · 4 sources
Fed Faces a Harder Call on Rates as Oil-Driven Inflation Risk Rises With oil prices climbing on Middle East tensions, economists are debating whether the Federal Reserve's next move should be a rate cut, a hold, or even a hike when it meets later this month. Full story → · 2 sources
Congress Debates the Widening Iran War as House Speaker Backs Administration's Approach As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues, the Republican Speaker of the House publicly defended the administration's handling of the conflict this week. Full story → · 1 sources