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finance23 days ago
Bank of America Analyst Projects Brent Crude Price Range of $90 to $130
Francisco Blanch of Bank of America stated that Brent crude prices could reach $90 per barrel in a best-case scenario. He noted higher risks if tensions involving Iran continue and supply remains tight.
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bleedingcool.combusiness23 days ago
UAE Investigates Drone Attack Near Nuclear Plant
UAE officials reported a drone attack near a nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra region. Two drones were intercepted while a third struck an electricity generator.
thehindu.comworld28 days agoUpdated
Two Unidentified Objects Strike HMM Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea Reports
Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac outlined Seoul’s position days after an apparent strike on a South Korean-operated vessel. The UK and France chaired a meeting of 44 nations on an international security framework for the waterway, which has…
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finance28 days ago
Navy Releases Photo of Ballistic Missile Submarine in Gibraltar
The U.S. Navy shared an image of an Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine docked in Gibraltar on Monday. The service said the visit demonstrates American capability and commitment to NATO allies. The disclosure is rare because the locations of nuclear-armed submarines are normal…
world37 days ago
British Military Reports Ship Struck by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
The British military stated that projectiles struck a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. This marks the second such incident in hours. The report comes amid high tensions involving Iran in the region.
thesouthafrican.comfinance40 days agoUpdated
US Releases Guidance to Shippers on Strait of Hormuz Sanctions
The United States has issued a warning to shipping companies that paying tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz could expose them to sanctions. This comes amid ongoing tensions with Iran and disruptions in global oil markets. Fuel shortages are expected to intensify over the summe…
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middleeasteye.netpolitics40 days ago
Security Thwarts Gunman at White House Correspondents' Dinner Checkpoint
A gunman charged a checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, creating chaos as the suspect planned to target multiple people. President Trump addressed the incident, while investigators identified the suspect. The event unfolded alongside other U.S. shootings, a torna…
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newser.comworld47 days ago
U.S. Reclassifies Medical Marijuana and Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker
The Justice Department reclassified medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions. U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Iran in the Indian Ocean. The department also prepared denaturalization cases against 384 naturalized citizens…
thenation.comworld48 days ago
U.S. Presidents Can Launch Military Action Before Congressional Deadline
Under the U.S. Constitution, only Congress can declare war, but presidents have the authority to initiate military actions. A 60-day deadline related to operations amid tensions with Iran expires on May 1, 2026, requiring congressional approval or cessation. This situation has le…
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U.S. Navy / Wikimedia (Public domain)world48 days ago
Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired; Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz; Virginia Approves Redistricting Plan
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan was dismissed on April 22, 2026, amid escalating tensions with Iran, which seized vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Virginia voters approved a redistricting measure on April 21, 2026, shifting congressional power toward Democrats. Other developments…
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