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A reprieve from rising oil prices helps US stocks finish the week higher
Lower Oil Prices Help Stocks Recover A decline in oil prices eased some of the pressure on Wall Street and helped U.S. stocks complete their first winning week in three.…
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A shaky day for oil prices and the bond market leaves US stocks not far from where they started
Stocks Finish Near Flat After Sudden Reversals U.S. stocks ended a volatile Thursday close to where they began after moving repeatedly between gains and losses. The S&P 500 slipped less…
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Yemen general mobilization call issued as government forces confront advancing Houthi troops
The official Yemen general mobilization call reflects severe military pressure on the internationally recognized government following rapid territorial advances by Houthi forces. In a national address following the loss of…
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Meca Joint Defense Agreement prompts emergency security talks in Riyadh amid rising Houthi threat
Emergency defense consultations surrounding the Meca Joint Defense Agreement underscore accelerating military cooperation across Middle Eastern and South Asian regional powers. Top defense officials from Pakistan and Turkiye traveled to…
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Peace Board UNRWA meetings held secretly to coordinate post-war Gaza operations
Diplomatic disclosures regarding Peace Board UNRWA meetings reveal significant contrast between public political rhetoric and operational realities on the ground. While the United States-backed Peace Board publicly maintains that the…
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West Bank: 214 Companies Tied to Israeli Settlements Placed on UN List
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights updated its list of companies linked to Israeli settlements on Friday, 25 September. The settlements are considered illegal under international law. The list…
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Irán condena la ruptura de lazos diplomáticos decidida por el gobierno de Colombia
onoce las reacciones oficiales tras la drástica decisión del gobierno colombiano sobre la ruptura de lazos diplomáticos con el régimen de Irán.
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Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US
Iran has proposed a seven-day roadmap to end its conflict with the United States and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the proposal in New…
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US stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease
Oil and Bond Markets Give Stocks Relief U.S. stocks recorded their strongest day in six weeks as lower oil prices and easing bond yields helped reverse losses from the previous…
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Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may ‘annihilate’ Iran
An Unexpected Opening for Negotiations President Donald Trump said American and Iranian officials met Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The unexpected contact occurred shortly after…
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La OCDE eleva al 2,9% su previsión de crecimiento mundial para 2026 pese a la guerra con Irán
Contexto: La OCDE ha elevado al 2,9% su previsión de crecimiento de la economía mundial para 2026, una décima más que en su estimación de junio, al considerar que la…
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Turquía detiene al presidente de Tera: el esquema Ponzi afecta a 450.000 inversores
Contexto: Las autoridades de Turquía detuvieron a Emre Tezmen, presidente y fundador de Tera Yatırım, en el marco de una investigación sobre posibles estructuras de inversión de tipo Ponzi. La…
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Masoud Pezeshkian UN General Assembly speech defends Iranian sovereignty amid indirect US diplomacy
High-profile statements during the Masoud Pezeshkian UN General Assembly speech Iran address highlighted Teheran’s refusal to yield to unilateral external force. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed assembled world leaders at…
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Mahmoud Abbas UN General Assembly speech demands international action on Palestinian statehood
High-level diplomatic proceedings surrounding the Mahmoud Abbas UN General Assembly speech address reflect persistent tensions over Palestinian representation on the world stage. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a pre-recorded…
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Iran regional airports threats increase as US secondary aviation sanctions expand
Coercive warnings regarding Iran regional airports threats aviation sanctions reflect escalating geopolitical friction between Tehran, Washington, and neighboring Middle Eastern states. Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warned regional governments that…
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Houthis Yemen offensive captures strategic Red Sea coast and threatens global energy shipping
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, BBC News published a detailed explainer on the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) following their rapid military offensive along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Ending a four-year…
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Netanyahu Reta a Una Asamblea de la ONU Semivacía en Protesta Por Su Invasión de Gaza: “Acusarnos de Genocidio Es la Mayor Mentira del Siglo”
Un Podio Desafiante Ante el Vacío Diplomático Internacional El plenario de las Naciones Unidas volvió a convertirse en el escenario de una profunda fractura geopolítica. De acuerdo con una cobertura…
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Wall Street rallies within 0.4% of its record after oil prices and bond yields ease
Lower Oil and Bond Yields Lift Markets Wall Street moved close to its all-time high as oil prices and bond yields gave back much of the previous week’s increases. The…
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Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
Leaders Seek Stability Without a Grand Bargain President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington while competition between the United States and China continues to intensify. Neither…
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Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
China Helps Limit a Larger Oil Shock Oil prices remain high and volatile six months after President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran. However, the worst forecasts have not…
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US stocks drift after oil prices halt their weeklong drop
Oil Prices Interrupt Wall Street’s Momentum U.S. stocks moved slightly lower while remaining close to their record levels. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and stood 0.5% below its previous high.…
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Wall Street holds near its record after Brent oil falls below $100 per barrel
Oil Eases as Stocks Stay Near Records Wall Street remained close to its record high as oil prices declined again. The S&P 500 edged down by less than 0.1% and…
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Facing the Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Iran Bets on the Caspian Sea
Navigation on the Caspian Sea is getting busier. Iran, blocked from its Persian Gulf ports by a maritime blockade, is turning to its northern coast. This route gives it access…
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Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar
Higher Oil Costs Widen the Trade Gap Japan recorded a trade deficit of 1.1 trillion yen, or about $7 billion, in August as higher oil prices sharply increased the cost…
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AI stocks drop, but the rest of Wall Street holds steadier after oil prices give back an early jump
Safety Concerns Weigh on AI Stocks Artificial-intelligence stocks declined worldwide after industry leaders supported slowing development to allow safety measures to catch up. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that advanced…
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US stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure
Bond Yields Increase Pressure on Stocks U.S. stocks declined as rising Treasury yields and oil prices placed additional pressure on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, while the Dow…
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More than 100,000 displaced as they flee violence in Yemen: UN
A rapid escalation in military conflict along the western coast has forced more than 100,000 people to flee their homes inside the country. Thousands of displaced individuals are also making…
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Macron hosts Lebanon security talks in Paris to strengthen military and regional stability
Strategic discussions during the Macron Lebanon security talks in Paris focused on reinforcing state authority and backing the national military. French President Emmanuel Macron met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun…
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No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels
Inflation Stays High as Fuel Costs Rise U.S. inflation accelerated in August as renewed fighting in the Middle East pushed gasoline prices higher. Consumer prices were 3.4% above their level…
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US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb
Wholesale Inflation Accelerates in August U.S. wholesale inflation increased in August after showing signs of cooling earlier in the summer. The producer price index rose 5.4% from one year earlier,…