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The United States and Iran exchanged their largest series of direct attacks since July on September 2, 2026, renewing concerns that the conflict between the two countries could expand across the Middle East. U.S. forces struck Iranian military installati...

Russian forces attacked port and export infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region during the night leading into September 1, 2026, according to Ukrainian authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes damaged export infrastructure an...

The United States and Iran exchanged warnings on August 22, 2026, ahead of a planned announcement of additional U.S. economic sanctions against Iran and countries or companies involved in significant trade with Tehran. U.S. officials indicated that the new ...

Saudi Aramco sold at least four million barrels of crude oil to Chinese refiners for loading from locations that do not require vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to trade sources on August 20, 2026. The transactions provide Chinese buy...

Global oil prices rose sharply on August 10, 2026, as uncertainty continued over negotiations concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran maintained that the United States must meet several political and economic conditions before normal shipping...

Russian forces carried out missile and drone attacks on Odesa and nearby port infrastructure on August 9, 2026. Ukrainian authorities reported damage to port facilities and other infrastructure, while multiple people were injured during the strikes. Ukra...

The Reserve Bank of India was believed to have intervened in the foreign exchange market on August 7, 2026, as the Indian rupee faced renewed pressure from rising global oil prices. Currency traders reported signs of dollar selling by the central bank short...

Iran warned Gulf states on August 5, 2026, that any new United States attack on Iranian territory could lead to retaliatory strikes against energy facilities and other critical infrastructure across the region. The warning followed earlier threats by U.S. P...

The International Monetary Fund said on June 22, 2026, that it was expanding financial support for several African countries affected by economic disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East. IMF Africa Department Director Zeine Zeidane said the instit...

The United States and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026, following more than five weeks of military conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement after mediation involving Pakistan, shortly before a U.S. deadline demanding t...

As of early March 2026, the United States’ military operations against Iran have been estimated to cost approximately $891.4 million per day, based on an analysis of the first 100 hours of conflict. The figure was reported by the Washington‑based Centre for...

Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks On March 5, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would provide assistance to the United States and allied countries to counter Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East....

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian military facilities, missile capabilities, government leadership, and other strategic sites. The United States military iden...

Investigative reporting in early 2026 found that the FedEx shipping account of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in August 2019, showed activity years after his death. Investigators accessed the account using a password that was published in ...

Invoices and shipping records from Jeffrey Epstein’s FedEx account were reportedly removed in February 2026 after investigators found evidence that the account had been used after Epstein’s death in August 2019. Investigators accessed the account and noted ...

Iran Announces Live‑Fire Naval Drills Near U.S. Warships in Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a two‑day live‑fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz beginning January 31, 2026. The drills are planned i...

The Panama Canal Authority revised vessel transit regulations following prolonged drought conditions that significantly lowered water levels in Gatun Lake, according to official notices issued in January 2026. The measures include limits on daily ship trans...