Nov 11 – In the Strait of Hormuz, tankers are still ablaze, oil spills are washing ashore and drones and missiles strike infrastructure across the region, despite expectations of a de-escalation reflected in falling oil prices. Tankers burn in the Middle East despite hopes for de-escalation The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency reported on … Read more
US markets rallied after Democrats’ sweeping victory in the midterm elections, as investors became hopeful that the result could push US President Donald Trump towards ending the ongoing war with Iran. The election outcome also raised hopes of lower energy prices and reduced geopolitical tensions. US markets rally as oil prices fall after Democrats’ midterm … Read more
Ukraine on Monday said multiple Russian strikes on a school where humanitarian aid was distributed killed at least 18 people and dashed fragile hopes of “progress toward peace” after a local ceasefire in the south expired without violations. Ukraine says Russian strikes dash peace progress hopes after 18 killed Russia resumed its strikes on the … Read more
Oil prices fell more than 4% on Monday, November 2, as hopes of a possible peace deal between the United States and Iran reduced fears of further disruptions to oil supplies from the Middle East. Investors reacted to reports of diplomatic talks between Iranian and Qatari officials aimed at ending the ongoing US-Israeli war on … Read more
Iran’s top diplomat says he hopes there is “rationality” on the U.S. side as diplomatic efforts seek to avert a return to all-out war. Iran’s top diplomat hopes US shows ‘rationality,’ and other Mideast news Meanwhile, Israeli strikes on Gaza killed eight people, including a young boy. And Qatar’s national gas company said one of … Read more
Chiricahua in southeastern Arizona has officially become a US national park after President Donald Trump signed the Chiricahua National Park Act into law on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The area was previously known as Chiricahua National Monument and had been protected for more than a century. Chiricahua in Arizona becomes a US national park after … Read more
An iconic piece of Hollywood history in Los Angeles has changed hands for $26 million (£20 million) after undergoing a sensitive multi-year restoration project. American businessman Ron Burkle acquired the sprawling five-acre Toluca Lake compound that once belonged to the legendary entertainer Bob Hope in 2018 for $15 million (£11.5 million). Following a meticulous restoration … Read more
KYIV, – A U.S. senator sponsoring a bill for wide-ranging sanctions on Russia said on Wednesday he was hopeful it would pass the House of Representatives next month, and be a “sledgehammer” to President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to fund his war in Ukraine. US senator hopes ‘sledgehammer’ Russian sanctions will pass next month Senator Richard … Read more
* Rescuers turn to recovering bodies as hope for survivors fades Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake * Over 290 killed and 320 still missing after Monday’s quake * Magnitude 7.4 quake destroyed thousands of homes in west * Crowds sleep in camps outdoors as buildings still unsafe By … Read more
The chances of finding earthquake survivors in Colombia dropped significantly on Friday, four days after the 7.4-magnitude tremor struck, though rescue efforts plowed ahead as hundreds remained missing. Colombia hopes for miracles as search for quake victims goes on Volunteers and rescuers persevered with the grueling task of digging through the rubble, looking for any … Read more