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US Presidents Wage Unsanctioned Wars, Bypassing Congress

US presidents have a long history of launching military operations without formal congressional approval, a trend highli…

Marcus Rivera·June 10, 2026, 7:02 PM

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet flying over the Strait of Hormuz, having just fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker, with smoke visible from the disabled vessel in the distance, emphasizing the direct military engagement in the Iran conflict.

World

US Strikes Two Tankers, Escalating Iran Conflict

US strikes two Iranian-flagged oil tankers, escalating the Iran conflict as Tehran accuses Washington of ‘reckless milit…

Sarah Chen·May 9, 2026, 11:03 AM

$A stylized image depicting a fractured shield, with one piece subtly detaching, symbolizing the Pentagon considers suspending Spain from NATO and alliance disunity.$

Critical Pentagon Considers Suspending Spain from NATO

A leaked Pentagon email suggests the U.S. is considering suspending Spain from NATO due to its lack of support in the Ir…

David Hale·April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM

A close-up of a map of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting shipping lanes and surrounding coastlines, with a faint overlay of the Union Jack flag, representing the critical UK-Iran stance.

Finance

Critical UK-Iran Stance: Starmer’s Ambiguity Revealed

Keir Starmer’s critical UK-Iran stance is marked by ambiguity, as he denies involvement in the West Asian conflict while…

Elena Marchetti·April 3, 2026, 11:00 AM

A graph showing a rising trend in mortgage rates near 6-month high, with a blurred background of a house under construction.

Finance

Critical: Mortgage Rates Near 6-Month High

US mortgage rates near 6-month high due to the Iran conflict, impacting housing affordability despite Freddie and Fannie…

Elena Marchetti·March 26, 2026, 3:00 AM

Aerial view of a sprawling oil refinery at dusk, with pipelines and storage tanks illuminated, reflecting the volatility of Brent oil prices topped $100 again.

Finance

Breaking: Brent Oil Prices Top $100 Again

Brent oil prices topped $100 again in after-hours trading Monday, clawing back losses amid Iran conflict developments. V…

Elena Marchetti·March 24, 2026, 3:00 AM

Oil tankers loading crude at Kharg Island terminal as oil prices rise due to Trump's actions.

Finance

Breaking: Oil Prices Rise as Trump Mulls Kharg Island Measures

Oil prices rise as Trump mulls Kharg Island measures, hitting over $100/barrel after U.S. strikes on Iran’s key oil expo…

Elena Marchetti·March 20, 2026, 11:00 AM

A digital display showing U.S. stock futures volatility with oil price charts in the background, reflecting market uncertainty.

Finance

Critical U.S. Stock Futures Volatility Amid Iran Conflict

U.S. stock futures volatility surged as the Iran conflict escalated, causing oil prices to swing dramatically and raisin…

Elena Marchetti·March 16, 2026, 3:00 AM

A desolate desert landscape at dusk, with the faint silhouette of a modern city skyline on the distant horizon, subtly conveying the tension of Iran War Threatens Saudi Arabia Gaming Push.

Entertainment

Dramatic Iran War Threatens Saudi Arabia Gaming Push

An Iran War Threatens Saudi Arabia Gaming Push, jeopardizing the Kingdom’s ambitious $38 billion investment into the glo…

Sarah Chen·March 12, 2026, 3:30 AM