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Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Risks Persist
23 October 2026Brent climbed above $114 as traders weighed the risk of renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure against recovering Middle East oil supplies. -
Gunman Kills One Near Paris in Suspected Attack on Immigrant Communities
23 October 2026Authorities detained a suspect and are investigating whether the shootings, which wounded four other people, targeted a specific race, origin or religion. -
How Does the Ukrainian Military Use Starlink?
23 October 2026Ukraine is using a basic Starshield service, which uses Starlink’s standard equipment with different features. -
Ukraine Says Starlink Isn’t Working, Despite Trump’s Promise to Restore It
23 October 2026Soldiers and government officials say connections continued to fail if drones fly at high speeds. -
What’s Behind the Protests in France and What Happens Next
23 October 2026Weeks of student-led demonstrations over conditions in schools spiraled into violent unrest across the country. -
Iran Threatens Wider Strikes on Economic and Civilian Targets if U.S. Attacks
23 October 2026As Tehran retains missile and drone stockpiles, Washington is trying to move more servicemembers and diplomatic staff out of harm’s way. -
Eight Charts That Show the Depth of France’s Financial Crunch
23 October 2026Years of lavish consumer support have left the country’s finances in a precarious state. -
El Salvador Sends Troops to Haiti to Rescue Military Personnel After Gang Ambush
23 October 2026Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele threatens a harsher military response if Haitian gangs don’t return four Salvadoran members of a U.N.-backed force alive. -
Israel’s New Center of Gravity
22 October 2026More than half of Israel’s Jews descend from the countries in the Middle East and North Africa. They are key to understanding the country’s future. -
U.A.E. Diplomat Jolts Deadlocked U.N. Leadership Race
22 October 2026The late entry drafts on the Middle East nation’s mediation efforts as no other candidate has emerged as the favorite. -
Oil Futures Rise as Attacks on Saudi Arabia, U.S.-Iran Risks Persist
22 October 2026Oil futures rose sharply as Yemen’s Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure and the market saw risk of further U.S.-Iran hostilities disrupting Middle East oil supplies. -
One Person Killed and 8 Injured in Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia
22 October 2026As Iran-backed Houthis increase attacks against the kingdom, the U.S. has ordered the departure of some personnel. -
Canada to Provide Steel, Auto Sectors With Billions to Ease Trade Crunch
21 October 2026It is Canada’s latest dollop of federal aid for companies that have faced financial strain since President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on foreign-made metals and automotives. -
Chinese AI Tool Linked to Hacks in Japan
21 October 2026Around 80 Japanese companies were targeted from overseas in hacks that bore digital traces of Artex, an AI agent developed in China. -
Alberta Voted to Stay in Canada but the Separatists Vow to Fight On
20 October 2026Some saw the referendum as giving oxygen to a movement that previously had only marginal support. -
Albertans Vote to Stay in Canada in Historic Referendum
20 October 2026The monthslong debate on the oil-rich province’s future exposed deep divisions that might not be easily mended. -
Alberta’s Secession Vote Opens Up a Bitter Divide in Canada
18 October 2026Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to rally the oil-rich province to stick with the country at a time when national unity is needed. -
Bank of Japan Must Ensure Underlying Inflation Doesn’t Go Above 2%, Ueda Says
16 October 2026The central bank’s governor said the Middle East situation, AI demand and foreign-exchange rates would affect the timing of the decision. -
AI Boom-or-Bust Scenarios Loom Large at World Financial Summit
16 October 2026The economic possibilities—and potential perils—of the new technology dominated discussions at the IMF gathering in Bangkok this week. -
Indonesia Stocks Log Worst Day Since 1998 on MSCI Downgrade Warning
16 October 2026Indonesian stocks suffered their steepest drop since the Asian financial crisis in 1998 after index provider MSCI warned the country risked being removed from its indexes.