Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator’s rescue emerge

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, April 5 – Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Sunday as President Donald Trump delivered a blunt warning tied to a looming deadline over the Strait of Hormuz, while new details surfaced about a dramatic rescue mission involving a downed American aviator inside Iranian territory. The developments come amid a … Read more

Trump signals military escalation in Iran, Oil prices surge to $109

WASHINGTON, April 2 – The possibility of a near-term resolution to the intensifying conflict involving Iran appeared increasingly unlikely on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a forceful address outlining plans for expanded military action. His remarks rattled global markets, pushed oil prices higher, and raised fears of a broader regional escalation that could have … Read more

Trump issues new threat against Iran’s civilian infrastructure if ceasefire is not reached quickly

WASHINGTON, March 29 – Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to target key elements of its civilian and economic infrastructure if a ceasefire is not reached in the near future. His remarks come as the ongoing conflict continues to spread across … Read more

Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, March 19 – Tensions across the Middle East intensified sharply on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called on Israel to refrain from further attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, warning that continued escalation could deepen an already volatile global energy crisis. His remarks came at a time when retaliatory strikes between Iran and Israel … Read more

Trump frustrated as US allies decline call to protect Hormuz shipping amid escalating Iran war

WASHINGTON, March 16 – The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its third week, intensifying geopolitical tensions across the Middle East and raising serious concerns for global energy markets. With military strikes continuing and the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted, oil prices have surged while diplomatic divisions between Washington and … Read more

Oil markets shaken by Iran conflict, sharp price spike raises $100 a barrel fears

LONDON, March 1 – Global oil markets were jolted over the weekend as crude prices surged sharply following military strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, triggering fears of a broader regional conflict and a major disruption to energy supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed by around 10% in over-the-counter trading to roughly $80 … Read more

Samsung launches Galaxy S26 with higher prices as rising chip costs squeeze margins

SEOUL, Feb 26 – Samsung Electronics has formally introduced its next generation Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup, marking a pivotal moment for the South Korean technology giant as it navigates rising production costs, intensifying competition, and a global surge in demand for advanced memory chips. The launch comes at a time when the company is under … Read more

UBS banked Ghislaine Maxwell for years, even after Epstein’s arrest

LONDON/TORONTO, Feb 8 – Swiss banking giant UBS (UBSG.S) maintained a long running financial relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, managing millions of dollars for her and continuing to move funds even after the 2019 arrest of Jeffrey Epstein, according to a set of official documents made public by U.S. authorities. The material sheds new light on how … Read more

Trump sues JPMorgan, CEO Jamie Dimon in $5 Billion banking dispute

Jan 23 – U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a sweeping $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan (JPM.N) Chase and its longtime chief executive Jamie Dimon, accusing the banking giant of unlawfully shutting down his accounts for political reasons. The legal action has added fresh fuel to an already heated national debate over alleged “debanking,” a term … Read more

Netflix-Warner Bros deal could ease subscription fatigue for viewers

Jan 21 – For years, streaming promised freedom from expensive cable bills and endless channel surfing. Instead, many American households now find themselves juggling multiple subscriptions, rising monthly fees, and a growing sense of exhaustion from managing it all. Against this backdrop, the possibility of a major deal between Netflix (NFLX.O) and Warner Bros (WBD.O) has sparked … Read more