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Strait of Hormuz impasse squeezes world shipping
Strait of Hormuz impasse squeezes world shipping

With few captains willing to brave the Strait of Hormuz as war rages around the Gulf, companies will have to do business without one of the world's most vital shipping lanes, especially for oil and gas.

March 03, 2026

Fresh Israel, Iran attacks across region: Latest developments in Middle East war
Fresh Israel, Iran attacks across region: Latest developments in Middle East war

New strikes were reported Tuesday across the Middle East, including Israeli strikes on Lebanon and a drone attack on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.

March 03, 2026

Oscar-nominated Iranian doc offers different vision of leadership
Oscar-nominated Iranian doc offers different vision of leadership

Iran's first Oscar-nominated documentary will compete in Hollywood at a time of incredible tumult at home, days after US-Israeli strikes killed the country's long-time supreme leader.

March 03, 2026

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Flowers, music, and soldiers at funeral of drug lord
Flowers, music, and soldiers at funeral of drug lord

The notorius Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera was laid to rest in a simple grave Monday in a ceremony that featured trucks overflowing with flowers, traditional music and dozens of masked soldiers in armored vehicles.

March 03, 2026

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Trump warns of longer Iran war as violence spreads
Trump warns of longer Iran war as violence spreads

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month, as the war spread with Israel bombarding Lebanon and Tehran targeting oil facilities in Gulf countries.

March 02, 2026