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Oil Exceeds $119 a Barrel Amid Ongoing Strikes Against Gulf States, Hormuz Blockade
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on March 19 that President Donald Trump was considering another oil release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Ease Homeowners Insurance Requirements
Home insurance surged an average of 12 percent in the United States last year.
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US F-35 Stealth Fighter Damaged in Combat Mission Over Iran
A Pentagon spokesperson says the aircraft made an emergency landing. The incident is under investigation.
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Iran Steps Up Attacks on Gulf Oil Facilities, Sending Crude Prices Soaring
‘This pressure from Iran will backfire politically and morally,’ Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said.
Homeschooling Families Push Back on Proposed Regulations in Connecticut
The proposed law would require homeschooling parents to provide their local school districts with proof of ‘equivalent’ instruction annually.
Civil Rights Icon Cesar Chavez’s Family, Officials React to Sexual Assault Accusations
Texas is the first state to cancel its official state holiday honoring Chavez after an investigation into alleged assaults was published.
US Has a New Ally in Latin America—Here’s Why It Matters
Chilean President José Antonio Kast’s election signals new opportunities for deeper security cooperation, analysts say.
Trump Admin Ordered to Reinstate Over 1,000 Employees of Agency That Runs Voice of America
The order followed a previous ruling that said Kari Lake was improperly appointed as the agency’s acting CEO last year.
Opening Strait of Hormuz Is in China’s Interest, Says US Trade Chief
Fuel prices are rising in China, triggering long lines as residents seek to stock up on gas.
Nvidia Resumes Manufacturing of H200 Chips for China, CEO Says
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company has received purchase orders from ‘many customers’ in China.
Israel Says It Killed Iranian Intelligence Chief in Overnight Strike
The killing of Khatib, which has not been confirmed by Iran, follows a series of Israeli strikes targeting senior Iranian officials.
Day in Photos: Elections in Congo, Zelenskyy in London, and St. Patrick’s Day
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump–Xi Meeting Rescheduled for Late April
The U.S. president originally had a trip to China scheduled to begin at the end of this month.
Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent says Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and that the current armed conflict is due to pressure from Israel.
Trump Expects Iran War to End ‘Soon’
‘Won’t be long. And we’re going to have a much safer world when it’s wrapped up,’ President Donald Trump said.
Trump Puts China Visit on Hold Amid Iran War
The president’s visit to Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping was initially scheduled for March 31 to April 2.
Day in Photos: Heavy Rains in the US, Middle East Conflict, and Protests in Korea
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
