CENTCOM: US Forces Block 70 Iran Oil Tankers

The U.S. military is intensifying economic pressure on Iran, with U.S. Central Command announcing that American forces are currently blocking more than 70 oil tankers from entering or leaving Iranian ports…[#item_full_content]

40 Killed in Islamic State-Affiliated Group Attack on Congo Villages

An Islamic State-affiliated group attacked villages in Congo near the border with Uganda, killing at least 40 people and burning and looting homes, a local civil society group said on Friday.The attacks were carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces overnight from…[#item_full_content]

Trump Proclaims WWII Victory Day for 2026

President Donald Trump issued two proclamations honoring America’s World War II victory and the sacrifices made by military spouses, tying both observances to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.

WHO Reports 3,000 Attacks on Ukraine Healthcare in War

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday it had registered more than 3,000 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. “During 1,534 days of war, Ukraine’s healthcare system has experienced repeated attacks….[#item_full_content]

US Hybrid-Car Sales Soar, Along With Gas Prices

Many American car buyers are gravitating to hybrid vehicles to offset the recent surge in gas prices from the Iran war, according to fresh industry sales data and dealers. U.S. hybrid sales rose 37% in the two months since the Middle East conflict began…[#item_full_content]

World Food Prices Rise to More Than 3 Year High in April

World food prices climbed in April to their highest in more than three years, with vegetable oils particularly elevated due to the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of ‌Hormuz, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Friday.[#item_full_content]

Report: Oil Bets Ahead of Iran News Hit $7 Billion

A series of well-timed market bets on falling oil prices totalling as much as $7 billion during March and April spread across multiple exchanges and types of fuel and derivatives just before major Iranian policy announcements by President Donald Trump, according to…[#item_full_content]

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