Saudi Aramco Sees 26% Profit Surge Amid Regional Tensions
Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil giant, reported a 26% rise in quarterly profits, reaching $26.9 billion. The jump comes despite ongoing Middle East conflicts
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Tensions Escalate as Israel Bombs Lebanon
Israel launched airstrikes in Lebanon, killing at least 24 people, as the region waits for Iran's response to a US proposal to end the war. The attacks occurred
Lebanon Reports 39 Killed in Israeli Strikes
Israeli air strikes across Lebanon have killed 39 people, Lebanese authorities confirmed Thursday. The attacks hit multiple areas in southern Lebanon and the Be
Ceasefire with Iran Still in Effect, Trump Warns Tehran to Sign Deal Quickly
US President Donald Trump confirmed that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect after recent clashes. The fragile truce has held since last week. Trump spoke
North Korea Targets Seoul With New Artillery
North Korea announced plans to deploy additional long-range artillery. These new systems are designed to target South Korea’s capital, Seoul. The announcement c
Iran War Boosts Profits for Oil Giants and Banks
The ongoing conflict between Iran and other nations has unexpectedly benefited several major companies, from oil giants to financial institutions. These firms a
US and Iran Ceasefire Still Holding After Hormuz Clash
Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US exchanged fire, but President Trump says a ceasefire remains in place. The incident occurred when Ira
Trump Affirms US-Iran Ceasefire Amid Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
Former President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains intact, despite recent hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz. T
US Hits Iran Targets Amid Rising Tensions
The US launched strikes against Iranian targets on May 8, 2026, after claiming its Navy destroyers came under attack. President Donald Trump is pushing for a sw
Shell Doubles Profits as Gas Prices Soar
Shell reported nearly $7 billion in profits for the first quarter, a significant increase from the previous quarter. The energy giant's earnings more than doubl
US-Iran Ceasefire in Jeopardy After Strait of Hormuz Clashes
Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as cargo ships came under attack, threatening a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. The incident occurred on a
North Koreans Fought and Died for Russia
Thousands of North Korean soldiers were deployed to fight alongside Russian forces. The exact number of casualties remains unknown. Estimates suggest around 11,