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Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
May 2, 2026
Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding but the war’s impact is still being felt in the…
Two months into the Iran war, almost everybody is a loser
May 2, 2026
Two months into the Iran war, almost everybody is a loser
When US President Donald Trump launched the war on Iran, he promised a swift and decisive victory. Just ten days…
Ceasefire hangs in the balance as impatient Trump awaits response from Iran
May 1, 2026
Ceasefire hangs in the balance as impatient Trump awaits response from Iran
Islamabad, Pakistan — As the stalemate between Washington and Tehran drags on and the world waits in hope of a deal,…
Repairing damaged US military bases will add billions to Iran war cost, sources say
April 30, 2026
Repairing damaged US military bases will add billions to Iran war cost, sources say
The $25 billion estimate that a top Pentagon official gave to lawmakers on Wednesday for the total cost to date…
The UAE is pulling out of OPEC. What does it mean for the US?
April 29, 2026
The UAE is pulling out of OPEC. What does it mean for the US?
The United Arab Emirates ditching the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is a significant blow to the Middle East’s…
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
April 28, 2026
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Asal, a freelance designer in her 30s living in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. But…
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
April 27, 2026
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning…
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
April 26, 2026
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
When bombs started falling on Tehran in February, we heard much about the political ramifications, including the death of Ayatollah…
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
April 25, 2026
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
Islamabad, Pakistan — With peace talks stalled and US President Donald Trump offering no timeline for ending the war with Iran,…
Why Trump’s latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday
April 23, 2026
Why Trump’s latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday
President Donald Trump blinked again by extending the ceasefire with Iran. His critics are mocking another TACO (“Trump always chickens…