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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that
Analysts credit Xi’s reserve and buying strategy for capping volatility as Trump-era Iran risks lifted crude prices without triggering a spike.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war pushes diesel – the economy’s lifeblood – to record high prices, with no relief on the horizon
Escalating conflict risk sends diesel to records, straining Tehran’s supply and global logistics as tight refining capacity leaves little near-term relief.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Don’t Blame Ukraine for High Gas Prices
Analysts cite U.S. Iran policy and Gulf risk as key drivers of higher fuel costs, arguing Kyiv’s strikes have limited impact on global energy supplies.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. diesel price tops $6 per gallon, a record high as Ukraine and Iran wars ripple through economy
Diesel surpasses $6 per gallon, pressuring logistics and farms as conflicts disrupt supplies; policymakers weigh reserves, waivers, and tax relief.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
Average gasoline reached $4.14/gal over Labor Day, a record seasonal high, driven by Iran-related supply risks and US refinery outages and maintenance.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Price of diesel hits all-time high as wars in Iran, Ukraine constrict global supply
U.S. flags record diesel costs as conflicts tighten supply; higher trucking and farm expenses may lift consumer prices. Officials weigh reserve moves.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Mets' Jefry Yan, known for high-flying strikeout celebration, performs it too soon in hilarious blunder
Mets reliever Jefry Yan launched his signature strikeout celebration before the call at Citi Field, drawing viral buzz and brief on-field confusion.
- 7 min
- USA
Military / WarThe Veil
Gas prices could remain high this fall even if crude prices stabilize. Here's why
Analysts cite tight refining capacity, outages, and sanctions reshaping flows, keeping gasoline and diesel prices supported through fall.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Vacation paradise evacuated as raging wildfire threatens to roar back amid high winds
Authorities on Paros, Greece ordered evacuations as winds threaten wildfire resurgence, disrupting tourism and ferry plans during peak season.
- 6 min
- Greece
Military / WarThe Veil
Key details on Israel-Lebanon truce as Hezbollah tensions remain high
Renewed ceasefire aims to halt cross‑border fire; alert levels stay high. Terms focus on stopping rockets and strikes with de‑confliction steps.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Pakistan’s High-Wire Act Gets Riskier
Islamabad’s Saudi deployment adds air defense support but risks Iran blowback and wider Gulf spillover as cross-border and maritime threats rise.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump Urges Taiwan, China To 'Cool Down' After High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping, Keeps Arms Package In
After summit with Xi, Trump calls for de-escalation while maintaining U.S. arms package for Taipei, signaling restraint without new security pledges.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says Xi Jinping offered to help broker deal with Iran during high-stakes Beijing talks
Trump says Xi offered to mediate with Iran during high-stakes Beijing talks, signaling potential Chinese role in easing U.S.-Iran tensions.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
America holds the advantage as Trump meets Xi in high-stakes summit
President Trump arrives in Beijing to meet Xi Jinping with a stronger hand, citing military moves, trade deals and the lowest U.S.-China trade deficit s
- 3 min
- United States
World TradeThe Veil
In photos: Trump lands in China ahead of high-stakes summit with Xi
The high-stakes summit is expected to cover a wide range of contentious topics, including trade, technology, export controls, Taiwan, and the Iran war.
- 3 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How the Iran war could impact Trump's high-stakes meeting with China's Xi
President Trump is meeting in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a highly-anticipated summit. The two world leaders are expected to discuss Ir
- 3 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump heads to China today for high-stakes meeting with Xi
Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- 3 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China hosts Iran's top diplomat just days ahead of Trump's high-stakes visit
Beijing receives Iran’s Abbas Araghchi days before Trump’s trip, signaling China’s bid to shape Gulf security, sanctions relief, and energy flows.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
High-quality footage of White House dinner gunman released — RT World News
US releases clear footage of a gunman sprinting toward the protected area at a White House dinner in Washington, prompting scrutiny of security.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Iran war collides with Mamdani's message on high costs: From the Politics Desk
Kristen Welker previews an interview with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the economic, political, and civil liberties costs of the expanding Iran war.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
Low‑cost one‑way drones compress strike timelines, saturate defenses, and expose U.S. infrastructure gaps, driving demand for layered counter‑UAS.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vice President Vance leads high-stakes peace talks between U.S. & Iran
U.S. Vice President JD Vance leads initial de‑escalation talks with Iran in Islamabad, focusing on detainees and maritime security amid regional tensions.
- 7 min
- Pakistan
Military / WarThe Veil
Analyst: U.S. Bunker‑Busters ‘Entombed’ Iran Uranium, Avoiding High‑Risk Op
Precision strike near Isfahan likely sealed access to enriched uranium caches, delaying Iran’s program without mass casualties or wider escalation.
- 7 min
- Iran
Society / CultureThe Veil
A high-stakes Texas primary exposed the Democratic Party’s fault lines
Democrats chose expanding the tent over doubling down on the base.
- 4 min
- United States