New Iranian Leader Vows to Keep Global Oil Gateway Blocked
Oil prices surged on Thursday after ships came under attack in the Persian Gulf, and Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
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Pardoning Netanyahu Now Would Be Improper, Key Israeli Office Says
Rebuffing pressure from President Trump, a legal office says the prime minister should be pardoned only if he resigns, confesses or is convicted.
Ramazan campaigns that celebrate kindness, sharing and connection
Commercials celebrate generosity, kindness, family, and shared joy, capturing the holy month’s true spirit Ramazan is more than just a month of fasting — it is a time for reflection, generosity, and spreading joy. Growing up, brands have found creative ways to capture the spirit of this sacred month, producing advertisements that go beyond marketing … Read more
Iran’s ceasefire terms
. A defiant Tehran has spelt out its terms for bringing the war to an end, saying it wants foolproof guarantees that it won’t be a victim of aggression once again. President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a rejoinder to calls for de-escalation, demanded of the international community to “recognise Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and … Read more
US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear programme
Russia and China unsuccessfully tried to block discussion of a committee enforcing sanctions on Iran at UNSC session Members of the United Nations Security Council vote in favor of a sanctions resolution regarding the situation in Iran and the Middle East at UN headquarters in New York City, US, March 12, 2026. Photo: Reuters The … Read more
Trump to Target Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme
[The Trump administration is expected to begin a trade investigation into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.
Displaced Lebanese Haunted by Strikes from the Sky
With airstrikes expanding beyond the limits of Beirut’s southern suburbs, people in the city say that even the once-safest corners may no longer be off-limits.
Top-End Auction Sales Help Pull Global Art Market Out of Slump, Study Says
[The top drivers included a $2.2 billion auction week in New York and strong fall fairs, according to the annual Art Basel and UBS report.
The Largest Oil Supply Disruption in History
A look at the war in Iran’s effects on global energy markets, two activists whose Sierra Club memberships were revoked, and more climate and environmental news.
Remembering Marilyn Monroe, Draped In Diamonds and Coveting More
Events marking the birth centennial of the person who became Marilyn Monroe will feature jewelry — though she was rarely associated with expensive pieces offscreen.