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Vessels linked to the US, EU, and Israel face restrictions, while other ships obtain Iranian approval. The conflict has disrupted maritime traffic and surged oil prices.

The Middle East conflict is ramping up on multiple fronts, with Iran targeting global energy supplies and its neighbors. Follow for live news updates.

Iran says it has allowed ships from some countries to cross Strait of Hormuz * 5 Iranian missile salvos target Israel so far today * Netanyahu, others hail dropping of ‘blood libel’ charges against ID ...

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose about 8.8 percent to around $95 per barrel, while Brent gained roughly 8.9 percent to about $100, even after the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced the ...

Team USA concludes its World Baseball Classic group play on Tuesday night, as the United States take on Italy in Houston.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei promised "vengeance for the blood of your martyrs" in his first message to Iranians.

There are just under three months until the start of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. News is breaking every day about this summer's tournament and there is no better place ...

According to an estimate the Pentagon shared with Congress, the U.S. used up billions of dollars in munitions in the first two days of the war.

China's leaders wrapped up nine days of annual legislative meetings in Beijing on Thursday, projecting an image of domestic stability seemingly unaffected by the war in key trading partner ...

President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World ...

The United States was embarrassed by Italy in the World Baseball Classic earlier this week. Nobody received more barbs because of it than manager Mark DeRosa, w ...