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Oil climbs, stocks slip as Trump dashes hopes of quick end of war

Oil climbs, stocks slip as Trump dashes hopes of quick end of war

Oil surged and stocks fell on Thursday after Donald Trump threatened more heavy strikes on Iran and offered no solution to reopening the key Strait of Hormuz. But stocks clawed back some of their losses and oil receeded from its highs ahead of a three-day weekend that will allow

Rancher, veteran, photographer Matt Rains pitches diverse experience and moderate path to Congress

As a veteran, international photographer and rancher, 1st Congressional District Democratic primary contender and Simms-area resident Matt Rains has worn many hats. Rains is relying on extensive life and travel experience to more than 60 countries to carve an informed and moderate path to Congress. Less than 60 days

French President Macron lands in South Korea after Japan visit

French President Macron lands in South Korea after Japan visit

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday after visiting fellow US ally Japan, where he praised Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran war. Macron's two-day itinerary includes a summit with President Lee Jae Myung

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: - China fuel surcharges - Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday. Air China, China Southern and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines said in statements that they will increase

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Hezbollah claims attacks - Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said its fighters launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Thursday, targeting troops and a village. The Israeli military's Home Front Command said air raid sirens were activated across the

Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes

Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes

President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that the United States was nearing victory in Iran as he laid out his case more than a month into a war that has sent his approval rating tumbling. In an evening speech from the White House, Trump broke little new ground on how the

Trump says Iran war almost over, warns of weeks more heavy strikes

Trump says Iran war almost over, warns of weeks more heavy strikes

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the US-Israeli war campaign against Iran was almost complete but that the country would be hit hard over the next two to three weeks as Washington pressed toward its military objectives. Speaking in his first national address since the war began on February