
Forbes - 3 hours 26 min ago
The USS Gerald R. Ford may be returning to the United States, ending its more than 300-day-long deployment, but that would reduce U.S. strength in the Middle East.

NBC News - 6 hours 11 min ago
DOHA, Qatar Among senior U.S. officials, the wealthy Gulf nation of the United Arab Emirates is known by an affectionate nickname: Little Sparta...

The Guardian - 6 hours 12 min ago
Fed officials cite elevated inflation, slow job growth and uncertainty in Middle East as reasons for holding rates Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged after its latest board meeting, defying once again Donald Trump's call for a cut as the central bank prepares for a leadership shake-up next month. On Wednesday, Fed officials continued to cite elevated inflation, slow job growth and uncertainty in the...

BBC - 7 hours 58 min ago
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Newser - 8 hours 15 min ago
The USS Gerald R. Ford and its 4,500 sailors are days away from sailing for home. The return of the Ford, which has been deployed in the Middle East for 10 months, is a major reduction in US naval might there, the Washington Post reports; it's the world's largest...

Sky News - 8 hours 39 min ago
UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 as global oil prices near Iran war peaks as a result of fears of extended disruption to flows from the Middle East.

The Guardian - 9 hours 43 min ago
Royal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the open sea border' to the north Britain has agreed to create a unified naval force with nine European countries to deter future Russian threats from the "open sea border" to the north, the head of the Royal Navy has announced. Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins said that despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, where the strait of Hormuz remains closed after the US-Israeli war in Iran, "Russia remains the...

The Independent - 10 hours 9 min ago
But experts have said a hike could remain on the horizon if the conflict continues to put pressure on UK inflation.

The Independent - 10 hours 32 min ago
Cruise editor Marc Shoffman explores the current state of cruising in the Gulf...

The Guardian - 11 hours 45 min ago
Insolvency firm points to tax rises, staff costs and shaky consumer confidence after number increases to 62,193 The number of UK businesses in "critical financial distress" has risen by more than a third over the past year, according to insolvency practitioners, as companies contend with a "slew of increased taxes" and the impact of the Middle East conflict. Hospitality and leisure firms have been faring particularly badly because of shaky consumer confidence, and rising taxes and...

BBC - 13 hours 11 min ago
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

The Hill - 13 hours 15 min ago
The conflict in Iran should be a reminder of, not a cause to divert attention from, U.S. interests in the West Pacific. America's war in the Middle East demonstrates the necessity of allies to American strategy. This is equally critical in military, economic, and technological contexts. Washington must recognize the essential contribution to its grand...

The Hill - 13 hours 23 min ago
In today's issue: The war between the U.S. and Iran is set to run past the 60-day mark this week, a key milestone in the War Powers Act, which some Republicans have said could be a turning point in their in their support for ongoing operations in the Middle East. The Senate is set to...

The Independent - 14 hours 27 min ago
The British luxury carmaker said the automotive industry was grappling with numerous challenges including US tariff policy.

The Guardian - 15 hours 9 min ago
Bank expects its base case for GDP growth to be 0.5% this year, lower than IMF's 0.8% prediction for Britain Business live latest updates Lloyds has warned that the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict could cost it 151m amid rising unemployment and inflation and a slowdown in the housing market. The FTSE 100 group, whose brands include Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, issued a downbeat economic forecast that it said reflects the stagflationary consequences the double hit...

Sky News - 16 hours 10 min ago
Formula One revs up again after being silenced for five weeks by war in the Middle East.

The Independent - 16 hours 32 min ago
The group said it was adding it is maintaining frequent dialogue with our fuel suppliers and airport partners on fuel supply'.

The Independent - 17 hours 33 min ago
New economic forecasts published by the bank reflect the possible "stagflationary consequences" of war in the Middle East.

The Independent - 17 hours 34 min ago
The airport said its passenger numbers for the rest of the year are likely to be impacted by significant uncertainty in the Middle East'.

The Independent - 18 hours 15 min ago
Hotels and leisure firms are in particular distress after facing higher labour costs and taxes over the past year.

The Independent - 18 hours 36 min ago
Asian stocks are mostly higher despite a retreat on Wall Street...

CNBC - 19 hours 15 min ago
Regional uncertainty hangs over the previously booming AI infrastructure and data center sector in the region.

The Independent - 19 hours 42 min ago
Trump says Iran is in a State of Collapse'...

NBC News - 21 hours 28 min ago
In remarks during the state dinner with King Charles and Queen Camilla, Trump referred to the Iran war as "a little Middle East work" and said the two leaders agreed Iran would not have a nuclear weapon.