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Rising tensions in the Middle East escalate inflation fears as oil prices surge and global bonds face instability.
May 18, 2026
Closed-door negotiations reveal U.S. push for a dominant role in Greenland as strategic competition with China intensifies.
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, urging swift action on peace negotiations to avoid severe consequences.
President Trump orchestrates CEO delegation for China summit, emphasizing economic strategy centered on tariffs and foreign investment.
President Trump’s stern warning to Iran triggers a spike in oil prices and unsettles global markets.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vows to avoid provoking conflict while maintaining the island's sovereignty following high-level US-China discussions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing, just days after hosting former US President Donald Trump.
Somali pirates are exploiting increased maritime traffic detouring around Africa's southern tip due to the Iran conflict.
Iranian officials claim US unwillingness to make concessions has stalled nuclear negotiations.
Analysts raise concerns over insider trading in prediction markets linked to military outcomes, citing high win rates and suspiciously timed bets.
Two campaign groups threaten legal action over alleged unlawful changes to NHS drug approval process under UK-US deal.
Analysis reveals unusually timed bets and high win rates tied to U.S. military actions, raising insider trading concerns.
