4 d. ago More than 800 Canadians have left Iran, Israel amid conflict: officials

Global Affairs Canada said the agency is also aware of many Canadians across the Middle East region who have reached safety independently.

Events

5 d. ago Iran leader warns U.S. will pay ‘heavy price’ if it attacks again

Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance since June 19, looking and sounding more tired than he did only a week ago.

Politics

8 d. ago Israel hits Iran government targets, prison as Tehran launches new attacks

Israel launched missiles at several Iranian government targets and a notorious prison, while Tehran said it was targeting the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa.

Events

9 d. ago Trump’s Twists and Turns Over Iran Leave Oil Traders Hanging

The oil market is wrestling with Donald Trump’s next act in the conflict between Iran and Israel, with the US president’s every utterance over the fighting seemingly capable of spiking or crashing prices.

Economics

9 d. ago Israel hits Iranian nuclear research facility, says long campaign possible

Smoke could be seen rising from an area near a mountain in Isfahan, where a local official said Israel had attacked the nuclear research facility in two waves.

Science

1 week ago EU officials to hold talks with Iran as Tehran’s conflict with Israel rages

French President Emmanuel Macron said top European diplomats in Geneva will make a “comprehensive, diplomatic and technical offer of negotiation” to Iran.

Events

1 week ago EU officials hold talks with Iran as Tehran’s conflict with Israel rages

French President Emmanuel Macron said top European diplomats in Geneva will make a “comprehensive, diplomatic and technical offer of negotiation” to Iran.

Events

1 week ago Traders Resist Defensive Stocks’ Haven Status Amid Mideast Risk

US equities investors are reluctant to seek safety amid flaring geopolitical tensions, raising the risk of getting caught off guard if the conflict between Israel and Iran takes an unexpected turn in the days ahead.

Economics

1 week ago US Futures Slide as Trump Considers Iran Strikes: Markets Wrap

US equity futures dropped on Friday as President Donald Trump weighs whether to back Israel militarily in its conflict with Iran.

Other

1 week ago US Futures Pare Losses as Trump Weighs Iran Role: Markets Wrap

US equity futures moderated declines as President Donald Trump weighs whether to back Israel militarily in its conflict with Iran.

Other

1 week ago US Futures Drop as Trump Weighs Strikes on Iran: Markets Wrap

Oil trimmed earlier gains and equity futures remained lower after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump will decide within two weeks whether to back Israel militarily in its conflict with Iran. The remarks offered some short-term clarity but did little to resolve broader uncertainty around potential US involvement and the risk of renewed energy-driven inflation.

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1 week ago Whoopi Goldberg compares living in U.S. to Iran in ‘The View’ clash: ‘LET’S NOT DO THAT’

Whoopi Goldberg and Alyssa Farah Griffin were at odds on Wednesday’s episode of The View over living in America versus living in Iran. As the panel of hosts discussed President Donald Trump’s call for Iran to surrender amid the increasing conflict with Israel, legal expert and co-host Sunny Hostin explained that Israel’s decision to preemptively […]

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1 week ago Oil Swings as Investors Watch for Trump’s Plan on Iran Conflict

Oil fluctuated as the market remained on alert for whether President Donald Trump will plunge the US into the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Events

1 week ago Shell CEO Warns of ‘Huge Impact’ If Strait of Hormuz Blocked

Shell Plc, one of the biggest traders of oil and natural gas, has contingency plans in case the conflict between Israel and Iran disrupts flows from the region, warning that a potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver a substantial shock.

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1 week ago U.S. evacuates some diplomats from embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

WASHINGTON — The State Department has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify and there is the possibility that the United States could become directly involved in the conflict. Two U.S. officials said a government plane evacuated a number of diplomats and […]

Events

1 week ago European Gas Rises for Sixth Day With Hormuz Traffic in Focus

European natural gas prices extended gains for a sixth day, the longest streak in almost four weeks, as the conflict between Israel and Iran raises concerns over vessel traffic via the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy trade route.

Economics

1 week ago Trump urges Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender,’ says they know where ayatollah’s hiding

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn’t want him killed “for now.” Trump urged, in a social media posting, Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” as the five-day conflict continues to escalate. “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ […]

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1 week ago ‘WE WILL PREVAIL:’ Caitlyn Jenner has no regrets over trip to Israel amid ongoing conflict with Iran

Caitlyn Jenner defended her trip to Israel amid ongoing Iranian missile attacks that forced her to hide in a bomb shelter. The reality star and former Olympic gold medallist flew to Tel Aviv last Thursday to attend the 2025 Tel Aviv Pride parade as its guest of honour. The event ended up being cancelled due […]

Events

1 week ago Emerging Markets Remain at Ease Even as Mideast War Escalates

The worsening Israel-Iran conflict is having little impact on the geopolitical risk premium for emerging markets, with investors betting that Tehran is too weak to spark a global market crisis.

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2 w. ago EU Top Envoy Warns of Broader Conflict If US Is Involved in Iran

US military involvement in the spiraling conflict between Iran and Israel risks spreading throughout the Middle East, the European Union’s top diplomat warned on Tuesday.

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