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Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as Iran war jolts inflation expectations

Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as Iran war jolts inflation expectations

Pope Leo endorses Francis' divisive 2016 text on Communion after civil remarriage

Pope Leo XIV is signaling strong endorsement of one of Pope Francis’ most controversial policies on marriage and divorce

Saudi Arabia says a drone hits SAMREF refinery in the port city of Yanbu on the Red Sea

Saudi Arabia says a drone hits SAMREF refinery in the port city of Yanbu on the Red Sea

Global oil and natural gas prices soar in wake of Iranian attacks on Gulf energy as Brent crude hits $114

Global oil and natural gas prices soar in wake of Iranian attacks on Gulf energy as Brent crude hits $114

In Lebanon, war and displacement mar run-up to Eid al-Fitr holiday for many

In Lebanon, renewed hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and displacement are draining the joy from Ramadan and the run-up to the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr for many

Kuwait says a second oil refinery is ablaze after a drone attack

Kuwait says a second oil refinery is ablaze after a drone attack

Kuwait says a drone attack targeting an oil refinery has sparked a fire

Kuwait says a drone attack targeting an oil refinery has sparked a fire

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Overnight storm in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, kills at least 15 people and injures many more, authorities say

Overnight storm in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, kills at least 15 people and injures many more, authorities say

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Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball

The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 14-18-19-21-69, Powerball: 1

State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East

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Trump threatens to blow up South Pars gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again, as war roils global energy markets

Trump threatens to blow up South Pars gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again, as war roils global energy markets

Qatar says Iran missiles damage more liquefied natural gas sites, 'causing sizable fires and extensive further damage'

Qatar says Iran missiles damage more liquefied natural gas sites, 'causing sizable fires and extensive further damage'

Saudi Arabia says after Iran's attacks overnight: 'What little trust there was before has completely been shattered'

Saudi Arabia says after Iran's attacks overnight: 'What little trust there was before has completely been shattered'

UAE calls Iran attacks targeting its Habshan gas facility and Bab field 'a dangerous escalation'

UAE calls Iran attacks targeting its Habshan gas facility and Bab field 'a dangerous escalation'

World Happiness Report ranks Finland as happiest country, highlights negative impacts of social media on young people

World Happiness Report ranks Finland as happiest country, highlights negative impacts of social media on young people

Palestinian medics say 3 Palestinians killed in West Bank from Iranian missile attack

Palestinian medics say 3 Palestinians killed in West Bank from Iranian missile attack

Photos of Trump at dignified transfer for US service members killed in Middle East

Photos of Trump at dignified transfer for US service members killed in Middle East

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 3/18/2026

U.S. stocks slumped after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran sent oil prices spiking

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$100 Million secured for Fort Laramie Tunnel project to protect 55,000 acres of farmland

$100 Million secured for Fort Laramie Tunnel project to protect 55,000 acres of farmland

Keith County Fairgrounds becomes Incident Command Post amid Nebraska wildfires

Keith County Fairgrounds becomes Incident Command Post amid Nebraska wildfires

Community members propose combining Kimball Police Department with sheriff’s office

Community members propose combining Kimball Police Department with sheriff’s office

Wheat Belt PPD marks progress in restoring power

Wheat Belt PPD marks progress in restoring power

Sidney Police, Sheriff’s Office to conduct joint school safety training following hoax call

Sidney Police, Sheriff’s Office to conduct joint school safety training following hoax call