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The hidden costs of the Iran war
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The hidden costs of the Iran war

US consumers have spent nearly $74 billion more on gasoline and diesel since the war in Iran began in February

Hard number: Iran war elevates Panama Canal costs
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Hard number: Iran war elevates Panama Canal costs

Election officials display a ballot paper while sorting and counting votes after polls close at a polling station during Zambia's general elections.
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Election crisis in one of Africa’s most stable democracies, Mecca agreement may get another signee, SCOTUS sides with Trump on mail-in ballots

The mineral-rich southern African nation of Zambia is slipping into political crisis following last week’s disputed election, in which incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema won a second five-year term.

The US economy has avoided the brunt of the Iran war...for now
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The US economy has avoided the brunt of the Iran war...for now

How much is the Iran war hurting the global economy—and why is the US less affected?

​Explosions in Iran and gas prices increasing.
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Europe pays for a war it doesn’t want

Nearly a month ago, the US and Israel started a war with Iran. But one continent, which wants very little to do with the war, is uniquely impacted: Europe.

June 2025 inflation rate.
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Graphic Truth: Inflation accelerates in June

Inflation ticked up to 2.7% in June as the effects of tariffs took hold, potentially complicating Donald Trump’s economic playbook.

Leaked Signal chat shows Trump team's mindset
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Leaked Signal chat shows Trump team's mindset

The Signal chat leak about bombing the Houthis is serious, but what it reveals is even more troubling, according to Ian Bremmer. Trump’s advisers are debating major decisions behind closed doors… but the president might never hear them. In this Quick Take, Ian explains why that’s a global risk.

​Pump jacks drill for oil in the Monterey Shale, California
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Energy: The revolution continues

Quiz question for you: Over the past 15 years, which country has produced more oil and natural gas than any nation in history? Answer: The United States.

Graphic Truth: Global fossil fuel subsidies on the rise
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Graphic Truth: Global fossil fuel subsidies on the rise

Government backing for fossil fuels represents over 7% of the world's GDP, dwarfing other crucial budget items like education.

​Russian reservists recruited during a partial mobilisation of troops attend a ceremony before departing to the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone, in the Rostov region, Russia October 31, 2022.
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What We're Watching: Russian draft goes online, abortion pill ruling, US inflation slows, Taiwan gets new presidential candidate, Biden bets big on EVs

Russia’s digital draft; US inflation cools — smartphones FTW; Will this man become Taiwan's next president?; Biden’s ambitious new EV proposal

Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Russia’s economy (finally) feels the burn of sanctions

It took a little while, but Russia’s economy is finally starting to unravel thanks to hard-hitting Western sanctions, according to a new Wall Street Journal report.