U.S. tanker approached by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz, security firm says

A U.S.-flagged tanker heading for Bahrain was approached and threatened by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, a ...

U.S. Has Seen ‘Shift Toward Authoritarianism’, Rights Group Claims

A Human Rights Watch report says that ICE raids and the targeting of political enemies shows a shift toward authoritarianism ...
CNBC

U.S. crude oil closes at lowest level since early 2021 as looming surplus weighs on market

The oil market is under pressure this year as OPEC+ members have rapidly ramped up production after years of output cuts. Investors are also pricing in lower geopolitical risk on a possible peace ...
UPI

Delayed data reveal U.S. economy grew 4% in Q3

Dec. 23 (UPI) --A delayed report Tuesday showed U.S. economic growth surged in the third quarter, driven by robust consumer spending. The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 4.3% in the third ...