Oil Prices Jump on Outburst of Violence in the Middle East
Attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz have continued as a war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi militia intensified.

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Attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz have continued as a war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi militia intensified.
Trump's mess has rekindled Yemen's civil war and a years-long conflict between the Houthis and Saudi ArabiaWhen the US and Israel launched a war of aggression…

Ship operators already faced severe risks in navigating the region, and now the danger is higher as Houthi militias assert control in the Red Sea.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi vowed to restrict weapons to state control, but militias like Asaib Ahl al-Haq show no credible disarmament evidence.

Iraq's new prime minister faces a familiar challenge in confronting Iran-backed groups.

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude's front-month contracts climbed on Wednesday on the risk of more fighting.
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen, Greek security sources told Reuters, as fighting in a second front in the Iran war escalates.

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo says Fulani militia killed nine of his family and now threatens his life as the State Department condemns Christian persecution.

Prosecution is seen as landmark step towards justice over abuses of refugees trying to reach Europe from AfricaA former militia commander accused of overseeing…

Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

U.S. and Iraqi officials believe freelancer Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped last week by Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary group with links to Iran.
Iran and its proxy militias have threatened universities in Lebanon, U.S. officials say, and the State Department warned Americans to depart immediately.

Experts say Iran's military is built to survive, not win conventionally, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retains missiles, proxies and naval threats d…

Iraq's Prime Minister al-Sudani threatened to confront and respond to U.S. airstrikes on PMF headquarters, calling the attacks violations of Iraqi sovereignty.

Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces have been accused of attacking U.S. assets in Iraq as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government told to rein…

China's maritime militia allegedly deployed over 2,000 fishing boats in coordinated formations near Taiwan, raising significant security concerns among analyst…

Iraq emerges as key front in new and often clandestine confrontation after launching dozens of attacks. Iran-backed militias around the Middle East are intensi…

Ted Cruz responds to reports describing rapidly deteriorating situation as Iran-backed militias threaten 'total war' against America. He called for the U.S. to…

Iran protests entered day 24 with 4,519 confirmed deaths. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei backs security forces amid nationwide demonstrations.

'Armed militias searching for Americans'

U.S. government issues urgent security alert for Americans in Venezuela to leave immediately due to safety concerns and inability to provide continued assistan…

Iran's regime is accused of importing foreign militias to crush protests, as experts warn the move marks a dangerous escalation to suppress domestic unrest.

Venezuela crackdown intensifies as Diosdado Cabello leads paramilitary groups following Nicolás Maduro's reported capture, with armed colectivos conducting sea…

Plain-clothes gunmen deployed by Venezuela's leaders are walking the streets and stopping vehicles as they crack down on dissent and pro-American sentiment in…

Reports that Stanislav Orlov was killed by Moscow security services highlights careful managing of non-state power. Beneath the frescoed ceilings and golden ic…

Gaza militias emerge as Hamas regroups during ceasefire, with Palestinian fighters forming new forces to challenge the group's control in the territory.

Support for a peace plan grows as negotiators work in Cairo to seal the deal, with Gazan militias backing Trump's proposal amid fighting and calls for new loca…

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An ISIS-linked terrorist group among the many factions fighting in Eastern Congo has reportedly massacred dozens of people attending a funeral.

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