Oil soars on Middle-East tensions

Oil soars on Middle-East tensions

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 31, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more

Canada pulls diplomats’ families out of Israel as fears of a spiral grow – National

Canada pulls diplomats’ families out of Israel as fears of a spiral grow – National

The Canadian government is pulling the children of diplomats out of Tel Aviv as fears rise that escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah could spiral into an all-out war. “Due to the increased risk of escalating conflict in the Middle East, Global Affairs Canada approved the temporary relocation of dependent children and their legal guardians … Read more

Middle East Alert For Indians As Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate

Middle East Alert For Indians As Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate

Joe Biden said late Thursday he was “very concerned” about rising tensions New Delhi: Tensions have escalated in the Middle East after Iran and the groups it supports vowed revenge for the killing of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Israel killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut on Tuesday, a move it said was a … Read more

Iran, Allies Vow Revenge After Top Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders Killed

Iran, Allies Vow Revenge After Top Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders Killed

Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas in retaliation for its October 7 attack Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation for the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, raising regional tensions as mourners filled Tehran’s city centre calling for revenge. A public funeral was held for Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital … Read more

Hezbollah Says It Fired Dozens Of Rockets At Israel Amid Rising Tensions

Hezbollah Says It Fired Dozens Of Rockets At Israel Amid Rising Tensions

Hezbollah said it launched attack on Israel “in response” to a deadly Israeli strike in south Lebanon. Beirut: Hezbollah said it launched rockets at northern Israel Thursday “in response” to a deadly Israeli strike in south Lebanon — the group’s first attack after Israel killed a top commander earlier this week. The Iran-backed group said … Read more

Death of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran: Middle East on knife-edge

Death of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran: Middle East on knife-edge

Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh attending an exclusive interview with Anadolu in Istanbul, Turkiye on April 20, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images The Middle East is on edge after a dramatic escalation that saw top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in a strike in the Iranian capital of Tehran early Wednesday. Iranian … Read more

Israel says it targeted Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike – National

Israel says it targeted Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Israeli military said it carried out a targeted strike in Beirut on Tuesday against the Hezbollah commander it said was responsible for a strike in the Golan Heights that killed 12 children and teenagers at the weekend. A loud blast was heard and a plume of … Read more

Israel Says It Killed Top Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr In Beirut Strike

Israel Says It Killed Top Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr In Beirut Strike

uad Shukr was the right-hand man to Hassan Nasrallah, Israel said. Jerusalem: The Israeli military said its fighter jets “eliminated” Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr in the area of Beirut on Tuesday, accusing him of being responsible for a rocket strike on the annexed Golan Heights. “Israeli air force fighter jets eliminated the Hezbollah terrorist … Read more

Canada and other Western nations urge citizens to leave Lebanon now – National

Canada and other Western nations urge citizens to leave Lebanon now – National

Canada is on a growing list of Western governments urging their citizens to leave Lebanon or avoid travel there, as fears rise that escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah could spiral into war. “There is no evacuation operation underway for Canadians currently in Lebanon and you should not rely on the Government of Canada for any … Read more

Asian shares slide, U.S. stocks flat

Asian shares slide, U.S. stocks flat

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on Jan. 22, 2024. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more