Stock market display showing gains after oil prices declined following easing Middle East tensions
Business

Global Markets Rise as Oil Falls After Middle East Tensions Ease

Global markets climbed and oil prices fell after easing Middle East tensions, as investors shifted focus to central bank meetings and major corporate earnings.

August 12, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump during discussions over Gaza peace efforts
World Affairs

Israel Rejects US-Led 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan, Netanyahu Says

Israel rejects a US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm fully before Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza.

August 11, 2026
Construction plans for the first international military base approved under Gaza's Board of Peace initiative.
World Affairs

Trump's Gaza Board of Peace Awards First Military Base Contract

Trump's Board of Peace awarded its first Gaza construction contract for an international military base, highlighting the security-focused phase of reconstruction.

August 6, 2026