Oil prices rise after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran

Oil Prices Spike Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict Oil prices surged late Sunday as the conflict in Iran continued to escalate, raising worries about potential disruptions in global energy markets. Reports indicated that Brent crude oil reached a peak of $82.37 a barrel, marking the highest level since January 2025, shortly after the U.S. and Israeli […]
Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association Backs U.S. and Israeli Actions in Iran While Hollywood Stars Express Anger at Trump

The Independent Film Producers Association of Iran has expressed support for the military strike initiated by President Trump against the Iranian regime, urging the global community to safeguard the Iranian people. The association stated, “In the wake of the uprising and tragic events of January 2025, Iran’s Islamic regime is compelled to seek immediate humanitarian […]
Iran’s ambassador advises U.S. envoy Waltz to show politeness during UN meeting

UN Security Council Tensions Between Iran and the US During a recent emergency session of the UN Security Council, Iranian Ambassador Saeed Iravani and US Ambassador Mike Walz clashed vocally. Iravani urged Walz to “be polite,” a remark that sparked a sharp retort from Walz, who accused Iran of having killed “tens of thousands” of […]
2 Reasons I Keep Purchasing the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF

Recent Investment in Schwab US Dividend Stock ETF I recently made another purchase in my stock portfolio—this time it was the Schwab US Dividend Stock ETF (SCHD). It’s part of my ongoing effort to strengthen my holdings in this popular dividend ETF. There are a couple of reasons why I find it hard to step […]
Nine Dead as Supporters of Iran Attack U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan

Deadly Protests Erupt Outside U.S. Consulate in Karachi At least nine individuals lost their lives on Sunday during a pro-Iranian protest outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, while numerous others sustained injuries in the chaos that unfolded. Hundreds of Shiite Muslim demonstrators gathered around the consulate following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes that reportedly […]
Defence Secretary of the UK Won’t Confirm Britain’s Support for U.S. Attacks on Iran

UK Defense Secretary Hesitates on Support for US-Israeli Attack on Iran On Sunday, British Defense Secretary John Healey faced criticism for not clarifying whether the UK government approved the US and Israel’s recent attack on Iran’s regime. This hesitation triggered a backlash from opposition parties. In an interview with Laura Kuenssberg of the BBC, Healey […]
Violent anti-American demonstrations erupt at U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan

Violent Clashes at U.S. Consulate in Karachi At least nine people have lost their lives, and over 20 others were injured during intense confrontations outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. A wave of anti-American protests surged, with hundreds of demonstrators targeting diplomatic facilities. The unrest seems to have been ignited by reports regarding the […]
Iran enforces internet blackout following attacks on Tehran by Israel and the U.S.

Iran experienced an internet blackout on Saturday following military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, as reported by worldwide internet monitoring organizations. Hours after the airstrikes—targeting key infrastructure and reportedly resulting in numerous casualties among regime officials in Tehran—NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker noted a significant decline in connectivity. Connectivity has begun to […]
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Achieves a 12.9% Annualized Return. These 2 Key Holdings Highlight the Strength of its Investment Approach.

Investing in Dividend Stocks: A Steady Approach Often, investors see dividend stocks as, well, a bit dull. They might lack the excitement of some high-growth stocks, but in terms of returns, they tell a different story. Over the last 50 years, stocks that pay dividends have significantly outperformed their non-dividend counterparts by more than double. […]
No U.S. Casualties Reported Amid Iranian Response, According to CENTCOM

On Saturday, Centcom reported that the Iranian regime’s retaliation to the U.S. military operation “Operation Epic Fury” resulted in no casualties. Operation Epic Fury has been described as “the largest regional concentration of American military firepower in a generation,” according to a statement shared on social media by U.S. Central Command. “U.S. and partner forces […]