SAN FRANCISCO — March 17, 2026 AI Sales Automation Startup Rox AI Reaches $1.2 Billion Valuation in Major Venture Capital Funding Round as investors continue increasing their bets on enterprise artificial intelligence companies building software designed to automate business operations. Rox AI 1.2 billion valuation marks a significant milestone, placing the company among a growing […]
WASHINGTON — March 15, 2026 — Iran has allowed two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas carriers to sail through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a development that has drawn attention as tensions continue to affect maritime traffic in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. The Strait of Hormuz crisis has disrupted shipping routes in
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced plans for a major US oil refinery project in Texas that will receive financial backing from India’s Reliance Industries, a development that has drawn attention across global energy markets and within the United States’ refining sector. The refinery is planned near Brownsville along the Texas Gulf Coast, an
NEW YORK — Asia Stocks Rebound as Oil Prices Crash After Trump Iran Clash Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets, as investors reacted to developments surrounding tensions between the United States and Iran that influenced both equity trading and energy markets. Asian equities recovered during Tuesday’s trading session while crude oil prices declined, reflecting shifting expectations
WASHINGTON — A major U.S. cybersecurity alert has prompted financial institutions and federal authorities across the United States to strengthen digital defenses and increase monitoring of network systems as concerns about potential cyber threats continue to grow in 2026. Banks, government agencies, and cybersecurity officials have expanded internal security protocols and surveillance procedures to ensure
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NEW YORK — Wall Street Selloff deepened as the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 500 points, with rising oil prices and disappointing U.S. jobs data shaking investor confidence across major markets. U.S. stocks declined sharply after the latest labor market report signaled weaker hiring conditions, while higher energy prices added to concerns about
WASHINGTON — US Services Sector Hits 3.5 Year High in 2026 as economic activity across American service industries expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years, according to new data from the Institute for Supply Management. The February reading signals continued strength in the largest segment of the U.S. economy, including industries such
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Embassy Muscat Shelter in Place Alert was issued on March 1, 2026, directing U.S. government personnel and American citizens in Oman to remain indoors following security activity reported outside Muscat. The directive was communicated through official embassy channels and later reported by Muscat-based media. According to Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Muscat,
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WASHINGTON The US Israel Attack on Iran has officially resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The government of Iran broadcast this historic confirmation following the massive and coordinated military operation across the Middle East. The announcement was broadcast across Iranian state television early Sunday morning as reported by the Associated Press.
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WASHINGTON Conflicting reports continue to circulate globally regarding the status of the Iranian Supreme Leader following the massive military offensive launched by allied forces. The international community is closely monitoring the escalating crisis in the Middle East as Iranian officials publicly push back against assertions made by political leaders in Jerusalem and Washington. The focal
