Echoes of the ’70s in What’s Now the Largest Oil Shock Ever
Governments have stockpiled oil, and cars are more efficient but the supply shock is global, and there’s no sense of when it’ll end.
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John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81
In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.
Suspended U.S. Sanctions Add a Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gains
Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy m…
Seeking Any Edge, BTS Fans Hunt for Tickets From Seoul’s Internet Cafes
The K-pop supergroup’s upcoming reunion concert prompted a rush for the cafes, which offer solid connections and a sense of community.
Cuban President Acknowledges Talks With Trump Administration
President Miguel Díaz-Canel, whose country is rapidly running out of fuel, said the talks were based on “respect for the political system…
Pink Floyd Guitar Is Sold for a Record $14.55 Million
The black Fender Stratocaster, played by David Gilmour on six of the band’s albums including “The Dark Side of the Moon,” broke the re…
Turkey Says NATO Defenses Shot Down a Third Iranian Missile
Turkey did not say where the missile was intercepted. But residents near Incirlik Air Base, which hosts U.S. troops, reported hearing sirens…
What Does It Mean to Have Air Superiority Over Iran?
The American and Israeli air forces have a dominant advantage in the skies, but Iran can still muster some resistance.
Phones ‘Ringing Off the Hook’ for Ukraine Defense Firms as Mideast Seeks Help
Ukraine wants to leverage its defense expertise into security partnerships and to reap potentially vast profits for its arms industry.
Drone Strike Has Cyprus, and Europe, on Edge
Allies have rushed to defend the Mediterranean nation, where the drone hit a British base. Some Cypriots wonder why the bases are still ther…