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War worsens Lebanon's economic crisis

War worsens Lebanon's economic crisis

The latest war between Israel and Hamas, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have sent economic shock waves across the Mideast. In Lebanon, those woes have been compounded by the country’s existing economic problems and by largely unregulated markets tha…

The News Flicker·May 15, 2026

Iran war energy shock raises Asia's interest in fuel blending

Iran war energy shock raises Asia's interest in fuel blending

Nations across Asia are pushing for the use of more biofuels in transportation in order to slash dependence on imported fossil fuels, which have been disrupted by the Iran war. Asia is hardest hit by the ongoing energy shock since most of the fossil fuel ship…

The News Flicker·May 15, 2026

Trump is wrapping up his Beijing visit

Trump is wrapping up his Beijing visit

President Donald Trump is insistent that U.S.-China relations are good and getting better despite deep differences on key issues. During Thursday's talks in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump expressed optimism about future cooperation. Xi said …

The News Flicker·May 15, 2026

Supreme Court order leaves access to abortion pill unchanged

Supreme Court order leaves access to abortion pill unchanged

The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues. The court’s order Thursday allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the drug, mifepr…

The News Flicker·May 14, 2026