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US stocks close with gains on Middle East tensions, oil volatility

US stocks close with gains on Middle East tensions, oil volatility

US stocks close with gains on Middle East tensions, oil volatility

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Argentina formally exits WHO as Milei reclaims ‘health sovereignty’
17.03.2026

Argentina formally exits WHO as Milei reclaims ‘health sovereignty’

Following in footsteps of White House, Buenos Aires officially severs ties with UN health agency

US intelligence chief says 'Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is at its highest levels'
17.03.2026

US intelligence chief says 'Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is at its highest levels'

'Iran continues to seek expansion of its influence in the Middle East,' says Tulsi Gabbard

US diesel prices top $5 per gallon for 1st time since 2022 as Iran war squeezes global oil supplies
17.03.2026

US diesel prices top $5 per gallon for 1st time since 2022 as Iran war squeezes global oil supplies

Nationwide diesel prices surge 34% from pre-war levels, gasoline prices climb 27% to $3.79

UK investigates leak about US using British military bases in Iran war
17.03.2026

UK investigates leak about US using British military bases in Iran war

'I can confirm that the Government Security Group is conducting an inquiry into this unauthorized disclosure,' says Antonia Romeo

US says Cuba incapable of fixing blackout, new leaders required
17.03.2026

US says Cuba incapable of fixing blackout, new leaders required

'Cuba has an economy that doesn't work, and a political and governmental system that can't fix it,' says Secretary of State Marco Rubio