FACTFLOW
Friday, 15 May 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 11:25 CST
World
Why it's so hard for world leaders to bring down oil and gasoline prices
From waiving the Jones Act to rerouting oil through the Red Sea, governments are doing their best to make up for the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, but prices are still rising.
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A look at the economic cost of the war in the Middle East
The team from NPR's The Indicator podcast takes a look at the economic costs of the war in the Middle East.
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Historian talks about how Trump is forging a new world order
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with historian Daniel Immerwahr about how President Trump is forging a new world order through his foreign policy.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 21 of US-Israel attacks?
Tehran has warned of zero restraint if energy facilities are attacked again, while Netanyahu points to ground operation.
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Eid under siege: Little to celebrate in Gaza as Israel tightens chokehold
Tighter restrictions on goods and aid are driving shortages, adding to the strain on families in Gaza on Eid.
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Iran women’s football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup
Iran’s national football team returned to their war-torn nation after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.
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Iranian football players celebrated in Tehran
Iran’s national women’s football team has been given a hero’s welcome home, weeks after they were thrust into a crisis.
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FIFA’s Gianni Infantino seemingly changes course on peace efforts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his organisation “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts.”
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Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports
Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai's ruler.
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Japan vs Australia: Women’s Asian Cup final – team news, start and lineups
Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.
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Why Pakistani farmers are suing two German companies for deadly 2022 floods
Case relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms.
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Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens
Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit it.
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Unpacking Netanyahu’s latest claims about the war on Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu claimed to have made significant progress in 20 days of war on Iran but indicated more is to come.
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Trump must ‘take the steering wheel back from the Israelis’ in Iran war
Trita Parsi, argues that US President Trump must not allow Israel to control the war with Iran.
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Luka Doncic scores 60 points as Lakers rally to defeat Heat in NBA
The NBA's leading scorer recorded the second 60-point game of his career as the Lakers take down the Heat in Miami.