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DuPage County’s education system is looking to fill a growing list of vacancies, and the first job fair organized by the regional office aims to match candidates with those needs. The event will run from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. on April 9 at the Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building in Wheaton, and an

Rubio Talks with Saudi Minister About Middle East Risks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on the danger that Iran poses to peace in the region. They also talked about other recent events happening across the Middle East. Rubio thanked Saudi Arabia

Iran’s Missile Claims Face Strong Doha Pushback

The Iranian foreign minister told his Qatari counterpart that the recent missile strikes were aimed at U. S. targets, not Qatar. He said this during a conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al‑Thani, the Qatari minister of foreign affairs. Iran’s statement came after a series of attacks t

business

South Africa’s Business Mood Gets a Lift, But the Middle East Still Worries

A new survey shows that business confidence in South Africa jumped 3 points during the first quarter of this year, reaching its highest level since 2015 (excluding the COVID recovery). The rise is linked to a steady government, friendly interest rates and a stronger rand against the dollar. Yet m

business

Fuel Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Rise

Gasoline costs in the United States climbed by 11 cents overnight, reaching an average of about $3. 11 per gallon, according to AAA data. The rise came as the country moved into summer fuel blends and as global oil markets reacted to new conflicts in the Middle East. Oil futures rose sharply this

Israel Expands Military Presence in Lebanon After Hezbollah Escalation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has pushed its troops further into southern Lebanon, moving beyond the five posts it currently holds. This shift is part of a new forward defense strategy aimed at blocking potential attacks from the Hezbollah group, which has begun launching rockets and drones toward

Trump Fires Blasts at Two TV Stars Over Iran Strike Debate

Donald Trump has publicly criticized two of his most visible supporters, former Fox hosts Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson, after they voiced concerns about his decision to strike Iran. Kelly said she has “serious doubts” about the military action, while Carlson has long argued against U. S. involv

Israel’s New Play: Turning War into a Chance for Change

Israel has stepped up its actions against Iran and its allies, turning what once seemed like a risky move into a strategic opportunity. For years the country worried that striking Iran would invite retaliation from Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese group backed by Tehran. Now, Israel and the Unit

finance

Oil Prices Surge as Gulf Passage Faces Turmoil

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch linking the Persian Gulf to the wider world, has become a flashpoint after Iran’s recent moves have stalled tanker traffic. This choke point handles roughly 20 % of global oil flow, so any slowdown sends shockwaves through markets. When Iran threatened to ig

Middle East Conflict Spreads, Travelers Urged to Leave