Texas man accused of attempting to fund and supply bomb materials to ISIS after undercover NYPD sting An undercover agent met with a Texas man who allegedly told him how to make a bomb The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Crude Oil Prices Turn Lower as the Dollar Strengthens February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.13 (-0.22%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0053 (+0.31%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Crude prices gave up an early advance and turned lower Tuesday after the dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to... Barchart · Dec 30, 2025
Crude Oil Prices Supported by Global Geopolitical Risks February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.23 (+0.40%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0126 (+0.73%). Crude oil prices added to Monday's sharp gains today as global geopolitical risks from Venezuela, Nigeria, and Russia persist. Also, expectations that OPEC+ will stick with plans to pause... Barchart · Dec 30, 2025
Texas Man Charged With Seeking To Provide Bomb-Making Materials To Someone He Believed Was An ISIS Operative A Texas man has been charged with seeking to provide bomb-making materials to someone he believed was an ISIS operative. Latin Times · Dec 30, 2025
Texas man accused of trying to aid Islamic State group is charged with international terrorism A 21-year-old Texas man who authorities say provided bomb materials and money to people he believed were affiliated with the Islamic State group has been federally charged with international terrorism The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Crude Oil Prices Climb as Talks to End Ukraine War Failed to Yield a Breakthrough February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Monday closed up +1.34 (+2.36%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0203 (+1.19%). Crude oil prices settled sharply higher on Monday after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough. Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand... Barchart · Dec 29, 2025
Crude Oil Prices Rally on no Breakthrough to end the Ukraine War February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +1.43 (+2.52%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0337 (+1.97%). Crude oil prices are moving sharply higher today after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough. Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand are... Barchart · Dec 29, 2025
Three Turkish police officers killed in raid on IS militants as New Year security tightens Another nine officers were injured in a shootout during a counter-terrorism operation in Yalova province, after Turkey arrested over 100 suspects allegedly plotting holiday attacks. Euronews · Dec 29, 2025
Did The US Just Hit The 'Wrong' Village in Nigeria With No History of Any ISIS Activity? An investigation into whether a US-Nigerian airstrike on Dec. 25-26, 2025 struck a village with no history of ISIS activity, examining official statements, local accounts and the wider security context. International Business Times UK · Dec 28, 2025
US-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says US-backed air strikes in Nigeria hit two Islamic State-linked camps in the Bauni forest of Sokoto State, targeting foreign fighters infiltrating from the Sahel, the Nigerian government said. Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2025
Trump's Nigeria Attack Mirrors Nicki Minaj's UN Claims: Pop Icon's Role In Foreign Policy Exposed Nicki Minaj's UN speech on Christian persecution in Nigeria preceded Trump's Christmas airstrikes. Officials call the claims exaggerated, while the rapper stays silent on the strikes. International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025
Stocks Rally During the Week Due to Economic Confidence The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday fell -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -0.05%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.08%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26 ) closed... Barchart · Dec 26, 2025
Dollar Index Shows Weekly Decline as Fundamentals Remain Weak The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday ended the day little changed, but fell about -0.6% on the week. The dollar traded on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25... Barchart · Dec 26, 2025
Trump launches U.S. strikes on ISIS in Nigeria, calls the move defense of Christians Nigerian government reaffirms that this is not about religion. We Got This Covered · Dec 26, 2025
Barchart · Dec 26, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Fall on Possible Progress on Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -1.02 (-1.75%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0306 (-1.74%). Crude oil prices are sharply lower due to possible progress on a Ukraine-Russia peace deal. Ukrainian President Zelensky said he expects to meet with President Trump on Sunday in...
International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025 Nigeria Terror: Trump Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS 'Scum' After Mosque Blast US forces carried out precision airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria's Sokoto State on Christmas Day, killing several militants in a move ordered by President Trump to protect Christians.
Barchart · Dec 26, 2025 Dollar Index Sees Continued Downward Pressure The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.09%, extending this week’s sell-off to about -0.7%. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25 bp...
Barchart · Dec 26, 2025 Stocks See Support As Year-End Bullish Sentiment Continues The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.27%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025 US warns of more Nigeria strikes as Abuja talks of ‘joint ongoing operations’ Pete Hegseth says ‘more to come’ as Nigerian minister confirms his country provided intelligence for first wave
International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025 Nigeria Claims Close Security Cooperation Helped US Strike Terrorists With Precision US President Donald Trump said the US struck SIS terrorists in Nigeria. Now, Nigerian officials confirmed the deadly attack.
International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025 Turkey ISIS Raids: Authorities Thwart 'Season Of Terror' Targeting Christians And Jews At Christmas Turkish authorities have foiled a major extremist plot, arresting 115 suspects over planned attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations, highlighting ongoing security.
International Business Times · Dec 26, 2025 US Strikes ISIS Targets In Nigeria As Attacks Continue Across Regions US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strikes were conducted on Dec. 25 in Sokoto state, close to Nigeria's border with Niger, targeting what it described as Islamic State camps.
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025 Why did Trump order strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria? The US says it is targeting ISIS groups which have been attacking Christians
Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025 US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, Donald Trump says American president warned of threat to Christians in West African country
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025 Video: Trump launches deadly US strike against Isis in Nigeria The US has launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Isis in Nigeria, Donald Trump has said.