New York, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Oil surges, stocks sink on jitters over US plans in Iran war

NAMPA / AFP

2026-10-08

Oil prices soared Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's midterm elections, risking further supply disruptions. But the cost surge eased slightly after US President Donald Trump ruled out hitting Iran before the November vote, saying Washington was holding "productive discussions" with Tehran. Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark, rallied to as high as $105.88 a barre......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Washington, United States, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - US judge orders return of Egyptian man deported to Equatorial Guinea

2026-10-08 23:30:48

Washington, United States, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections

2026-10-08 23:30:48

Washington, United States, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Pentagon chief says execution of military base shooter to be 'public'

2026-10-08 23:30:48

Washington, United States, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter to be livestreamed: Pentagon official

2026-10-08 23:30:48

Los Angeles, United States, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Democrat running for US Congress says she was raped while fixing campaign sign

2026-10-08 23:30:48

Washington, United States, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Pentagon chief says execution of military base shooter to be 'public'

2026-10-08 23:00:15

Jerusalem, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Gaza rescuers says Israeli fire kills seven

2026-10-08 22:30:07

Washington, United States, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - US, Ukrainians, Europeans to discuss 'new ideas' to end war

2026-10-08 22:30:07

San Diego, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - USS Lincoln back in home port after troubled Gulf deployment

2026-10-08 22:30:07

San Diego, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - USS Lincoln back in home port after troubled Gulf deployment

2026-10-08 22:00:12

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 10 October 2026 - An architectural design of the proposed Windhoek District Hospital in the Havana suburb. Project proposals and preliminary bulk works are underway, with major construction set to begin in 2027. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Manager of Public Relations and Media Operations Corporate Engagement & International Relations University of Namibia Simon Namesho. (Photo contributed)

NAMPA

Otjozongombe, 07 October 2026- A wildfire burns across grazing areas in the Otjozongombe area of the Opuwo Rural Constituency in the Kunene Region on Wednesday. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 October 2026- Omusati Regional Commander Ismael Basson. ( Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 October 2026- Oshana Regional Commander, Andreas Shilelo. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contribute) NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player Brago Rukoro while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contribute) NAMPA

NAMPA