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Feds Raid Newport Mansion, Arrest Businessman Accused Of Routing U.S. Technology To Iran Federal authorities arrested 63 year old Newport Coast technology executive Jamshid Ghomi during an early-morning operation at his luxury Orange County residence on Wednesday, according to the NY Post. He faces federal charges related to alleged violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran. Investigators claim Ghomi orchestrated a long-running scheme to obtain American-made networking and computer equipment and funnel it to customers in Iran, including organizations tied to the country's military and nuclear sectors. According to prosecutors, the operation generated...

Where Inflation Is Highest In Europe In 2026 Inflation has eased from its recent peaks, but price growth remains stubbornly high across much of Europe. This graphic, via Visual Capitalist's Gabriel Cohen, ranks 36 European countries by annual inflation rate, using the latest available 2026 data from Eurostat and the UK Parliament. Annual inflation measures how much consumer prices have risen over the previous 12 months, such as from April 2025 to April 2026. Where Inflation is Highest in Early 2026 in Europe Romania has the highest inflation rate in Europe at 9.0%, followed by Kosovo at...

Oil Rebounds After Iranian Denial: Will 'Under No Circumstances' Give Up Nuclear Program To End War Summary Trump calls for Iran's total military surrender in Monday morning Truth Social post. Oil rebounds on Tasnim reporting Iranian denial: Tehran "under no circumstances" will negotiate nuclear issue as part of an end to the war. A flurry of (the somewhat typically-timed) Monday opener headlines have pushed oil prices lower, erasing weekend gains, including Al Arabia reporting that Iran is ready to accept a long-term nuclear freeze, instead of full dismantling. Iran has submitted its latest proposal...