The latest #news at this hour:

DIRECT TALKS EXPECTED BETWEEN #ISRAEL AND #LEBANON: Amidst warfare between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, the two countries are expected to hold direct talks in the next few days, according to Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-threatens-strike-ambulances-lebanon-hezbollah-fighting-2026-03-14/

PROPOSAL FOR BIGGEST #OIL RESERVE RELEASE IN HISTORY: Amidst skyrocketing oil prices, which are now over $100 a barrel, the International #Energy Agency has suggested the largest #oil reserve release in history. https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/iea-proposes-largest-ever-oil-release-from-strategic-reserves-275f4e5c?mod=WSJ_home_mediumtopper_pos_1