The 25 largest militaries in the world in 2026, ranked by the number of active troops

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Military parade in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) staged a military parade marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the nation.
North Korea has the fourth-largest number of active armed forces in the world.

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2 big UK car associations are telling drivers to ditch non-essential journeys as oil soars above $100 a barrel

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Fuel pump
The AAA said that prices

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The US military is suffering losses in its fight with Iran. 7 American service members have been killed.

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026.
An F/A-18E Super Hornet takes off to support combat operations against Iran.

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Oil passes $100 a barrel as US energy secretary says Iran won't be a 'long-term war'

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Oil wells are used to drill for oil.
Oil prices look like they're edging closer to a key threshold that suggests inflation could start to rise and economic growth could get hit from the war on Iran, market pros say.

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Airbnb's war policy leaves some stranded travelers paying for rooms they can't use

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The ongoing military conflict in the Middle East has disrupted travel in the region.

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The Iran war is bringing a new wave of pressure onto prediction markets

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Sen. Chris Murphy is planning to introduce a bill to ban prediction market trading on government actions.

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The new era of drone warfare is creating a new level of risk for civilians, even when they're not the target

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A large black drone on the ground, with a man in camouflage bending beside it and gesturing to a small metal drum-shaped object beside it
Shahed-style drones are being used in huge volumes by Russia and Iran, and shooting them down can cause problems.

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How Big Tech data centers become a military target during the war in Iran

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Dubai data center strikes
Jebel Ali port was also hit during an Iranian attack.

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US gas prices climb to the highest point in Trump's second term. He says, 'If they rise, they rise.'

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A woman in a white jacket and black pants replaces the gas pump at the station. She is standing next to a gold Chevy Malibu sedan.
Gas prices have risen sharply since the military conflict between the US and Iran began.

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This UNESCO World Heritage Site was damaged during strikes on Iran. See what it looks like now.

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Beautiful view of the Golestan Palace and scenic fountains among gardens in Tehran, Iran. The Golestan Palace is a popular tourist attraction of the Middle East. Traditional Persian exterior.
The Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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