Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup

Mehdi Taj said his federation has been dealing with FIFA, not the United States, in trying to obtain visas for Iran to play in the tournament that begins next week.

How the U.S. Is Trying to Ensure the Dollar’s Dominance During Economic Turmoil

As the government has been devising plans to keep the dollar dominant, China has been making its own moves to increase global influence of the renminbi.

Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.

Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence

The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

Every Black Republican Is Leaving the House, Erasing Diversity Gains

All four Black House Republicans are retiring after this year, a reflection of the striking and persistent lack of diversity in the G.O.P. ranks of Congress.

Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option

The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.