Pakistani officials fear Trump may order US ground offensive in Iran: dpa
A U.S. ground offensive in Iran could derail diplomatic efforts, reducing chances for a U.S.-Iran deal and impacting regional stability. The post Paki…
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Qatar and Pakistan broker progress in US-Iran talks as Iran accepts Bitcoin for Hormuz transit fees
The US-Iran talks' progress and Iran's crypto adoption could reshape geopolitical dynamics and influence global crypto regulations. The post Qatar and…
Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers and blockade east-west pipeline route, sending Brent above $100
The Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure highlight vulnerabilities in global energy supply chains, prompting potential regulatory scrutiny on cr…
Senate to begin voting on Trump intelligence nominee Jay Clayton – US politics live
The US president’s pick to be the country’s director of national intelligence is expected to be approved within days – but only after a tense confirma…
Trump pauses US strikes for Middle East diplomacy with Iran: Channel 12 News
Trump pauses US strikes for Middle East diplomacy with Iran. Next US-Iran meeting in UAE by September 30, 2026 at 0.6% YES. The post Trump pauses US s…
Qatar, Pakistan mediate to resume US-Iran talks, seek interim ceasefire
Mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan could stabilize regional tensions, influencing global markets and diplomatic relations positively. The post Qa…
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
Trump hints at military action if US-Iran talks fail
Trump's stance may escalate tensions, potentially destabilizing regional security and impacting global markets if diplomacy fails. The post Trump hint…
Iran denies proposing direct talks with US amid ongoing tensions
Iran's denial highlights the fragility of diplomatic efforts, potentially stalling progress in US-Iran relations amid complex geopolitical tensions. T…
Global Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2008 as Fed Decision Looms
Global bond yields hit their highest since 2008 as the Fed meets. See what surging yields mean for markets and crypto. The post Global Bond Yields Hit…
Bitcoin price eyes $66K as US stocks rise on Iran-strike pause
Bitcoin copied US stocks as relief over end of US-Iran strikes spread to risk assets at the start of the US trading session.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones from Iraq as Houthis target oil sites
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias from Iraq targeting oil facilities and Riyadh on Monday, while Yemen's Houthi…
U.N. chief urges global support for Syria during first Damascus visit since Assad’s fall
António Guterres appealed for international support as Syria rebuilds from war and criticized Israel's actions in southern Syria. U.N. Secretary-Gener…
Canadian intern at NATO’s military headquarters arrested on espionage charges
Belgian authorities arrested a Canadian woman of Chinese origin accused of spying for a third country inside NATO headquarters as an intern. A Canadia…
U.S. and Iran edge toward talks as Hormuz shipping hits three-week low, regional officials say
Qatar- and Pakistan-led mediators are pushing the U.S. and Iran to return to an interim ceasefire deal that had collapsed after the exchanges of fire …
How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia, which does not want another war. The group hop…
Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe UK’s financial watchdog has launched a £2m advertising campaign aimed at curbing use of …
Oil prices fall as US pauses strikes on Iran over strait of Hormuz
Brent crude drops 9% to below $88 a barrel, prompting UK government bond yields to fall Business live – latest updatesOil prices have dropped sharply …
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to arrive in Washington for Lindsey Graham funeral
Both men scheduled to meet Trump at time where US policy towards wars in Iran and Ukraine in state of fluxBenjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy a…
Tariffs are Trump’s favorite plaything – and his justifications are absurd | Steven Greenhouse
The president is using forced labor as a pretext to slap tariffs on countries around the worldWith the midterm elections less than four months away, i…
Iran Ground Offensive Against U.S. Bases Inconceivable, Analysts Say
“Limited, high-risk special-forces style or propaganda-oriented attempts are conceivable. Large-scale seizures or conventional incursions are not," sa…
Hong Kong crypto giant HashKey merges regional exchange into one
Hong Kong’s HashKey will unify its crypto exchange branches, with users from its Hong Kong, Global, Singapore and Middle East regions using the same p…
More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".
In Washington, Netanyahu Faces a Delicate Balancing Act
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming elections back h…
Rate path still divides investors: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin traders prepared to navigate a slew of volatility catalysts as US inflation data and US-Iran war triggers keep risk-assets in an unpredictable…
Oil Prices Sink After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting a Second Day
No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict.
America’s Bunker-Busters Are Useless Against This Underground Base in Iran
Iran’s underground construction beneath Pickaxe Mountain is naturally protected by tons of volcanic rock.
Manchester United ruined Jadon Sancho’s love for football as free agent mulls over next move
Troy Deeney has questioned whether Jadon Sancho ‘can live with his life choices’ as the ex-Manchester United winger faces an uncertain future. Sancho‘…