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Iran’s regime won’t negotiate in good faith. Trump must break its grip
President Donald Trump has signalled a significant escalation in Washington’s approach to Iran, shifting the focus from merely dismantling Tehran’s nuclear programme to actively undermining the regime’s ability to govern and survive. Speaking at Camp David, Trump indicated the US is prepared to intensify military pressure, marking what the article’s author, a Fox News opinion…
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AMB GORDON SONDLAND: America’s aid to Israel isn’t charity — it’s a bargain for US security
In an opinion piece for Fox News, Gordon Sondland, a former US ambassador, argues that American financial and military aid to Israel should not be viewed as charity but as a strategic investment that yields significant security benefits for the United States. He contends that public debate over the aid typically focuses only on what…
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Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘could be announced TODAY – but may give Iran greater control over traffic’
A deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic could reportedly be announced as soon as today, according to the headline of this report, though the arrangement may hand Iran greater control over vessels passing through the vital waterway. The strait, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, has been a…
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Asian shares jump on AI trade revival despite SpaceX, AMD setbacks, as oil prices dip – business live
Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence stocks returned, even as SpaceX shares fell following its first earnings report since going public and AMD faced its own setbacks. The rally came alongside a dip in oil prices, with Brent crude trading below $80 a barrel amid hopes for an interim…
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Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn
Electronic Arts, the maker of The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by a Saudi-led investor group for $55bn (£41bn), one of the largest buyouts on record. The deal, completed on Tuesday evening after the EU granted final regulatory approval, takes EA private and ends its 36-year run as a publicly listed company.…
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Trump warns Iran will be hit ‘really hard’ if nuclear negotiations collapse again
President Donald Trump has reiterated his warning that Iran will face severe military consequences if it withdraws again from nuclear negotiations with the United States. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Washington had no choice but to act forcefully given his stated position that Iran must not be permitted to acquire a nuclear weapon, framing…
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Bank battle: history suggests Burnham faces fight if he opts for windfall tax
UK banks are facing renewed pressure over a potential windfall tax after HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds posted bumper half-year profits, boosted by high interest rates and market turbulence linked to the US war on Iran. Campaigners and unions argue the lenders can easily afford higher taxes, urging new prime minister Andy Burnham to use…
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ASX hits record high as oil plunges on peace hopes for a US-Iran deal
Australia’s S&P/ASX200 index climbed to a fresh record high on Wednesday, driven by falling oil prices amid hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a peace deal. The rally mirrored a record-breaking session on Wall Street and reflects broad investor confidence, with gains spread across most sectors rather than concentrated in a single…
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Andy Burnham warned plan for votes at 16 could ‘backfire in spectacular fashion’ as report suggests it would see surge in Gaza independent candidates winning seats from Labour
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has warned that Labour’s plan to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds could “backfire in spectacular fashion”, after a report suggested the change could see independent candidates focused on Gaza take seats from Labour. The intervention highlights growing unease within Labour ranks over how younger voters, seen as more sympathetic…
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Irish leader’s jet ‘can’t land in fog after he had its navigation system removed… because it was made in Israel’
Reports indicate that the Irish premier’s government jet has lost the ability to land safely in foggy conditions after its navigation system was removed, reportedly because the equipment was manufactured in Israel. The move appears to reflect a wider political stance against using Israeli-made technology, but it has left the aircraft with a significant operational…