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Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks and government bonds rallied on Monday after Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and said peace talks were set to resume, easing fears of a wider Middle East conflict disrupting oil supplies. The move reverses some of the sharp rises seen in July, when fighting between the…
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Todd Blanche rescinds ‘anti-weaponization fund’. And, Trump calls off striking Iran
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” that would have compensated people who claimed they were unfairly targeted by the federal government. The move came amid opposition from Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, whose backing is important as Blanche’s confirmation process resumes in the Senate. Separately,…
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Israeli MLS striker Dor Turgeman responds to alleged ‘Death to Israel’ chants in Montreal by scoring goal
Israeli footballer Dor Turgeman, who plays as a striker for New England Revolution in Major League Soccer, marked a goal scored during an away match in Montreal with a pointed celebration, after chants of “Death to Israel” were reportedly heard from sections of the crowd. The incident has drawn attention to the intersection of geopolitics…
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‘Where Is Austin Tice?’: BBC & NPR Team On Podcast Unravelling The Story Of Journalist Who Disappeared In Syria In 2012
The BBC and NPR have announced a joint podcast, Where Is Austin Tice?, investigating the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice, who vanished in Syria in 2012 and is widely regarded as the longest-held captive American journalist in history. Hosted by Josh Baker and produced with investigative journalist Sara Obeidat, the series will unfold in…
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UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases
UK manufacturing output grew for a fourth consecutive month in July, expanding at its fastest pace in almost two years, according to a closely watched industry survey. The S&P Global purchasing managers’ index (PMI) showed factories in an upbeat mood, buoyed by rising domestic and export orders, even as they remained wary of a prolonged…
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Iran denies Trump’s claim of peace talks and says there are NO negotiations with US
Iran’s government has denied claims by US President Trump that peace talks or negotiations are under way between Washington and Tehran, insisting no such discussions are taking place. The denial contradicts recent assertions from the Trump administration regarding diplomatic engagement with Iran, highlighting continuing tension and a lack of clarity over the state of US-Iran…
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Hegseth struggles to sell Senate on Iran war funding
The article’s full text was unavailable because access was denied, so its specific claims cannot be independently summarised. Based on the headline, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing difficulty persuading senators to support funding for a potential or ongoing conflict involving Iran. The headline indicates the dispute concerns using the Senate’s budget reconciliation process for…
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Our enemies found a weakness in essential technology. We must fix it … fast
The article, a Fox News opinion piece, argues that recent GPS jamming and spoofing incidents around the Strait of Hormuz expose a critical vulnerability in the satellite navigation infrastructure underpinning global commerce and security. The author contends that Iran’s actions during the conflict proved a determined adversary can disrupt GPS-dependent systems even without physically closing…
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Trump is winning every battle in Iran—and risking the war that matters
A Fox News opinion piece argues that five months into the conflict with Iran, the United States is winning nearly every individual battle but may be losing sight of the wider war. The author, who states they have studied military strategy, credits American air and naval power with severely damaging Iran’s military infrastructure, while cautioning…
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Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
Israel has voiced “serious security concerns” about a proposed Hamas disarmament deal announced last week by US President Donald Trump, even as Israeli forces continue strikes in Gaza. Doron Spielman, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, said Israeli intelligence suggests Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than genuinely disarming, warning that…