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Poorly worded clause in Trump’s Iran deal fuels Hormuz crisis

Oman and Iran are pursuing diplomatic channels to restore safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, even as the waterway remains largely shut down amid a fresh round of U.S.-Iran hostilities that have left nearly 6,000 seafarers stranded in the…

Oil prices hold near $70 despite Iran war doomsday forecasts of $200

The Iran war has triggered what many consider the most severe energy disruption of the modern era — yet oil prices have defied the most dire forecasts, remaining well below the $200-per-barrel levels that analysts warned about this spring. A…

European gas prices spike as U.S.-Iran strikes threaten Hormuz supply route

European natural gas prices whipsawed this week after President Donald Trump declared the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire "over," triggering fresh airstrikes and reigniting fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil retreats, markets stabilize as Trump says Iran wants to negotiate

Global markets began to recover on Thursday as oil prices pulled back from their midweek highs and reports emerged that Iran had signaled willingness to resume negotiations with the United States, offering investors a partial reprieve after days of escalating…

Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to near halt after second night of US strikes on Iran

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz ground to a near standstill on Thursday after the United States struck Iran for a second consecutive night, with ship-tracking data showing only two large vessels transiting the world's most critical energy chokepoint.

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 after U.S. security review

OpenAI will publicly release GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model family, on Thursday after the Trump administration cleared the rollout following weeks of security testing and consultations between the company and government officials. The launch marks one of the first…

Emerging markets stabilize after Trump declares Iran deal ‘over’

Emerging-market assets came under pressure on Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared the interim Iran deal "over," sending oil prices surging roughly 5% and rattling global risk sentiment. Hard-currency sovereign bonds in oil-importing nations bore the brunt of the selling,…

European shares rebound after Trump signals Iran deal

European shares recovered on Thursday after their steepest sell-off since March, as U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Iran wanted to negotiate, easing fears of an all-out return to war in the Middle East.

Trump offers Ukraine Patriot license, backs strikes on Russia

President Donald Trump expressed support for Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian territory during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, calling the attacks an escalation that could help…

US launches new strikes on Iran as Trump declares ceasefire ‘over’

The United States military conducted a second consecutive day of strikes against targets inside Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared that the interim ceasefire between the two nations was "over," throwing the fragile peace process into disarray…

Airline stocks tumble as oil surges on Trump’s Iran ceasefire collapse

Shares of major airlines and cruise operators fell sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire agreement with Iran was "over," sending oil prices surging and reigniting fears of elevated fuel costs across the travel sector.

FIFA’s Infantino referred to Olympic ethics body over Trump ties

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is being referred to the International Olympic Committee's ethics investigators over a possible breach of political neutrality, after U.S. President Donald Trump lobbied to overturn a World Cup player's suspension during the 2026 tournament.

Bitcoin slides as Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’

Bitcoin fell to around $62,000 on Wednesday, extending losses after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" at a NATO summit in Turkey, triggering a broad flight from risk assets across global markets.

Trump warns of more strikes against Iran Wednesday as ceasefire frays

President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that the United States would "probably" strike Iran again Wednesday night, escalating a rapidly deteriorating conflict after declaring that a memorandum of understanding intended to end months of fighting between the two countries was "over."

Trump says he will let Ukraine make Patriot missiles

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held their closely watched bilateral meeting on Wednesday at the NATO summit in Ankara, where Trump announced the United States would allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors — a major concession…

Eurozone bond yields surge after Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’

Eurozone government bond yields surged on Wednesday to their highest levels in roughly a month after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the memorandum of understanding underpinning the ceasefire with Iran was "over," sending oil prices sharply higher and reigniting expectations…

Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over,’ threatens to cut trade with Spain at NATO summit

The NATO summit in Ankara, originally designed to showcase European defense spending progress and alliance solidarity, was thrown into disarray as the United States launched overnight strikes on more than 80 targets in Iran and President Donald Trump publicly castigated…

EU lawmakers urge FIFA probe over Trump’s role in Balogun ban reversal

Members of the European Parliament have launched a campaign demanding an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the reversal of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, a decision that came after President Donald Trump personally called the FIFA chief…

Trump says Greenland should be under US control at NATO summit

President Donald Trump reasserted on Tuesday that the United States should control Greenland, not Denmark, as leaders from 32 NATO nations convened in Ankara, Turkey, for the alliance's annual summit — underscoring the persistent strain between Washington and its European…

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, weigh F-35 sale

President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the United States will lift sanctions on Turkey imposed under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), signaling a potential turning point in defense relations between the two NATO allies. Speaking alongside…

Belgium ousts U.S. from World Cup amid Trump red card furor

The 2026 World Cup was plunged into its most divisive episode in decades after President Donald Trump confirmed he personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension — a move…

Brazil’s CBF defends referee after Trump calls him ‘suspect’

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) pushed back on Monday against U.S. President Donald Trump after he questioned the integrity of Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, who issued a red card to American striker Folarin Balogun during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Trump warns Iran to accept deal or US will ‘finish the job’

President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat of military action against Iran, warning that the United States would either reach a deal with Tehran or destroy what remains of the country's infrastructure. The remarks came as U.S.-Iran negotiations are…

FIFA dismisses Belgium’s challenge, clears Balogun for World Cup match

FIFA dismissed Belgium's challenge to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's eligibility as "inadmissible" on Monday, clearing the USMNT's leading scorer to play in tonight's Round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium in Seattle. The decision caps a days-long controversy that…

Belgium appeals FIFA’s Balogun ruling ahead of World Cup clash with US

Folarin Balogun, the United States men's national team's leading scorer at the 2026 World Cup, is cleared to play in Monday's Round of 16 match against Belgium after FIFA took the unprecedented step of suspending his one-game red card ban…

Trump called FIFA to lift Balogun’s World Cup ban, report says

FIFA stunned the soccer world on Sunday by suspending the automatic one-game ban for United States striker Folarin Balogun, clearing him to play in Monday's World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle. Hours later, the New York…

NATO summit tests Rutte as Trump shifts demands to ‘loyalty’

As leaders of NATO's 32 member states prepare to gather at the Beştepe Presidential Complex in Ankara on July 7-8, Secretary-General Mark Rutte faces the most precarious moment of his nearly two-year tenure: keeping the United States inside the alliance…

Trump and Putin speak on July 4, discussing Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on Saturday, July 4, lasting approximately an hour and 25 minutes, covering the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral relations, according to Kremlin aide…

Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US amid Iran deal tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday and agreed to meet "soon" in the United States, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office. The call came amid growing friction between Jerusalem and…

Trump calls US-NATO relationship ‘ridiculous’ ahead of Ankara summit

President Donald Trump escalated his long-running feud with NATO allies on Thursday, calling the United States' relationship with the alliance "ridiculous" and "one-sided" days before the bloc's leaders are set to convene in Ankara, Turkey.