Oil falls over 1% on reports of potential US-Iran ceasefire deal - Reuters

Oil falls over 1% on reports of potential US-Iran ceasefire deal  Reuters

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups

Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.

By Ana Ionova

Asian Stocks to Rise on Firming US-Iran Sentiment: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

Asian Stocks to Rise on Firming US-Iran Sentiment: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com

Don’t bet on Trump reining in the prediction markets

The sector is expanding at breakneck speed in the US

'A reckless, racist, incompetent and treasonous': Bruce Springsteen delivers scathing indictment of Trump at Washington concert

During the final concert of his US tour, the 76-year-old artist accused the Republican president of 'destroying the American idea and our reputation around the world.'

Vance says military should never let AI make life-and-death decisions

The vice president’s speech to Air Force Academy graduates comes as the Pentagon moves forward with using AI in war.

By Natalie Allison, Tara Copp

Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East – podcast

On Saturday, Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were going well and an agreement to end the war was ‘largely negotiated’. On Sunday, the US launched strikes on Southern Iran. By Thursday, Donald Trump had circulated a draft peace agreement for the war with Iran among allies. This week, as the US-Iran deal remains in a precarious state, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group about why Trump keeps changing his mind on what to do to end the war Archive: AP, Reut...

By Presented by Jonathan Freedland, with Ali Vaez, produced by Nada Smiljanic and the executive producer is Danielle Stephens

Extreme Makeover: are Trump’s pet projects tone deaf in this economy? - CNN

Extreme Makeover: are Trump’s pet projects tone deaf in this economy?  CNN

US Treasury secretary confirms plans for banknote featuring Trump’s face

Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.

Jill Biden reveals Joe whispered 'I really f---ed up' after disastrous debate with Trump

Former first lady Jill Biden's memoir revealed she suspected drugging after former President Joe Biden's disastrous 2024 debate performance, saying the poor showing was inexplicable.

G7 ambassadors confirm they continue working in Ukraine

The ambassadors of G7 countries – the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, the United States, France and Japan – have confirmed that they continue their work in Ukraine amid Russian threats of strikes on Kyiv.

By Iryna Kutielieva,Tetyana Oliynyk

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she's not running for U.S. president in 2028

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 U.S. presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year.

U.S. sanctions Iran's Hormuz Strait authority, condemns ballistic missile launch at Kuwait

The latest military and economic actions come as President Trump insists he feels no pressure to make a deal with Iran before November's midterm elections.

China unveils AI system to automate satellite targeting and surveillance

The United States is reportedly bringing a powerful new weapon to the Iran war: large artificial intelligence (AI) models tasked with automating every stage of the targeting process, from satellite imagery analysis to final strike selection. But how these systems operate remains strictly classified, with incidents such as the February bombing of a primary school that killed more than 200 children in southern Iran raising public concerns about AI’s potential role in committing war crimes. Now...

By Chao Kong

Iran war: Vance says deal close but 'not there yet'

Vice President JD Vance said the US and Iran made progress on a deal but were "not there yet." Earlier media reports said negotiators reached an agreement, pending approval from President Donald Trump. DW has the latest.

Middle East war live: Vance says US and Iran close to agreement as ceasefire deal reported

US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Washington was “not there yet” on an agreement with Iran but that the two sides were close, while also noting that the US retains the ability to significantly set back Tehran’s nuclear programme. The comments came as reports emerged of a tentative deal to extend a ceasefire and ease shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, pending approval from President Donald Trump. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Oil prices dip as tentative US-Iran deal awaits Trump’s final approval

Analysts warned that any potential ceasefire extension should be viewed cautiously

By Chan Ho-Him

The Commodores Drop Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ As Lineup Crumbles - Forbes

The Commodores Drop Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ As Lineup Crumbles  Forbes

Here’s how Giants’ Jaxson Dart is handling fallout from Trump rally

Abdul Carter was annoyed about Jaxson Dart introducing President Donald Trump at a rally.

Canada is ‘on notice’: Ottawa turns to Saab as U.S. defense pressure builds

Prime Minister Mark Carney urged people not to 'overplay the importance' of the pause

By Tracy Moran

How US plans to choke Iran’s 'shadow oil' network under Operation 'economic fury'

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Martina McBride Becomes Fourth Performer to Withdraw From D.C. Concert Series as Backlash to Trump-Backed ‘Freedom 250’ Grows

Country star Martina McBride has become the latest performer to back out of the upcoming “Freedom 250” concerts on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., posting on her social accounts Thursday night that she was dropping out of her planned show after learning that it carried far more political baggage than she’d realized. McBride is […]

By Chris Willman

What are the Abraham Accords, and why is Trump linking them with a potential deal with Iran?

By Anagha Jayakumar

Martina McBride Drops Out of Freedom 250 Concert Series: “Turned Out to Be Misleading”

The country singer was scheduled to perform at the Donald Trump-affiliated event this summer.

By Carly Thomas

Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal - The Straits Times

Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal  The Straits Times

US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump seeks 'couple of days' to think about deal terms; oil drops amid ceasefire hopes

US-Iran war news LIVE: This development comes after both sides accused each other of violating the truce that began in April, three months after the Middle East conflict was triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Trump's refusal to return to war with Iran will 'cost him dearly', Saudi expert claims

Saudi analyst Mubarak al-Ati said that the US's decline on the international stage has prevented Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States from taking Trump's demands to join the Abraham Accords seriously.

Trump’s room to maneuver narrows as U.S., Iran close in on framework deal

The dilemma became clear during a week of hectic diplomacy marked by word of an emerging framework deal that would extend a current ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

South Korea-US talks to move forward on security initiatives

South Korea and the United States will begin formal talks next week on security initiatives stemming from last year's summit agreements, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Friday, and likely address Seoul's push for nuclear-powered submarines and expanded nuclear fuel-cycle capabilities. The two allies will convene a two-day inaugural meeting in Seoul Tuesday and Wednesday to launch formal follow-up consultations on the security commitments outlined in the Joint Fact Sheet adopted after the October 2

By The Korea Herald

With Oman Warning, Trump Has Now Threatened To Blow Up 1 Out Of Every 13 Countries

Trump warned that the US could strike Oman if it tries to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.

James C Reynolds: The staggering $29bn cost of Donald Trump’s war on Iran in just three months

Analysts say the true cost could swell to $1trn once hidden costs are tallied

By James C Reynolds

Vance: US and Iran are close but 'not there yet' on deal

US Vice ⁠President JD Vance told reporters that Washington was "not there yet" with Iran on an agreement but that the parties were close.

Plot to kill Cuba

THERE was more than a hint of trepidation when Donald Trump declared last week that he would not attend his firstborn son’s wedding because he was too caught up in matters of state, including the paused assault against Iran. It wouldn’t be out of character, claimed an American wit, for Trump to invade Cuba as an excuse for avoiding the matrimonial festivities. There was also speculation that the latest Gulf war might resume — which indeed partially occurred on Monday, albeit with no Iranian r...

By none@none.com (Mahir Ali)

Martina McBride Is Latest Artist To Drop Out Of Trump’s Freedom 250 Celebration After Thinking It Was “Nonpartisan Event”

As the United States of America inches toward its 250th birthday, Martina McBride is taking a stand against the country’s current administration. On Thursday, shortly after the lineup was announced, the 14x Grammy nominee dropped out of her performance at the upcoming Great American State Fair, which “turned out to be misleading” as part of […]

By Glenn Garner

Martina McBride Drops Out of Trump’s ‘Misleading’ Freedom 250 Concert

The singer joined a wave of artists that have backed out of the event organized by Keith Krach, an appointee of President Trump

By Charisma Madarang

Iran and US reportedly reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire

The deal, which is still pending sign-off, would allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official.

Dollar heads for weekly loss on reports of US-Iran ceasefire deal

Martina McBride Pulls Out of ‘Misleading’ Great American State Fair Event: ‘What We Were Told Is Not, In Fact, What Is Happening’

McBride's departure follows similar exits from Morris Day & The Time, Young MC and Milli Vanilli.

By Katie Atkinson

Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval

If approved by the leadership in Washington and Tehran, it would amount to the biggest step toward peace since the conflict began on February 28

By Reuters

Oil rallies and markets trim gains as Trump rejects Hormuz deal reports and US renews attacks - The National

Oil rallies and markets trim gains as Trump rejects Hormuz deal reports and US renews attacks  The National

Zohran Mamdani Says He'd Avoid Joining Trump at Knicks Finals Game

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he's down to watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals, but don't expect to see him sitting courtside with President Trump ... that's IF the commander-in-chief shows up at Madison Square Garden. Jacob caught up with Mamdani…

By TMZ Staff

Oil falls more than 1% on reports of possible US-Iran ceasefire deal

Brent crude futures for July fell 1.32% or $1.24 to $92.47 a barrel

By Reuters

US and Iran reach deal but need Trump’s final approval, Axios reports - Arab News

US and Iran reach deal but need Trump’s final approval, Axios reports  Arab News

US, Iran reach tentative ceasefire deal pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators on Thursday agreed on a broad but still unfinalized framework to extend their fragile cease-fire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commerci...

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as US-Iran ceasefire extended - The Star

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as US-Iran ceasefire extended  The Star

Remarkable Turns Of Events

Remarkable Turns Of Events By Michael Every of Rabobank It’s remarkable screen oil prices are little changed at below $100 today after Trump said the US is “not satisfied” over talks with Iran, days after claiming a deal was imminent, and hours after saying the terms the Iranians had leaked that the US agrees to --a real TACO-- were a “complete fabrication.” It’s more remarkable when Trump added Iran and Oman will not control the Strait of Hormuz, which they say they will; vo...

By Tyler Durden

US warns Russia against strikes on Kyiv, urges immediate ceasefire talks

U.S. Deputy Representative to the United Nations Tammy Bruce has condemned Russia's massive attacks on Kyiv as an "inexplicable, dangerous, and barbaric escalation" and called for an immediate ceasefire and peace negotiations.

Oil prices slide as US-Iran ceasefire talks progress

Global oil prices are sliding as US-Iran ceasefire talks advance, raising hopes for lower petrol prices in Nigeria. Get the latest on crude oil market impa Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-slide-as-us-iran-ceasefire-talks-progress/

By Punch Newspapers

Trump Could Appear on New $250 Bill Under Controversial Proposal - The Daily Star Lebanon

Trump Could Appear on New $250 Bill Under Controversial Proposal  The Daily Star Lebanon

US, Iran agree deal framework, await Trump’s approval — US sources

United State of America, and Iranian negotiators, yesterday, agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal, but President Donald Trump’s approval was still being awaited, according to US sources. The post US, Iran agree deal framework, await Trump’s approval — US sources appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

US Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump - Jamaica Gleaner

US Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump  Jamaica Gleaner

US engagement with Iraq continues despite ‘Iraq fatigue’: former official - Rudaw

US engagement with Iraq continues despite ‘Iraq fatigue’: former official  Rudaw

Oil falls over 1% on reports of potential US-Iran ceasefire deal

Oil futures fell more than 1% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April, following ​reports that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to extend a ceasefire, ‌though it had yet to be finalised. Brent crude futures for July fell 1.1% or $1.04 to $92.67 a barrel at 0330 […]

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval - thecitizen.co.tz

Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval  thecitizen.co.tz