
An intensification of geopolitical competition. China and Iran have used the global economy as a weapon to defeat the US at its own game
Twice in a year, the United States has been humiliated by an adversary's ability to weaponize its control over one of the world economy's main arteries.
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Dollar jumps as failed US/Iran peace talks spark fresh safe-haven push - Reuters
Dollar jumps as failed US/Iran peace talks spark fresh safe-haven push Reuters
Read full article →21 Hours in Pakistan: How Vance Tried and Failed to End a War He Opposed
Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.
By Tyler Pager
Read full article →Gulf Allies Turn Away From U.S. for Fresh Ammo - WSJ
Gulf Allies Turn Away From U.S. for Fresh Ammo WSJ
Read full article →Families across the U.S. are getting college acceptance letters — and tuition bills
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with economist Judith Scott-Clayton about the cost of college in the U.S. They discuss the difference between sticker and net price and the opaqueness of tuition costs.
Read full article →What’s next for the US-Iran peace process after talks end without a deal?
Sources in Pakistan say “progress has been made” in talks between the US and Iran – even though they ended with no deal.
Read full article →U.S. threat to block Strait of Hormuz points to oil-price jump - The Globe and Mail
U.S. threat to block Strait of Hormuz points to oil-price jump The Globe and Mail
Read full article →Cuba’s president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the United States has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him. Speaking in an interview on NBC News’ Meet the Press programme, the president said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security. But should it happen, Diaz-Canel said, Cubans would defend themselves. “If the time comes, I don’t think there would be any justification for the United States to launch a military aggression...
By Associated Press
Read full article →ASX set to open higher despite failed Iran talks; Aussie dollar falls - SMH.com.au
ASX set to open higher despite failed Iran talks; Aussie dollar falls SMH.com.au
Read full article →Stablecoin Forecasts Stretch Higher as Bessent Presses for U.S. Crypto Clarity
Read full article →US will ‘probably’ need to use special forces to get Iran’s uranium, says Nikki Haley
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By TOI World Desk
Read full article →Trump says US gas prices may remain high through November midterm election - The Straits Times
Trump says US gas prices may remain high through November midterm election The Straits Times
Read full article →China, Iran weaponised global economy to beat US at its own game: report
China, Iran weaponised global economy to beat US at its own game: report
Read full article →The US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding. What next?
A historic meeting, 21 hours of negotiations, and one “final” offer. Yet, the high-level ‘Islamabad Talks’ between the United States and Iran ended inconclusively early Sunday morning. Although commentators and analysts say the dialogue was unlikely to end any other way, the heart wants what it wants, and the entire world sat on the edge of their seats, hoping for nothing short of a miracle. After a day and an entire night of talks, US Vice President JD Vance finally addressed journalists at ...
By none@none.com (Prism)
Read full article →CENTCOM using underwater drones to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a sticking point for both the United States and Iran in ceasefire talks, with Iran estimated to have between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines.
Read full article →China's state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story - and often mock the US - 毎日新聞
China's state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story - and often mock the US 毎日新聞
Read full article →U.S. to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday, but not all Hormuz
Read full article →If US fights, Iran will fight, top negotiator Qalibaf tells Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's new threats will have no effect on Iran, the country's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments carried by state media on Su...
Read full article →US commends Nigerian govt for convicting 386 terrorism suspects
Mr Boulos described the mass trial of the suspects as an important step toward accountability and justice. The post US commends Nigerian govt for convicting 386 terrorism suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Beloved John
Read full article →3,375 killed in US-Israel war – Iran
An Iranian official claims 3,375 people have been killed in an ‘imposed war’ with the United States and Israel, according to state news agency IRNA. Read More: https://punchng.com/3375-killed-in-us-israel-war-iran/
By Punch Newspapers
Read full article →US irrational demands bring Islamabad talks to inconclusive end - Tehran Times
US irrational demands bring Islamabad talks to inconclusive end Tehran Times
Read full article →Nigeria woos diaspora investors at Silicon Valley summit
By Folarin Kehinde Nigeria has intensified efforts to attract diaspora investment, as Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, declared the country open for business at a high-level gathering in the United States. Speaking as the keynote speaker at the pre-event dinner of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2026 held in Silicon […] The post Nigeria woos diaspora investors at Silicon Valley summit appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Akinbayo Wahab
Read full article →Moroccans Among 25 Migrants Deported to Costa Rica Under US’ ‘Third-Country’ Policy
The US has deported the first group of migrants from different countries, including Morocco, to Costa Rica as part of the controversial “third-country” deportation policy. The post Moroccans Among 25 Migrants Deported to Costa Rica Under US’ ‘Third-Country’ Policy appeared first on Morocco World News.
By Safaa Kasraoui
Read full article →‘Days of our military sending 70 cents of every dollar to US are over’: Canada PM - PressTV
‘Days of our military sending 70 cents of every dollar to US are over’: Canada PM PressTV
Read full article →Iranian media are reporting that negotiations with the United States have begun in Pakistan. - Seneweb
Iranian media are reporting that negotiations with the United States have begun in Pakistan. Seneweb
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