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Today: July 14, 2026
Today: July 14, 2026

Middle East Conflict

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US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
World

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences
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Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs
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Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge
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US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge

U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in May, leading to the largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as the Middle East conflict boosted the

US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge
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Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran

The dollar dropped sharply against major peers on Thursday after President Donald Trump called off plans for renewed U.S. military strikes on Iran at the

Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran
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Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus

U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on

Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
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China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports

China cancelled at short notice two diplomatic meetings planned with the European Union in Beijing this month, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with

China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports
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Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz

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Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz
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Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data

Goldman Sachs expects the U.S.

Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data
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Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says

The World Trade Organization said on Friday there were signs global merchandise trade growth may be starting to slow, though it had shown resilience in

Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says
Science|Technology|World

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities
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Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval
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Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, as

Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say
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Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance
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European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment

European shares slipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions and fresh jitters over private markets pushed investors

European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
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World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist

Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, buoyed by AI optimism, while oil prices edged higher amid rising uncertainty over a possible

World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist
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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
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Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries

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Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries
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More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise

By Michael S.

More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
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US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz

The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will penalize any

US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz
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European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary

European shares closed lower on Thursday, though they pared steeper losses after a report on news outlet Axios said the United States and Iran

European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
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The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes

President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war

The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed

U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
Political|World

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
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Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
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Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines

U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an

Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines
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Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
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Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according

Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show
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Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war
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Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike

The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.

Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike
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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
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Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
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As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet

The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly

As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet
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Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war

Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the

Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war
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Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO

EagleRock, a land and resource management company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas ‌production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, has raised $320.1

Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO
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Air NZ warns of largest loss in four years as Iran war sends fuel cost soaring

Air New Zealand on Thursday forecast its largest pre-tax annual loss in four years, as sky-high fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict

Air NZ warns of largest loss in four years as Iran war sends fuel cost soaring
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Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say

Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the

Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say
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Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit

President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
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Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed

The U.S. dollar climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation continued to increase, while uncertainty

Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed
World

Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of Hezbollah's elite force

The Israeli military carried out a strike on Wednesday on the southern suburbs of Beirut in a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh, targeting the commander of the militant group's

Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of Hezbollah's elite force
Political|Science|World

Trump says United States will get uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would get enriched uranium from Iran, as the two countries struggle to reach an agreement on ending the Gulf

Trump says United States will get uranium from Iran
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LATAM Airlines cuts 2026 earnings forecast as jet fuel shock lifts costs

LATAM Airlines slashed its 2026 core earnings forecast on Tuesday, as higher jet fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East significantly increased costs

LATAM Airlines cuts 2026 earnings forecast as jet fuel shock lifts costs
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Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz

Iran has set up a new mechanism to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Press TV reported on Tuesday. Iran has warned the U.S.

Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz
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From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis

Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
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Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty

By Michael S.

Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty
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Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni

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Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni
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Global equity funds attract inflows for sixth week on earnings optimism

Global equity funds drew inflows for a sixth straight week through April 29, as optimism over strong first-quarter earnings outweighed investor concerns about the Middle East

Global equity funds attract inflows for sixth week on earnings optimism
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HSBC raises 2026 Brent price forecast to $95 per barrel

HSBC raised its 2026 average Brent price forecast to $95 a barrel last week, citing a longer effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

HSBC raises 2026 Brent price forecast to $95 per barrel