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Iran to join BRICS bank soon as Trump claims US controls Tehran’s frozen assets

Iranian central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said in a state media report on Wednesday that Iran will soon join the New Development Bank, the multilateral lender established by the BRICS group of nations. This comes ahead of a BRICS finance meeting scheduled to be held in India.

The Times of India

4 killed in Houthi attack on Red Sea cargo ship; US strikes vessel bound for Iran

Four crew members were killed after Iran-backed Houthi militants attacked a cargo ship in Yemen's Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday, according to Yemen's transport ministry, in what could be the first fatal Houthi strike on commercial shipping since the Iran war began on February 28.

The Times of India

Trump Secretly Smuggled Out in Catering Truck During Iran Assassination Threat While Air Force One Flew as Decoy

President Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to a military jet during a NATO summit in Turkey due to a credible Iranian missile threat, leaving journalists as decoys

International Business Times UK

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Millions of US tax dollars sent to rightwing European thinktanks. Did any Trump supporters vote for that?

It’s a great betrayal: poor communities neglected while multimillionaires peddle a global Maga agenda. How is that America first, asks Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Hormuz Oil Flows Surpass Prewar Levels as US, Gulf Allies Step Up Coordination—Trump Claims ‘100% Control’ of the Strait

Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted a significant increase in the average daily oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz over the past week.

Benzinga

Global energy watchdog warns oil stockpiles ‘rapidly depleting’ – as it happened

The International Energy Agency calls for urgent reopening of the strait of Homuz amid ongoing pressure on global oil supplies

The Guardian - UK

Iran wants a mafia-style ‘protection’ toll on the Strait of Hormuz, but the eye-popping $20 billion per year haul is a pipe dream

Details of any tolling or voluntary fee system are unlikely to be finalized in any potential interim deal, further delaying a permanent peace solution.

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Tui profits slump as Iran war hits holiday demand

Europe’s largest travel operator said holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute.

Evening Standard

Tui profits slump as travellers avoid flying during Middle East conflict

Europe’s largest travel operator commented that holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute

The Independent UK

World markets mixed as oil and gold rise ahead of US inflation data

Oil prices climbed and Wall Street pulled back from record highs, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 4% on renewed chip-buying, as markets brace for a crucial US inflation reading.

Euronews

Iran’s New Security Chief Mohsen Razaei Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz: ‘Message Is Clear’

Iran’s newly appointed Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Razaei, warns that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. agrees to Iranian demands, including a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.

Benzinga

Iran-US war latest: Tehran rejects Trump’s claim of ‘total control’ over Hormuz as traffic nears 3-month low

Donald Trump argued the Iranian navy has been destroyed and they cannot enforce the closure of the strait

The Independent UK

Chuck Schumer Demands Senate Briefing After Reported Trump Turkey Evacuation Amid Iranian Threat: 'Congress Was Kept In the Dark'

On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) demanded an immediate Senate briefing after reports that President Donald Trump was secretly evacuated from Turkey amid security concerns linked to Iran.

Benzinga

US Stock Market: Treasury yields pare gains as Iran comments dampen hopes for Strait of Hormuz deal

US Treasury yields pared gains as hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement faded after Tehran indicated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless Washington met its demands. Markets are now awaiting July CPI data for clues on Federal Reserve policy, with any upside surprise potentially putting renewed pressure on Treasury…

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The Economic Times

Trump says US ‘owns’ Strait of Hormuz, threatens Iran with force

President Trump stated the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. He warned Iran against any actions that could provoke a forceful response. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson blamed US-Israeli aggression for the situation. The spokesperson also claimed the Strait of Hormuz would remain open until 2026. Tensions…

The Times of India

Over 100 aides, journalists flew on as unwitting decoys after Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey

Following a Nato summit in Turkey, US President Donald Trump was secretly moved off Air Force One in an airport catering truck after US intelligence reportedly identified a credible Iranian plot to kill him last month, The Washington Post and The New York Times reported.

France 24

Lebanon condemns Israel’s ‘systematic destruction’ in south as violation of international law

Lebanon on Wednesday condemned Israel's "systematic destruction" in the country's south as a violation of international law, as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country’s military was "destroying all the houses" in the area. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

The Conversation

Trump’s net approval is near record low, with Democrats favoured to gain control of Congress at midterms

Since the Iran war resumed, Donald Trump’s net approval has dropped back, and he’s now at a near record low below -20, putting him below other past presidents at this point in their terms.

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The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (August 12): Crude oil reclaims $90 again after fresh attacks on ships. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures were up 72 cents, or 0.81%, at $89.63, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.91.

The Independent UK

Trump’s Iran approval plunges 24 points among voters

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The Economic Times

Oil rises as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns

Oil prices increased Wednesday morning due to Middle East supply worries. Attacks on ships fueled concerns about disruptions in vital shipping lanes. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal began to fade, impacting market sentiment. US crude inventories unexpectedly rose, which could ease supply tightness concerns. Disruptions to Middle East oil…

The Economic Times

Trump says advisers wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat

US President Donald Trump confirmed he secretly left Turkey on another aircraft after security officials warned of a threat, while Air Force One flew as a decoy. Trump said he followed Secret Service and military instructions. The extraordinary manoeuvre, reportedly prompted by an Iranian threat, has raised fresh questions over…

The Independent UK

Just 29% of expected midterm voters say they approve of Trump’s handling of Iran

‘We're talking about a 24-point fall in just two years,’ CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten says

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over ‘decoy’ passengers

Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away

Bangkok Post

Trump's secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A secret operation that reportedly smuggled Donald Trump off Air Force One in a catering truck before the plane departed carrying journalists and staff at apparent risk of an Iranian strike has raised questions over US security practices.

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