Iran-US war latest: Trump insists Tehran can’t have a nuclear weapon as Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia Trump says he doesn’t ‘think it’s time yet’ to agree to a deal The Independent UK · Jul 24
US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says Secretary Rubio expressed the Trump administration's commitment to ending the Ukraine war. He acknowledged that diplomacy requires sustained effort and new ideas for resolution. Discussions also focused on escalating fighting in the Middle East and South China Sea. China defended its maritime military actions while the Philippines reported harassment. The Economic Times · Jul 24
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall as US Strikes on Iran Enter 13th Day: Analyst Says Correction Isn't 'Great' for the Market Leading cryptocurrencies dived alongside stocks on Thursday as elevated Middle East tensions trimmed investors’ risk appetite. Benzinga · Jul 24
Dollar rides yield surge as Middle East and trade wars raise inflation stakes The dollar strengthened against major currencies on Friday. Rising oil prices and new trade tariffs fueled inflation concerns globally. U.S. Treasury yields climbed significantly, reaching multi-month highs. The yen remained near a 40-year low against the dollar. Investors anticipate central bank decisions amid inflationary pressures. The Economic Times · Jul 24
Morning Mail: Oil hits US$100 as Trump threatens Iran, Musk muses on ‘meaningless’ money, Commonwealth Games begin More economic uncertainty as president signals another escalation in the Middle East; trillionaire says robots could do away with money The Guardian - AU · Jul 23
US stocks today: Nasdaq plunges 2% as tech earnings spark AI spending worries Wall Street closed sharply lower with Nasdaq down over 2% as weak Big Tech earnings and rising AI spending concerns hit sentiment. Surging oil prices above $100, driven by Middle East tensions, reignited inflation fears and pushed bond yields higher, overshadowing gains in defense stocks like Lockheed Martin. The Economic Times · Jul 23
The Houthis Escalated In The Middle East. Trump Now Says He's Considering a 'Massive' Attack President Donald Trump told Axios that he is close to making a decision on whether to launch a "massive attack" against Iran as hostilities in the Middle East continue to escalate. International Business Times · Jul 23
FTSE 100 falls as Middle East war intensifies Brent oil topped 100 dollars a barrel on Thursday for the first time since May. The Independent UK · Jul 23
Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel for nuclear deal to go ahead as president defends ‘dangerous’ plan Israeli politicians warned the deal could cause a ‘crazy arms race’ in the Middle East The Independent UK · Jul 23
Middle East Clashes Sent Oil Soaring. AI Spending And Inflation Fears Led Stocks To Sink Stocks sunk on Thursday as escalating clashes in the Middle East send oil soaring, while rekindled inflation fears and concerns over AI spending are leading stocks to plummet. International Business Times · Jul 23
Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soon Brent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb — at the same time. While markets were already grappling with disruptions in Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict, fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers… The Economic Times · Jul 23
Oil Hits $100: Three Market Signals Investors Should Watch Brent crude oil prices topped $100 per barrel on Thursday morning, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session as escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled fears of supply disruptions. Benzinga · Jul 23
Burnham approves US use of UK bases for defensive strikes on Iran: Report Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, Bloomberg reported. This is a continuation of the policy of his predecessor Keir Starmer as the war in the Middle East continues to… The Times of India · Jul 23
Malaysia added to 2026 F1 calendar as Middle East chaos triggers schedule change F1 has not raced at the Sepang circuit in nine years but will return to the track in October The Independent UK · Jul 23
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23 Oil passes $100 a barrel again and shares slide as Middle East conflict escalates Sharp rise in oil price reflects fears Houthi militias could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting intensifies
The Economic Times · Jul 23 US stocks today: US stocks fall as Big Tech earnings rekindle AI spending worries; oil hits $100 US stock markets faced a sharp downturn on Thursday, primarily driven by worries around Big Tech earnings. Following their quarterly financial disclosures, shares of Alphabet and Tesla fell sharply. Meanwhile, due to rising tensions in the Middle East, oil prices surged to $100 a barrel, reigniting worries about inflation and…
The Independent UK · Jul 23 The countries that have gained the most tourists since 2019, revealed North Africa and the Middle East dominate the list
International Business Times · Jul 23 The Houthis Struck Two Saudi Ships In The Red Sea. Oil Is Jumping Further, With Brent Topping $100 Oil prices soared on Thursday after Iran's Houthi allies struck two vessels carrying Saudi oil in the Red Sea as clashes in the Middle East continue to escalate.
Euronews · Jul 23 ECB holds rates at 2.25% as the reignited Iran war keeps a second hike in play The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, pausing after June's first hike in three years as easing inflation bought policymakers time, while renewed fighting in the Middle East caused a new rise in energy prices, keeping another hike firmly on the table for autumn.
The Economic Times · Jul 23 Updated: Indian bonds fall for third session as oil prices near $100 a barrel Indian government bonds experienced a decline for the third straight session on Thursday, primarily influenced by escalating tensions in the Middle East, which pushed crude oil prices to nearly $100 a barrel. Additionally, the rise in U.S. Treasury yields dampened market sentiment. Given India's dependency on crude oil imports, this…
Roll Call · Jul 23 Congress splits on two war powers resolution votes The House and Senate, in votes Thursday on ending the Iran war, came to different conclusions, but the majority of voting members of Congress said it is time to bring U.S. troops home. The House, for the second time, formally called on President Donald Trump to end the war, approving…
Latin Times · Jul 23 U.S. Investigates Alleged Russian Assistance to Iran in Attacks on CIA Facilities-REPORT U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia helped Iran carry out drone attacks against sensitive CIA facilities in the Middle East, including by supplying targeting information or advanced technology that may have improved the precision of the strikes.
Bangkok Post · Jul 23 Iran vows to continue strikes in spreading Mideast war TEHRAN - Iran vowed on Thursday to keep striking the region so long as it remains under attack, as the Middle East war spread to new fronts with Tehran’s Houthi allies attacking Saudi shipping in the Red Sea.
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Could Allow Uranium Enrichment, Raising Fears of a New Arms Race Donald Trump's Saudi nuclear deal permits uranium enrichment, sparking fears of a Middle East arms race as key safeguards are absent.
AAP · Jul 23 Renewables, batteries shield Australia from oil crisis Australia has been spared from the Middle East energy crisis because of its rapid build-out of renewables and battery storage, a global energy body says.