MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

Inside Trump’s $1.4 billion crypto empire: Altcoins, Bitcoin—and a stake in Michael Saylor’s Strategy

The president’s crypto wealth largely comes from his memecoin and his family’s crypto company, World Liberty Financial.

Fortune · Jul 1

'Not military maps, but maple trees': New book details how Trump signed off on Iran war, then ordered landscaping

US President Donald Trump was actively pursuing nuclear diplomacy with Iran even as military plans for an attack were being finalised, according to a new book that offers a detailed account of how negotiations collapsed and strikes followed.

The Times of India · Jul 1

S&P Futures Slip With Focus on U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Warsh’s Remarks

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.27% this morning, starting the third quarter on a cautious note as investors await remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and a new round of U.S. economic data at a time when bets on Fed rate hikes are ramping up.

Barchart · Jul 1

Iran Refuses To Meet Trump Envoys, Signals Plans To Control Strait Of Hormuz In Fresh Challenge To US-Brokered Peace Efforts

On Tuesday, Iran ruled out direct talks with senior U.S. officials despite Washington’s latest diplomatic push, underscoring deep divisions over a fragile ceasefire and the future of one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.

Benzinga · Jul 1

Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know

DOHA - US envoys met with Qatari mediators on Tuesday in Doha to discuss negotiations with Iran, the Gulf state said, after Tehran and Washington agreed a memorandum of understanding this month to halt the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its control

Iran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade. While shipping has partially resumed, Iran insists on controlling traffic and imposing tolls, a stance the US opposes. The conflict's impact on…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

US envoys met with mediators in Qatar, talks with Iran up in the air

US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday for discussions on negotiations with Iran, even as both Tehran and Doha dismissed President Donald Trump's suggestion that direct US – Iran talks were taking place. The meetings come as both sides seek to implement a memorandum of understanding aimed at…

France 24 · Jun 30

US envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner meeting mediators in Doha

US envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators concerning regional issues, notably Iran, Lebanon, and the ongoing Middle East conflict. While discussions will touch upon Iran, direct high-level negotiations between the US and Iran are not scheduled. Technical delegations are present to…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations

In Doha, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged with Qatari mediators to discuss Iran negotiations. They learned from both Qatar and Iran that no direct meetings would take place between US and Iranian officials, contradicting President Trump's earlier assertions. Instead, the conversations, organized by Qatar, will prioritize implementing…

The Times of India · Jun 30

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner land in Qatar for fresh Iran war talks

Qatar said Trump's envoys arrived on Tuesday to meet mediators on "all regional issues," as Tehran confirmed sending its own delegation to Doha this week but denied agreeing to meet US counterparts "at any level". The visit follows four days of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz that paused on…

Euronews · Jun 30