Why Did Oil Prices Fall After Trump's Iran Announcement
West Texas Intermediate crude dropped more than 6% to about $79 per barrel, while Brent crude fell over 5%
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Iran Rejects Trump's Claim Of Direct U.S. Talks
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran is not negotiating with the United States and clarified that its only ongoing discussions are with Oman.
How Are Iran Talks Affecting Oil Prices And Bond Markets
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.688%, while the two-year and 30-year Treasury yields also moved lower
Trump Announces Fresh Iran Negotiations Amid Diplomatic Push
Trump said he halted the operation at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Iran
US Refueling Aircraft Arrive In Bulgaria For Middle East Operations
Under a 2006 defense agreement, Bezmer Air Base operates as a joint U.S.-Bulgarian military facility, with any new deployment requiring legislative approval.
Trump Says Patriot Missile Deal With Ukraine Still Under Discussion
Washington and Kyiv are still discussing the issue and no final decision has been made.
Europe Reacts As Tens Of Thousands Enter Spanish Enclave
Spanish authorities estimated that more than 49,000 people entered Ceuta by land and sea, although the official statement was later withdrawn without explanation
Uncertainty Persists After Trump's Gaza Announcement
Hamas has agreed in principle to surrender its weapons to the Board of Peace
Report: Violent Antisemitic Attacks On The Rise Worldwide
The year 2025 was the deadliest for antisemitic attacks since 1994 in the seven nations outside Israel that are home to the most Jews
Oil Prices Steady As Hormuz Traffic Gradually Recovers
According to Commonwealth Bank of Australia, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to about 30% to 35% of pre-conflict levels.
AI-Generated Africa Map Error Embarrasses US At Global Conference
Images of the slide quickly circulated online, prompting criticism from conference attendees and researchers.
EU Transfers €3.47 Billion To Ukraine For Defense Purchases
Of the total funding, €60 billion has been allocated to strengthen defense industrial capacity, while €30 billion is designated for Ukraine's budget in 2026 and 2027.
US Rejects Iran's Claims Of Destroying F-35 Fighter Jets
According to CENTCOM, Iran's assertion that an oil tanker had bypassed the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was also false
Trump Concludes Meetings With Zelenskyy, Netanyahu
The two leaders were in Washington, D.C. for the funeral of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. Neither meeting was open to the press.