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President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will impose an additional 10% tariff on any country that aligns with BRICS’ anti-American policies, escalating trade tensions as his July 9 deadline approaches for comprehensive tariff restructuring. What Happened: Trump posted on Truth...

President Donald Trump reportedly allowed Iranian leaders to launch a retaliatory attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar in response to the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. What Happened: Trump disclosed this information during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa. He shared...

The Pentagon said on Wednesday that U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have degraded Iran’s nuclear program by up to two years, marking a significant escalation in the assessment of the military operation’s impact. What Happened: Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told reporters...

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the United States must guarantee no additional military strikes before Tehran will resume nuclear negotiations, as markets rally on ceasefire prospects between Israel and Iran. What Happened: Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC that...

Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its nuclear enrichment program, despite recent U.S. military actions targeting its nuclear facilities. What Happened: Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, announced that Iran will persist with its nuclear enrichment activities...

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for Wall Street, with unexpected turns in trade negotiations, surprising oil market reactions, and tech giants reaching new heights. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that kept the financial world buzzing over the weekend. Trump’s Trade...

According to a report, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu utilized his son’s wedding as a smokescreen for war preparations against Iran. What Happened: Netanyahu announced his intention to attend his son’s wedding on June 16, a move that was actually a diversion to conceal Israel...

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers believes markets are far less reactive to geopolitical conflict than many expect, citing the recent example of flaring tensions in Iran. What Happened: On Thursday, Summers posted on X, discussing his recent Bloomberg interview where he addressed the...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that U.S. air strikes on Iran's nuclear sites have pushed Tehran "much further away" from a bomb, countering a leaked Defense Intelligence Agency estimate that the setback might last only months. What Happened: Speaking alongside President Donald...

Recent comments by President Donald Trump comparing the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 have sparked criticism from Japanese officials and atomic bomb survivors. What Happened: During a news conference in the Netherlands on Wednesday, Trump...

Approval ratings for President Donald Trump have fallen in the lead-up and aftermath of an attack on Iran, according to a new Morning Consult poll. Trump's approval among voters has taken a hit on several key campaign issues. What Happened: While the focus was on Trump's economic policies and a...

U.S. futures rose on Thursday after a mixed close on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher. During his testimony to Congress, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled slower growth and hotter inflation after the central bank left interest rates unchanged. President...

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will hold nuclear talks with Iran next week, following devastating U.S. air strikes that intelligence officials say “severely damaged” Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. What Happened: Speaking at a NATO summit in The Hague,...

Mike Gallagher, Head of Defense at Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR), said Iran’s nuclear program has been “set back significantly” following weekend U.S. military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, though intelligence assessments remain conflicted over the...

U.S. futures were flat on Wednesday after a positive day of trading on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were slightly positive. Investors hoped the ceasefire between Iran and Israel would hold and help calm geopolitical tensions. President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that a ceasefire...