3 Best Stocks to Buy During the Market Crash Right Now Markets crash, portfolios bleed, and suddenly everyone online rediscovers the ancient wisdom of "cash is king." International Business Times · Jun 2
Australia has been the victim of an AUKUS ‘bait and switch’ At a security conference in Singapore over the weekend, the three AUKUS partners – the United States, United Kingdom and Australia – announced a tweak to their partnership that has generated quite a lot of attention in Canberra. The Conversation · Jun 2
US has not offered Iran sanctions relief to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Rubio says In his first testimony on Capitol Hill since the Iran war began, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran any sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and insisted that sanctions were tied to Tehran’s nuclear… France 24 · Jun 2
US says Israel and Hezbollah agree to dial back fighting as tensions escalate Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said the two sides had agreed to dial back fighting following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and indirect communication with Hezbollah. France 24 · Jun 2
What Was Peter Mandelson's 'Rolls-Royce Gag'? Files Reveal Trump Praised His 'Beautiful Accent' Lord Mandelson's unpublished diary reveals candid details of his Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump and insights into US-UK relations. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
SEC defends Musk settlement over Twitter, saying it reflects 'compromises' In a filing in the Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC also said in a footnote that the settlement if approved will allow Musk to publicly deny its accusations, reflecting a recent policy change governing defendants who settle enforcement actions. The Economic Times · Jun 2
The week that was in international affairs: US-Iran deal hangs on nukes, Hormuz; Russia tests NATO Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. In this edition we are covering the US-Iran search for a deal to end their war, the Russian drone attack in Romania, growing India-Cyprus strategic ties, Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections, and Morocco emerging as… The Times of India · Jun 2
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it President Donald Trump is rethinking a massive fund for his allies. The Justice Department has paused its implementation following a court order. This move comes amid strong opposition from Republican lawmakers concerned about oversight and potential payouts to participants of the January 6th Capitol riot. The fund was established to… The Economic Times · Jun 2
India-US meet to resolve final 'commas and full stops' of bilateral trade pact India-US trade deal: New Delhi and Washington are resuming trade talks this week. Negotiators will work to finalize a bilateral trade agreement. India aims to secure relief from any tariffs arising from US trade investigations. The two nations are seeking a deal that benefits both countries. New Delhi denies allegations… The Economic Times · Jun 2
Oil Price Today (June 2): Crude oil at $95 per barrel amid conflicting Iran war signals. What are experts saying? Oil prices held steady Tuesday, following Monday's surge, as global markets weighed U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Conflicting reports emerged regarding negotiations, with President Trump suggesting talks continue while Iranian media indicated a halt. The Economic Times · Jun 2
Iran could ‘surrender’, Democrats and media would still say America lost: Trump US President Donald Trump has criticized Democrats and the media. He stated that even if Iran surrendered completely, they would still report it as a victory for Tehran over America. Trump believes Democrats and the media have lost their way and are acting irrationally. His remarks were made on his… The Economic Times · Jun 2
The Economic Times · Jun 2 Trump temporarily slashes tariffs on farm, industrial equipment from 25% to 15% America's President Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on farm and industrial equipment. Duties on machinery like harvesters and bulldozers will now be 15 percent. This aims to lower costs for producers and boost investment. Foreign manufacturers can get a 10 percent rate if their equipment uses 85 percent US steel…
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 Trump news at a glance: Trump mediates between Israel and Hezbollah in effort to salvage Iran peace talks Tehran says Israel’s operation in Lebanon is violation of existing ceasefire with US, throwing wrench in planned peace talks – key US politics stories from Monday 1 June
The Economic Times · Jun 2 'What are you doing?': Trump blasts Netanyahu in call over Lebanon strikes, calls him 'crazy' US President Donald Trump reportedly confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military actions in Lebanon. Trump expressed anger, stating global hatred towards Israel stemmed from these actions. He claimed Netanyahu halted a major raid on Beirut following their conversation. Talks with Iran are continuing rapidly.
The Times of India · Jun 2 'Everybody hates you now': Donald Trump spars with Netanyahu over Israeli strikes on Lebanon President Trump reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu "crazy" and accused him of ingratitude during a heated phone call over Israel's escalation in Lebanon. Trump allegedly blocked a plan to strike Beirut, citing concerns over civilian casualties and disproportionate escalation, despite acknowledging Israel's right to self-defense.
The Economic Times · Jun 2 Oil steadies as uncertainty over US-Iran talks keeps markets on edge Oil prices held steady Tuesday amid uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures edged up, while WTI saw a slight dip. Market analysts emphasize that ongoing negotiations and Iran's threats regarding the Strait will dictate oil price volatility.
The Economic Times · Jun 2 Global Market Today: Asian stocks ease from record highs, oil steadies Asian markets dipped from record highs as peace talks with Iran faltered. Oil prices remained elevated amid geopolitical tensions. US stock futures also saw a slight decline. Investors are closely watching upcoming economic data for clues on the US economy and Federal Reserve policy. The AI boom continues to drive…
The Economic Times · Jun 2 Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for alleged government "weaponization" victims has been halted. Republican lawmakers in Congress strongly opposed the plan. This move comes as senators returned after a break and faced an impasse with the president over border funding. The fund faced legal challenges and political uproar. Federal…
The Economic Times · Jun 2 Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue Lebanon has announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. This move signals a limited de-escalation of the ongoing conflict. Israel will refrain from striking Beirut, while Hezbollah will halt attacks on Israel. Hostilities in southern Lebanon continue. Iran has threatened to break off peace talks with the U.S. over…