Ukraine, Gaza and Iran: can Witkoff secure any wins for Trump? To solve three conflicts simultaneously would be a daunting task for anyone, but it is especially so for a man entirely new to diplomacy The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program return to secluded Oman Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will return Saturday to the secluded sultanate of Oman The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
The Latest: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office for Signal, AP sources say Two people familiar with the case have told AP that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
Dollar Weakness and Stock Gains Lift Crude Prices June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) Thursday closed up +0.52 (+0.84%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM25 ) closed up +0.0220 (+1.06%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday posted moderate gains. Thursday's weaker dollar supported energy prices. Also, Thursday's stock strength shows confidence in the economic outlook supporting energy demand.... Barchart · Apr 24, 2025
Iran rejects demand from US to rely on imported uranium Tehran’s negotiator says it has a right to produce fuel for nuclear plants The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
Crude Moderately Higher on Dollar Weakness and Stock Gains June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) today is up +0.21 (+0.34%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM25) is up +0.0069 (+0.33%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher. Today's weaker dollar (DXY00 ) is supporting energy prices. Also, today's strength in stocks shows confidence in the economic outlook that... Barchart · Apr 24, 2025
China jails most writers in the world for sixth year in a row Iran named as one of the worst offenders for jailing mostly women writers protesting against suppression The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
Pope Francis’s funeral is loaded with potential for diplomatic awkwardness Saturday’s event will feature leaders who would not usually appear in the same room The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
Yemen's Huthis Seek Propaganda Boost From Deadly US Strikes As America's escalated bombing campaign and economic sanctions hit Yemen hard, the Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Washington's crosshairs are trying to mine the situation for propaganda and recruitment, analysts said. International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025
UN Watchdog Asks Iran To Clarify Tunnels But Upbeat On Deal The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency called Wednesday on Iran to explain tunnels built around a nuclear site but voiced optimism that US-Iran talks would land a deal. International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025
Crude Prices Fall on Fears of Global Oversupply June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) Wednesday closed down -1.40 (-2.20%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM25 ) closed down -0.0165 (-0.79%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday fell back from 2-1/2 week highs and settled moderately lower. Wednesday's stronger dollar is bearish for energy prices. Crude also came under... Barchart · Apr 23, 2025
Iran agrees to allow in a team to discuss restoring nuclear monitoring, a UN watchdog says The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has agreed to allow in a technical team from the U.N. nuclear watchdog to discuss restoring camera surveillance at its nuclear sites The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
Crude Prices Retreat as Some OPEC+ Members Seek to Boost Crude Oil Output June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) today is down -1.82 (-2.86%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is down -0.0265 (-1.27%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell back from 2-1/2 week highs and are sharply lower. Today's stronger dollar is bearish for energy prices. Crude also came under pressure... Barchart · Apr 23, 2025
How Putin’s capture of Ukrainian nuclear power station puts whole world at risk The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was seized by Vladimir Putin’s troops in spring 2022 and has been held as a threat over the nearby Ukrainian residents ever since The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025 Trump's Return Boosts Israel's Pro-settlement Right: Experts US President Donald Trump's return to power has emboldened Israeli leaders' push to increase military presence in Gaza and reinvigorated right-wing ambitions to annex the occupied West Bank, experts say.
The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025 How Iran’s government has weaponized sexual violence against women who dare to resist In Iran’s 2022–2023 “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising, women’s bodies quite literally became battlefields.
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025 Why Pete Hegseth’s fate is tied up in the debate over attacking Iran ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: While the beleaguered Defense Secretary puts out fires, his defenders say critics just want war with Iran, writes John Bowden
Barchart · Apr 22, 2025 Crude Prices Climb as Market Sentiment Improves May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Tuesday closed up +1.23 (+1.95%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0343 (+1.66%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday settled moderately higher. Tuesday's stock rebound improved confidence in the economic outlook and boosted risk-on sentiment in asset markets, lifting crude prices....
Barchart · Apr 22, 2025 Crude Prices Supported as Asset Markets Recover May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is up +1.45 (+2.30%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is up +0.0397 (+1.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are sharply higher. Today's stock rebound has improved confidence in the economic outlook and boosted risk-on sentiment in asset markets, lifting crude prices....
Salon · Apr 22, 2025 Trump’s made for TV madman theory flops Former State Department official Edward Fishman warns that Trump's strategy of global economic chaos will backfire
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025 What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations? Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will move Wednesday to what’s known as the “expert level” — a sign analysts say shows that the talks are moving forward rapidly
Barchart · Apr 21, 2025 Crude Prices Fall as Risk-Off Sentiment Weighs on Commodities May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Monday closed down -1.60 (-2.47%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed down -0.0335 (-1.60%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Monday settled moderately lower. Monday's plunge in equity markets sparked risk-off sentiment in asset markets and weighed on energy prices. Also, the ongoing...
Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2025 Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks Tehran official’s Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia.
Barchart · Apr 21, 2025 Risk-Off Sentiment in Asset Markets Weighs on Crude Prices May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is down -1.67 (-2.58%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is down -0.0408 (-1.94%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately lower. Today's stock sell-off has sparked risk-off sentiment in asset markets and is weighing on energy prices. Also, the ongoing US-China...
The Conversation · Apr 20, 2025 80 years after atomic bombs devastated Japan, Donald Trump’s actions risk nuclear proliferation The policy of every American president since Harry S. Truman has been to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons.