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The week that was in international affairs: Saudi joins US strikes in Iraq, Ukraine targets Russian e-commerce giant

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are covering the expanding scope of the US-Iran war before Trump’s sudden halt to the strikes, again; Ukraine’s targeting of Russian e-commerce company Wildberries and why this matters; Kazakh President Tokayev’s plain-speak to Putin; migrant rush at Spanish…

The Times of India · Aug 3

Iranian Leadership Rejected There Are Ongoing Talks With The U.S.; Trump Is Calling Them Out

President Donald Trump accused Iranian leadership of being "unbelievably duplicitous" after a top official denied the country had requested talks with the U.S.

International Business Times · Aug 3

Trump heads west as Senate eyes pre-midterm recess

Just as Senate GOP leaders plan to begin moving several big-ticket items ahead of a planned August recess, President Donald Trump will head out west for a Los Angeles-area fundraiser and an economic speech in Las Vegas. Trump is set to return to Washington, D.C., Wednesday night — when the…

Roll Call · Aug 3

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday

Indian equities rallied sharply as easing oil prices following renewed US-Iran talks boosted sentiment. Sensex gained 544 points and Nifty surged 1.6%, adding nearly Rs 5 lakh crore in market value, while FII inflows, a stronger rupee and upbeat earnings supported optimism.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Talks Resume to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is down -4.87 (-5.75%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.1186 (-3.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with gasoline falling to a 3-week low. Easing tensions in the Middle East are weighing on crude prices today after...

Barchart · Aug 3

July’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

Crude oil and oil products posted impressive gains in July as the on-again-off-again war in Iran continues to take center stage in the commodities asset class.

Barchart · Aug 3

What Iranian Dissidents Can Learn About Regime Change From the Mistakes of 1979

A regretful rebel talks about what he learned from his participation in Iran’s Islamic revolution.

Reason · Aug 3

Oil prices drop after Trump cancels strikes on Iran amid peace talks

Brent crude oil fell below 83 US dollars (£61.73) a barrel on Monday, down nearly 6%.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Iraq Is Struggling To Get Its Oil Through The Hormuz Strait. It's Offering Millions In Discounts To Those Daring To Take It

Iraq's state oil marketer is offering millions in discounts to potential buyers daring to load up its crude and take it through the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Aug 3

Iran deja vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back

President Trump repeatedly threatened Iran with military action during the ongoing conflict. He then withdrew these threats, citing diplomatic progress and allied requests. Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia and the UAE influenced his decisions to avoid escalation.

The Economic Times · Aug 3