Silicon Valley Is Building Armed Robots For The Battlefield. Washington Is Clearing The Way For Their Use The debate over armed robots has intensified amid the wars in Iran and Ukraine. International Business Times · Jul 20
"We hit them very hard": Trump says latest US strikes on Iran honour troops killed in conflict US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it would pay "many times over" for every American soldier killed after Washington announced three new military fatalities and one service member missing over the weekend. The Economic Times · Jul 20
'Will not be arrested in US': Trump responds to Mamdani's Netanyahu remarks Donald Trump stated Benjamin Netanyahu will not face arrest in the United States. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani considered legal actions against the Israeli leader. Netanyahu faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for alleged crimes. Mamdani believes the Prime Minister belongs in The Hague for his actions. Trump… The Times of India · Jul 20
The Iran War Is Back, Sort Of The U.S.-Iranian peace memorandum has broken down, and violence is slowly ramping back up to a full-on war. Four Americans paid the price this weekend. Reason · Jul 20
19-Year-Old Texan Killed During Iranian Attack in Jordan: Who Was Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales? Two US soldiers, including 19-year-old Pvt Isabella Gonzales, were killed in an Iranian missile attack on a Jordanian base, highlighting the escalating US-Iran conflict and sparking political debate. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
'Will pay many times over': Trump warns Iran after US troop deaths in Jordan US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Iran would face a heavy response for every American soldier killed, following the deaths of two US service members in an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan. The Times of India · Jul 20
Trump shares poll showing majority of Americans want the Iran War to end IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 20
US releases identities of 19- and 25-year-old soldiers killed by Iran IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 20
'Cherry-picking numbers': Trump admin slams report claiming Pentagon withheld data on troop injuries in Iran war The Pentagon has allegedly withheld information about dozens of American service members injured in Iranian strikes on US bases in Jordan, The New York Times reported. The Times of India · Jul 20
Two French diplomats subjected to ‘extremely serious act of intimidation’ in Iran, FM Barrot says France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday said two French embassy officials had been subject to an “extremely serious act of intimidation” by Iranian security services in Iran the day before, having been held and interrogated for hours. One of them was also subjected to physical abuse, he said. France 24 · Jul 20
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday Indian markets ended lower as escalating Iran-US tensions and rising crude prices weighed on sentiment. Analysts expect geopolitical risks, inflation and central bank actions to remain in focus, while resilient Q1 earnings support selective opportunities. Nifty faces resistance at 24,400 and support near 24,100. The Economic Times · Jul 20
Ryanair's Profits Just Fell By A Third Over Higher Fuel Prices And The Iran War. Its Stock Dropped Ryanair warned that rising fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty are putting additional pressure on weaker European carriers ahead of the winter season. International Business Times · Jul 20
Expansion of US strikes on Iran leads to more retaliation across the Gulf The United States launched another round of airstrikes on Iran after a US service member was killed in Iraq, while Iran retaliated with attacks on US allies Kuwait and Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. The escalation has raised fears of a wider regional war and disrupted shipping… The Economic Times · Jul 20
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia amid Strait of Hormuz fighting Group said that the move was ‘based on the equation of “an eye for an eye”, effective immediately’ The Independent UK · Jul 20
Barchart · Jul 20 Crude Prices Erase Early Gains on Possible US-Iran Truce Proposal August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -0.33 (-0.40%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.0158 (-0.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains and turned lower after Reuters reported that mediators had proposed a 10-day ceasefire between the US and Iran. Prices initially...
Sports Illustrated · Jul 20 One Thing We Learned About All 48 World Cup Teams A brilliant 2026 World Cup is in the books, with Spain continuing its second dominant cycle of the 21st century.
Barchart · Jul 20 Broader Market Boosted by Chipmaker Strength The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.51%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.20%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Trump posts poll showing that most Americans back ending his Iran war – even as he ramps it up The White House framed the June 29 poll findings as ‘TRUST IN TRUMP’
The Economic Times · Jul 20 Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran war Gulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ties with Arab nations. This strategic shift complicates Pakistan's role as a mediator with Iran. The country faces challenges in fulfilling extensive military commitments to multiple nations. Pakistan must balance economic…
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Two US service members killed by Iranian attacks identified by Pentagon These deaths bring the total number of U.S. service members killed in the ongoing conflict with Iran to 17
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Gas is back above $4 a gallon as renewed fighting in Iran war causes prices to spike Consumers have made trade-offs to afford gas, including putting off necessary vehicle maintenance and cutting back on subscription services
Bangkok Post · Jul 20 US-Iran strikes: latest developments DUBAI - Iran's president said his country is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic and Tehran hit Gulf states.
Euronews · Jul 20 Yemen’s Houthis threaten Bab el-Mandeb closure in embargo on Saudi Arabia The Iran-backed Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of attacking Sana'a airport and maintaining a years-long blockade, putting one of the world's busiest shipping lanes at risk.
Barchart · Jul 20 Dollar Firms With T-Note Yields and Crude Prices The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.17% today. The dollar is moving higher today as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. The...
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Pentagon withheld information on dozens of US military injuries in Iran war: report The Pentagon has called the accusations ‘baseless and malicious’