A barbecue needn’t cost you a sausage Brief letters: Simplicity over luxury | Sanctions on Iran | Strait answers | Charabanc comedy | Short yet Wapping The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
Bulletin world briefing: France’s heatwave turns deadly and Trump threatens to take over Iran Toddlers found dead inside car in France amid heatwave temperatures Trump’s new Iran threat if country attempts to close Strait of Hormuz Qatar gas facility explosion kills 13 with dozens more injured Ebola death toll reaches grim new milestone in Congo Quebec town makes history by granting legal rights to… The Independent UK · Jun 22
Inside the Terrifying 30-Day Window Where Crude Oil Prices Could Double to $135 Dan Dicker warns that thinning oil stockpiles and fragile Iran talks could push crude from about $75 to $135 a barrel within a month. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Lebanon 'Deconfliction Mechanism' Would Limit Israeli Responses To 'Imminent Threats'; Netanyahu Says IDF Has 'Freedom Of Action' The "deconfliction mechanism" for Lebanon agreed by the U.S. and Iran excludes Israel, according to a new report. International Business Times · Jun 22
Canada’s immigration policies are creating new barriers for international students The official mandate of Canada’s Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) department is to build “a stronger Canada through immigration programs, citizenship services, refugee protection and issuing Canadian travel documents.” The Conversation · Jun 22
Crude Oil Prices Tumble on US-Iran Peace Progress July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -1.92 (-2.51%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0276 (-0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains and are sharply lower. Crude prices retreated today on signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, including a waiver on... Barchart · Jun 22
This Strait of Hormuz Concession Creates a Possible Catalyst for Iamgold Stock. 1 Options Trade to Make Here. Although the Iran peace agreement represents a massive sigh of relief for global markets, investors ought to keep a close eye on gold miner IAG stock. Barchart · Jun 22
Trump’s newest obsession seems to be over the number 22 - but nobody knows what it means He has claimed the US destroyed 22 Iranian ships, said he proved 22 economists wrong and said he recently met with 22 medical specialists The Independent UK · Jun 22
Stocks Erase Early Gains as Alphabet and Software Companies Fall The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.38%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 22
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday Indian markets ended higher on Monday, snapping Friday's pause in momentum. Investors will track US-Iran developments, technical levels, sectoral trends, weekly expiry volatility and key stock-specific action on Tuesday. Banking, utilities and healthcare stocks remained supportive, while broader market sentiment stayed positive despite monsoon-related concerns. The Economic Times · Jun 22
Wall Street ends mixed as investors focus on Iran talks US stocks have closed mostly lower as investors assess progress in the latest round of negotiations involving the United States and Iran. AAP · Jun 22
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Tuesday Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad on Tuesday for a state visit, aiming to bolster diplomatic ties and discuss regional developments with Pakistan's top leadership. This visit, following Iran's recent talks with the US, will explore deepening cooperation in trade, energy, and security. President Pezeshkian will meet with President… The Economic Times · Jun 22
'The Strait of Hormuz Is Not Your Personal Casino': Iran Mocks Trump After Fresh Threat Iran and Trump trade sharp threats over the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise, with fiery exchanges over sovereignty, oil security, and regional military escalation. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Dollar Recovers as Euro Retreats on Dovish Lagarde Comments The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.12% and just below last Friday's 13-month high. The dollar erased early losses today and moved higher after the euro declined when ECB President Lagarde pushed back against any additional tightening of monetary policy by the ECB due to the US-Iran... Barchart · Jun 22
The Conversation · Jun 22 Will the US-Iran talks in Switzerland deliver peace? It’s unlikely When it was signed at the end of the G7 summit on June 17, the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) was hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough. By reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions and launching a 60-day negotiating process, it felt like a positive step on the road to…
Latin Times · Jun 22 President Trump Says Iran Conflict Taught Him This Regarding His Limits to Power: Report Trump acknowledged that reaching a deal with Tehran was the best outcome for Americans, arguing that the alternatives could have worsened global oil shortages.
International Business Times · Jun 22 U.S. Authorizes Iranian Oil Sales After JD Vance Says Tehran Will Allow Nuclear Inspectors Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has authorized the sale of Iranian oil following progress in talks between the countries.
International Business Times UK · Jun 22 The 2027 Social Security Trap: Why a Historic 'Trump Bump' Raise Threatens to Cut Payouts by 22% A Trump‑fuelled surge in inflation is setting up one of the biggest 'Trump bump' rises in decades for 2027, but it is also accelerating the programme's path towards projected 22% benefit cuts in 2032.
Barchart · Jun 22 Stocks Supported by Strength in Chipmakers and AI-Infrastructure Stocks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.20%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Economic Times · Jun 22 12 Indians among 13 killed in blast at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex during restart A devastating explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex has claimed thirteen lives and injured sixty-six. The incident occurred during the restart of operations following an earlier Iranian attack. While authorities cite a 'technical accident,' the blast has raised concerns about the safety of ramping up production from facilities impacted…
International Business Times · Jun 22 Oil Continues To Drop As U.S. Treasury Authorizes Iranian Oil Sales Oil prices continued to drop on Monday following progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran and the Treasury Department's authorization of Iranian oil sales under a 60-day license.
Roll Call · Jun 22 This week: Lawmakers feel the summer sweat The solstice this weekend marked the start of astronomical summer — and in Washington, D.C., that means the legislative clock is ticking. Lawmakers are eager to head home and campaign on a housing bill that’s nearing passage, but progress on several other issues has stalled, and it’s unclear whether a…
The Economic Times · Jun 22 US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce deal Washington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21. This move, part of an interim deal to de-escalate tensions, offers significant relief to Iran's energy sector. The decision could boost Iranian oil shipments, potentially alleviating global…
The Independent UK · Jun 22 FACT FOCUS: Netanyahu's claims about Iran's nuclear program run counter to public evidence Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran would have developed a nuclear weapon and used it on Israel were it not for the two wars of the past year
Bangkok Post · Jun 22 Vance hails 'good foundation' for Iran deal after direct talks BURGENSTOCK — United States Vice President JD Vance declared Monday that a "very good foundation" had been laid for negotiations towards a final deal with Iran, after a marathon session of direct talks at a mountain-top resort Switzerland.