What does Bibi want in the Middle East? 'The war is over," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress last Tuesday, but it isn't. Bangkok Post · Jun 4
‘I’ve seen no data’: Ted Cruz says rising gas prices tied to the Iran conflict won’t be a major factor in the midterms Cruz apparently isn't sweating it. We Got This Covered · Jun 4
UN nuclear watchdog raises 'proliferation' fears over Iran sites VIENNA - The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report seen by AFP on Thursday that a lack of access to Iran's nuclear material posed a "proliferation concern" and called on Teheran to act "constructively". Bangkok Post · Jun 4
Every 2026 World Cup Match in Los Angeles: Dates, Kickoff Times It’s co-host heavy in one of the most populous cities hosting World Cup games. Sports Illustrated · Jun 4
‘I was not at a party’: Marco Rubio reportedly clashes with Democratic senators over his whereabouts during Pakistan talks at a budget hearing Rubio supposedly strongly denied the accusation. We Got This Covered · Jun 4
US lawmakers defy Trump in voting to end Iran war, plan to deny him funds for MAGA insurrectionists Republican lawmakers are showing rare signs of independent thought, voting against President Trump's priorities on Capitol Hill. Recent acts of rebellion include opposing the Iran war without congressional authorization and blocking a controversial fund for alleged Biden administration overreach. While Trump's grip on the GOP remains strong, these small but… The Times of India · Jun 4
Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader lurking in the shadows Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed after a career entirely out of the spotlight as a behind-the-scenes figure, faces the challenge of occupying a role incarnated by his father for most of the Islamic republic's existence. Unlike his father, a prominent opponent of the shah who was president in the… The Economic Times · Jun 4
Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw. AAP · Jun 4
Dina Nayeri: Marjane Satrapi brought Iranian women like me out of hiding The Persepolis author understood us and translated us for the world. We have lost our most eloquent spokesperson The Guardian - UK · Jun 4
‘I don’t care if they’re over, honestly’: Donald Trump says that he doesn’t care about the possible collapse of Iran talks "We don't need NATO." We Got This Covered · Jun 4
First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war The UN nuclear watchdog's latest report reveals no significant shifts in its assessment of Iran's nuclear activities. This comes after three months of US-Israeli military action aimed at preventing Iran from developing atomic weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency continues to seek explanations from Tehran regarding unaccounted-for enriched uranium stockpiles. The Economic Times · Jun 4
American Airlines Cuts Six Routes Across the U.S. Including Los Angeles, Washington DC, Cleveland and More American Airlines is temporarily suspending six domestic routes and lowering its 2026 profit forecast as rising jet fuel costs linked to the war in Iran continue to pressure airline operations and profitability. Latin Times · Jun 4
The Mary Sue · Jun 4 Benjamin Netanyahu Scrambles to Contain the Chaos After a Private Phone Call With Donald Trump Turns Hostile Trump said he was "a little bit perturbed" by Netanyahu’s aggressive stance toward Lebanon.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 RFK Jr’s daughter-in-law reveals she quit Trump team over unsupervised movement of gold and cash by spies Amaryllis Fox Kennedy warns of unchecked spending by the CIA and denies leaving administration over Iran war
The Guardian - US · Jun 4 Trump’s Iran war messaging is not winning over Americans – or their representatives Trump, still negotiating to conclude the war, claims it’s already over. Some Republican lawmakers have had enough
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Middle-class Americans are ‘squeezing more life out of every dollar’ as credit card use increases and retail visits slow, Fed says Behind the affordability crisis is the war in Iran which is driving up energy costs, the U.S. central bank said this week
The Independent UK · Jun 4 The US just had its highest number of people file for unemployment benefits since the Iran war started The war in Iran has injected significant uncertainty into the broader US economy and its labor market
The Independent UK · Jun 4 The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a…
France 24 · Jun 4 France's ban on Israeli weapons at Eurosatory 'shameful', says economy minister Speaking to FRANCE 24, Nir Barkat, Israel's economy minister called France's decision to ban Israeli offensive weapons from the Eurosatory defence fair "shameful", warning that Israel would "bypass France" to reach its customers. He argued Israel had "no choice but to eliminate" Iran's capabilities, and said he preferred "to be…
The Times of India · Jun 4 Kya bot hain! Dr AI will see you now TOI correspondent from Washington: After decades of importing doctors from India, Iran, the Philippines and practically every country with a medical school and an airport, the United States may have found a cheaper solution to its physician shortage, showing the way -- right or wrong, the jury is still out…
AAP · Jun 4 American Airlines temporarily suspends some of its summer routes due to steep jet fuel costs American Airlines is temporarily suspending some routes this summer due to steep jet fuel costs amid the war with Iran
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Major US city tacks on surcharge for taxi rides amid fuel cost rises driven by Iran War The city is also raising base taxi rates for the first time in nearly 10 years next month
France 24 · Jun 4 Strait of Hormuz oil crisis: An opportunity for Syria? In the show this week, we look at how Syria could benefit from the oil crisis triggered by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. After Iran effectively closed the strategic waterway, Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas found itself emerging as a hub for crude oil transported overland from the UAE…