Why Trump's Abraham Accords push is a non-starter Former US President Donald Trump has urged several Muslim nations to join the Abraham Accords, recognizing Israel. This move is linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran. Experts believe this plan faces significant hurdles. The Abraham Accords, brokered during Trump's presidency, established ties between Israel and some Arab nations. However, current… The Economic Times · May 26
UK petrol prices hit fresh Iran war high Latest blow to drivers as petrol jumps The Independent UK · May 26
When will US-Iran war end, Strait of Hormuz reopen? Marco Rubio reveals details after White House launches heavy strikes Iran and the U.S. had indicated progress on a memorandum of understanding that could halt the war and restart shipping through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The Economic Times · May 26
Benjamin Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah in intensified attacks Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “intensify’ attacks against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon in a video shared on social media on Monday (25 May). The Independent UK · May 26
Iran’s access to global internet starts to resume after 88-day blackout End of shutdown comes despite interim court order questioning authority of body overseeing the move The Guardian - UK · May 26
World War 3 fear us back after US strikes in Iran? Iran did not immediately confirm the reported strikes, but state media reported blasts in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, and the Revolutionary Guards Corps said its forces had downed a US drone entering its airspace and fired at an F-35 fighter jet. The Economic Times · May 26
U.S. Says It Launched 'Self-Defense Strikes' Against Iranian Forces But Claims Ceasefire Still In Place The U.S. Central Command said it targeted Iranian forces to protect its troops, but emphasized the ceasefire is still in place as negotiations to end the war reach a critical point. International Business Times · May 26
Oil prices return to 100 dollars a barrel as US carry out strikes in Iran Oil prices have risen to 100 dollars a barrel as waning optimism over a US-Iran peace deal weighs on global energy markets. Evening Standard · May 26
U.S. would only break Iranian ceasefire if there was 'absolutely no alternative,' says Deutsche Bank Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. Fortune · May 26
Oil prices return to 100 dollars a barrel as hopes of Iran peace talks wane It was nonetheless a mixed morning for the financial markets with UK stocks climbing higher and government borrowing costs falling. Evening Standard · May 26
Oil prices surge to $100 a barrel as US-Iran peace hopes fade amid military strikes It was a ‘messy’ morning for global markets, an analyst says The Independent UK · May 26
Stocks Set to Open Higher as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Hold, PCE Inflation Data and Fed Speak Awaited June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.67%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.03% this morning as investors remained hopeful that the latest U.S. strikes on Iran would not derail talks to end the Middle East conflict. Barchart · May 26
The Independent UK · May 26 What a peace deal between Iran and the US could look like as Trump outlines key demands US and Iranian officials negotiators drafted a memorandum of understanding but Trump has asked for several amendements
The Independent UK · May 26 Iran to turn internet back on after record blackout Internet connectivity will remain restricted, even after blackout is lifted
We Got This Covered · May 26 Donald Trump’s ‘peace deal’ collapses as Iran attacks resume, Hormuz to remain closed, price of food and gas to increase US Military fires missiles, assures us this doesn't break ceasefire.
The Guardian - US · May 26 John Cornyn says he’ll back Ken Paxton, who is set to face Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Economic Times · May 26 Rupee slips with Asian peers as hopes of imminent U.S.-Iran peace deal falter The Indian rupee weakened against the dollar as crude oil prices surged amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. State-run banks intervened to cushion the fall. Rising inflation concerns are prompting analysts to anticipate a Reserve Bank of India rate hike, though economists expect rates to remain steady. The…
The Economic Times · May 26 Market Wrap: Sensex falls 479 points, Nifty below 23,950 as bank stocks falter; small, midcaps shine Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed significantly lower on Tuesday, impacted by a downturn in banking, oil and gas, and pharma stocks. Investor sentiment shifted following U.S. strikes in southern Iran, reigniting Middle East conflict concerns. Broader markets, however, showed resilience, with midcap and smallcap indices posting gains.
Radio France Internationale · May 26 Iran switches World Cup base camp to Mexico, as Washington closes door on squad Iran's base camp for the 2026 World Cup was on Tuesday switched from the United States to Mexico, after US authorities refused to host the squad for the tournament, which starts on 11 June in Mexico City.
The Independent UK · May 26 JD Vance hits back at report he’s ‘isolated’ in White House and may drop 2028 bid With the departure of national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, the Vice President’s dovish position on the war with Iran is an increasingly isolated one
The Guardian - UK · May 26 War, what is it good for? Well, it’s a great way for Donald Trump to duck out of his son’s wedding Some say project Iran is a disaster, but as a get-out-of-jail-free card it’s a winner, says the Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
We Got This Covered · May 26 Navy Secretary drops bombshell at Senate hearing, exposes Trump and Hegseth lies over Iran and Taiwan: ‘Just making sure we have everything’ Trump had claimed it was a “good negotiating chip.”