Complex relationship between Trump and Netanyahu continues to undermine Middle East ceasefire Recent exchange of missiles between Iran and Israel highlights diverging views between US president and Israeli PM The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Donald Trump’s ‘stop shooting’ demand is no substitute for a ceasefire THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: More than 100 days into a conflict he initiated, the US president has halted a cycle of retaliatory strikes between Iran and Israel. How long that holds is as uncertain as the dwindling influence he still commands The Independent UK · Jun 8
When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? Bel Trew looks at the tit for tat strikes between Israel and Iran - and Trump’s efforts to stop them When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? The Independent UK · Jun 8
'Almost got into a fight’: Donald Trump-Netanyahu tensions flare over Lebanon US President Trump reportedly clashed with Israeli PM Netanyahu over recent military actions in Lebanon and Iran. A senior US envoy suggested a near confrontation, with Trump urging restraint to avoid derailing diplomatic efforts with Iran. Trump publicly called for an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing his role in brokering a deal. The Times of India · Jun 8
Israeli billionaire slammed for calling Celtic fans 'bigots' for Robbie Keane protest PRO-PALESTINE campaigners have hit out at an Israeli-Canadian billionaire who accused Celtic supporters of “practising pure, unadulterated bigotry… The National (Scotland) · Jun 8
Netanyahu Says Israel Has Halted Attacks Against Iran 'For Now' But Will Respond To Attacks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will halt strikes against Iran "for now" but will resume them if its territory is attacked. International Business Times · Jun 8
Iran and Israel pause strikes after desperate Trump plea – but vow to resume attacks if ceasefire breached The shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel was just about holding after Donald Trump intervened in the latest tit-for-tat strikes, but both sides pledged to resume hostilities if there was any further breach of the deal The Independent UK · Jun 8
Stocks mixed amid lack of Middle East progress The FTSE 100 closed up 5.15 points at 10,373.20. Evening Standard · Jun 8
Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait A US Navy drone has found and rescued two helicopter crew members after they went down in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying they're OK. AAP · Jun 8
Renewed Middle East Hostilities Boost Crude Oil Prices July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is up +1.31 (+1.45%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is up +0.0450 (+1.48%). Crude oil prices are moving sharply higher today amid a flare-up in hostilities between Iran and Israel that threatens to derail a truce and complicate negotiations to end the... Barchart · Jun 8
Barchart · Jun 8 Stocks Rally as Buyers Return After AI-Led Selloff The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.39%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.00%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Economic Times · Jun 8 Why is the US stock market rallying big today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge on AI boom — Nvidia and Intel jump as Nasdaq significantly outperformed both the Dow and S&P US Stock Market Rallies Monday as Tech Leads Rebound After Friday's Selloff: The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 51,000. The S&P 500 advanced nearly 1%. The Nasdaq gained more than 1.5%, leading the rebound. Intel soared 11% on a major Google AI chip order, while Nvidia and Micron climbed…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 Iran war: who is fighting and why? Arch-enemies Israel and Iran have returned to active confrontation while Donald Trump tries to present himself as mediator
Barchart · Jun 8 Dollar Falls Back as Stocks Recover The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2-month high today and is down by -0.14%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower today after stocks pushed higher, which curbs liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, crude prices fell from early highs today and dragged the dollar lower...
International Business Times UK · Jun 8 Inside Putin's Fiery St. Petersburg Rant: Nuclear Enriched Uranium, Trump Defended, and the Threat to Europe Vladimir Putin defended Donald Trump and addressed nuclear concerns at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, highlighting Russia's diplomatic role amid tensions in Iran and Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 Will Iran give up on ceasefire talks as strait of Hormuz blockade continues? Chokehold on shipping route draws Houthis in Yemen back into conflict as commenters see ‘no turning back’
Barchart · Jun 8 Stocks Push Higher as Chipmakers and AI Companies Rebound The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.59%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.70%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Latin Times · Jun 8 Trump Urged Netanyahu Not to Retaliate, Yet Israel Struck Iran Within Hours in Latest Sign of Rift Between Leaders The escalation came after Trump said Netanyahu would ultimately have "no choice" but to accept any agreement negotiated by Washington with Tehran because "I call the shots"
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Iran and Israel halt strikes after Trump tells both sides to ‘stop shooting’ Despite the clashes, the US president says peace talks are progressing ‘subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way’.
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Iran halts strikes on Israel after Trump intervention – what we know IN FULL
The National (Scotland) · Jun 8 Labour urged to step in as illegal Israeli settlements sold at UK event CAMPAIGNERS have hit out at an event in London which is openly advertising the sale of land in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying…