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'Waiting for you': Trump says empty tankers heading to US, flaunts oil, gas reserves amid Iran talks

President Donald Trump highlighted America's vast oil and gas reserves, asserting they surpass the combined output of the next two leading nations, boasting superior quality. Meanwhile, delegations from the US and Iran, including key diplomats and envoys, arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks concerning the Middle East conflict.

The Times of India

US-Iran ceasefire: JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead talks as fragile truce hangs in balance - watch

US Vice President JD Vance is in Islamabad for critical talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile ceasefire and pursue peace in the Middle East. The negotiations, brokered by Pakistan, face significant hurdles, including Iran's preconditions for a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release. Tensions remain high amid regional violence…

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Watch: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes talks with US amid fragile ceasefire

A high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the US, aiming to stabilize a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Iran has set preconditions, including asset release and a Lebanon ceasefire, while expressing distrust of Washington. The US warns against "bad faith" negotiations, seeking to reopen the Strait…

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Middle East top of agenda as Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday for their first official talks, with the war in the Middle East and concerns over Lebanon set to dominate the agenda.

Radio France Internationale

TotalEnergies closes key Saudi refinery after attacks

TotalEnergies has shut a major Saudi refinery after attacks, as Middle East disruptions force it to halt about 15% of its output.

Euronews

S&P Futures Waver With All Eyes on Key U.S. Inflation Data, U.S.-Iran Talks Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as investors cautiously await key U.S. inflation data to gauge the impact of higher oil prices stemming from the Middle East conflict.

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Zelensky confirms Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in the Middle East

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Will Bitcoin Crash? Economist Warns BTC Could Still Hit $0 Amid $70K Rally

Bitcoin surged to a weekly high following a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, easing fears of conflict in the Middle East. However, analysts warn the optimism may be fragile.

International Business Times UK

Japan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows

It will be the second time Japan, which is heavily dependent on Middle East oil, has dipped into its strategic reserves since Iran war began

The Guardian - AU

Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened

US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a deal

The Guardian - AU

Can the Middle East ceasefire hold?

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Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert Q&A

The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel’s largest offensive…

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Iranians Say Trump's War Is Punishing Civilians, Not Just The Regime

Iranian civilians say US strikes are damaging lives and livelihoods, not just the regime, as ceasefire tensions grow across the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

Why is Anthony Albanese visiting Singapore amid Australia’s fuel crisis – and what could come from it?

The Middle East conflict has shaken both nations: Australia is facing shortfalls of oil, while Singapore’s gas supply is under threat

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BA adds more flights to India as it shifts away from Middle East

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British Airways drops key Middle East route and cuts flights from Heathrow to Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv

The airline will step up flights to India and Africa as it pivots away from Gulf

Barchart

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Oil Rebounds Amid Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, PCE Inflation and GDP Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.31%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.25% this morning as oil prices advanced amid waning optimism about the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

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How the Middle East conflict will impact air travel: From fares to fuel costs

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The Guardian - AU

Australian spy plane operators in Middle East not sharing intel with US for offensive operations, defence boss says

Information on drones and other threats being shared but defence chief confirms crew taking ‘active steps’ to only contribute to defensive actions

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No ‘Dalali’, no voice: Jaishankar’s snark can’t steal Islamabad’s ceasefire limelight

Israel has bombed Lebanon despite a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, putting a fragile Pakistan-brokered truce in West Asia at risk. After the no-holds-barred Israeli bombing that killed over 100 people, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz once more.

The Times of India

Middle East peace push: Iranian delegation to arrive in Pakistan for high-level talks

An Iranian delegation is arriving in Pakistan for high-level talks based on a 10-point framework, while a US delegation led by Vice-President JD Vance is also set to engage in negotiations. These diplomatic efforts follow a US-announced ceasefire, though hostilities persist in Lebanon, with Iran alleging violations.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Albanese says Middle East ceasefire must include Lebanon; Clooney calls out Trump; and the rise of Korean fried chicken

Joint statement calling for aid worker protections also signed by Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and the UK

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What difference will the ceasefire in the Middle East make, and will it hold?

In today’s newsletter: The truce offers a reprieve after weeks of turmoil, but unresolved disputes and competing interpretations of what was agreed, threaten to pull the region back toward crisis at a moment’s notice

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Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel – as it happened

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Australia urges Lebanon’s inclusion in Middle East ceasefire amid escalating Israeli strikes on Beirut

PM calls pause in hostilities a ‘fragile peace’ as Australia issues joint call with Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and UK for aid worker protections

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