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Why crude oil is falling fast today: Oil prices crash below $88 as US-Iran peace deal hopes send Brent crude, WTI oil and energy markets lower

Oil prices crashed below $88 after reports said a US-Iran draft agreement gained preliminary acceptance in Washington. Brent crude fell near $91, while WTI crude dropped below $88. Markets are now pricing peace instead of conflict. The shift shows how geopolitical risk, the Strait of Hormuz, and global energy supply…

The Economic Times

Israel Reportedly Lost Every Back Channel to Washington It Used to Use Against American Presidents

Benjamin Netanyahu's influence in Washington diminishes as Trump's control over the GOP limits his political manoeuvring, while Democratic support for Israel continues to erode.

International Business Times UK

Iran Says It Will Negotiate 'When Necessary' and Fight 'When Necessary' as US Talks Move Forward

The country's parliament speaker said Washington was "neither genuinely pursuing a ceasefire nor committed to meaningful dialogue"

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DC/DOX Film Festival: A kaleidoscope of America and beyond

Jason Dick talks with Sky Sitney about this year’s DC/DOX documentary film festival, which brings to Washington a slate of more than 100 nonfiction movies about Billie Jean King, Earth Wind and Fire, AI, a Washington Commanders superfan, Sea Monkeys and even Yugoslavian leader Josip Tito’s parrot. Show Notes:

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Lula Brands Marco Rubio 'Mortal Enemy' of Latin America as Trump Admin Targets Brazil With New Tariff Threats

Latin Times

First Thing: Zelenskyy says he told Trump that Putin was ‘playing games’ with Washington

In an exclusive interview, Ukraine’s president says he believes the war will be won when Russian society feels its impact. Plus, why California’s election count is taking so long (hint: it’s not fraud)

The Guardian - UK

'Dwarfish Thief!' Iran Mocks America With Shakespeare Quote After Billion-Dollar Crypto Seizure

Iran counters US claims of seizing £740 million in crypto assets with a Shakespearean quote, highlighting ongoing tensions over sanctions and frozen assets amid indirect negotiations.

International Business Times UK

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Analysis: Chinese President Xi's silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Chinese and North Korean state-run media devoted thousands of words to President Xi Jinping’s summit with leader Kim Jong Un in North Korea this week but didn't mention a key matter for Washington: the North’s steadfast pursuit of nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States and its allies in…

The Independent UK

Rahm Emanuel eyes White House run as he declares: ‘Tough times require a tough leader’

The one-time Democratic congressman, White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor and U.S. ambassador to Japan hasn't formally announced his ambition to return to power in Washington

The Independent UK

How much is EU trade with the US falling?

Exports to the US dropped by nearly a third in the first three months of 2026, as the EU prepares to implement its side of a trade deal with Washington.

Euronews

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Chinese companies

China said Tuesday that it “firmly opposed” the US decision to blacklist major Chinese companies including Alibaba and Baidu, after Washington accused them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warned against what it called the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese firms and called on Washington to correct its decision.

France 24

Killing the mood: smartphones reduce birth rate

WASHINGTON — As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit -- the smartphone.

Bangkok Post

Golf club attack after Washington state man allegedly encounters woman in the backseat of his car

He says he thought it was a prank.

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US judge nixes Donald Trump's $100k H-1B fee

A US judge has blocked President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unauthorized tax. The ruling, a significant setback for the administration's immigration restrictions, found the fee exceeded congressional authority. This decision offers relief to employers and foreign professionals, particularly in India's tech sector, who faced prohibitive costs.

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Trump Says Both Sides Want Ceasefire as Iran Announces End of Military Operation Against Israel

US President Donald Trump says both Israel and Iran seek an immediate ceasefire as Iran announces end to military operations against Israel following first post-April truce missile exchanges.

The Economic Times

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba are aiding China's military

America has released a new list of Chinese companies it believes support Beijing's military. Major firms like Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD are included. Other companies like WuXi AppTec and RoboSense Technology are also on the list. While not imposing immediate sanctions, the Pentagon will stop contracting with these firms in…

The Independent UK

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 Times of India

PIO Nithya Raman surges into LA Mayoral runoff spot, triggering Trump fury over another 'stolen' election

TOI correspondent from Washington: Five days after polls closed in Los Angeles, Indian-American progressive Nithya Raman has staged a late surge to overtake Republican backed celebrity candidate Spencer Pratt and move into second place in the race for mayor of America’s second-largest city, setting up what increasingly looks like a…

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Latin Times

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"

Latin Times

Mamdani Infuriates Congressional Hispanic Caucus With Endorsement of Progressive Candidate

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opened a new front in the Democratic Party's internal war, this time with Latino power players in Washington. Mamdani's decision to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District, has infuriated members of the…

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Trump says the U.S. 250th anniversary will be ‘a Rally to end all Rallies’ in Washington, after he canceled his Kennedy Center concert series

Trump cancels concert series, announces 250th anniversary rally.

International Business Times UK

Influential Sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Describes Call For Denuclearisation as 'US Fantasy'

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong rejects US calls for denuclearisation, labelling them outdated. Her remarks highlight Pyongyang's commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal amid international tensions.

Euronews

Public ownership of AI? US officials eye stake in tech revolution

From Washington to Brussels, the fight over who controls artificial intelligence is reaching a turning point, and history suggests the public has always had to wrestle essential technology from completely private control.

International Business Times UK

Monsignor Stephen Rossetti Removed as Exorcist After Claiming Most UFOs Are 'Demons'

A Washington priest was removed from his exorcism duties after linking UFOs to demonic presence, sparking debate on the intersection of faith and fringe theories.

The Economic Times

After 2 months and 4 interview rounds, candidate from Washington receives lowball offer, but rejecting it politely leads to unexpected workplace drama, putting his current job in jeopardy

A Reddit user's decision to reject a job offer over an $18,000 salary gap took an unexpected turn when their current employer received an employment verification call less than 24 hours later. The timing sparked online debate, with many questioning whether someone connected to the hiring process may have contacted…

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