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Today: June 16, 2026
Today: June 16, 2026

Middle East Conflict

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Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, flags more to come

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday in a landmark step in its policy normalisation, signalling readiness

Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, flags more to come
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will be present for the signing of an interim agreement to end the war with the U.S., an Iranian deputy foreign minister said on

Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US
Economy|Environment|Political|World

US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear

Doubts swirled around the U.S.-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as

US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday, a widely expected move that signalled its focus on countering inflation risks from the Middle East

BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war

Benjamin Netanyahu bet that his joint war alongside Donald Trump would topple Iran's clerical rulers and bolster himself ahead of

Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says

EU foreign ministers have not reached a consensus to approve sanctions against Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, EU's top diplomat Kaja

No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says
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US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
World

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences
MidEast|World

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs
Economy|Political|World

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge

U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in May, leading to the largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as the Middle East conflict boosted the

US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge
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Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran

The dollar dropped sharply against major peers on Thursday after President Donald Trump called off plans for renewed U.S. military strikes on Iran at the

Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus

U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on

Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
Business|Economy|World

China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports

China cancelled at short notice two diplomatic meetings planned with the European Union in Beijing this month, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with

China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports
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Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz

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Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data

Goldman Sachs expects the U.S.

Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says

The World Trade Organization said on Friday there were signs global merchandise trade growth may be starting to slow, though it had shown resilience in

Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says
Science|Technology|World

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval
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Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, as

Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say
Business|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|World

European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment

European shares slipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions and fresh jitters over private markets pushed investors

European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
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World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist

Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, buoyed by AI optimism, while oil prices edged higher amid rising uncertainty over a possible

World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist
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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut