Rubio: Iran ‘Begging’ for US Deal but Not Ready
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran is 'begging' for a deal with the US to end hostilities but is not yet ready to accept one, according to Al Jazeera.
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US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The U.S. signed a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to the Energy Department. The deal includes a 123 agreement and a bilateral safeguards agreement, aiming to support a decades-long partnership.
China Economic Growth Falls Sharply to 4.3% in Q2
China's economy grew by 4.3% in the second quarter of 2026, falling short of its revised annual target of 4.5%-5% and marking the weakest quarterly expansion since the end of 2022, according to official data.
Strait of Hormuz ‘Faultline’ Exposes Weakness of US-Iran Deal
The fragile 'no war, no peace' situation since the US and Iran signed a tentative deal last month now seems to have tipped into war, according to BBC.
Broadcom Stock Rises on $30 Billion Apple Deal and AI Momentum
Broadcom stock climbed after the company secured a $30 billion chip deal with Apple, expanding its role in AI infrastructure and U.S. manufacturing. According to TIKR.com, the agreement includes producing 15 billion chips and a $1.5 billion investment in a Colorado facility.
Killings Continue on Del Monte Farm in Kenya After G4S Hired
Bereaved families and politicians have raised alarm about continued killings on Del Monte’s pineapple farm in Kenya, despite the company hiring a British security firm to replace its in-house security team after previous deaths were exposed by the Guardian, according to the source.
Oil Prices Leap as Trump Reinstates Hormuz Blockade
Oil prices rose 5% on Monday as Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and will charge other countries to pass through the strait of Hormuz, according to The Guardian.
California leads lawsuit to block $110B Paramount-Warner Bros merger
Twelve U.S. states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit in federal court to block Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the merger would harm competition and consumers.
Energy Transfer Stock Gains 19% in 2026 Amid Stable Infrastructure Model
Energy Transfer (ET) stock has risen 19% in 2026 despite broader market volatility, driven by its stable, fee-based infrastructure model. The company reported $2.98 billion in operating income for Q1 2026, a 20% increase year-over-year.
Le Pen and Bardella’s Power Struggle: Photo Shows Who’s in Charge
Jordan Bardella's stern expression in a recent photo has sparked discussion about his role in the National Rally as party leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president in 2027, according to BBC.
Deutsche U-Boote: From WWII History to Modern Tech Deals
Kanada has awarded a historic contract to German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to supply up to twelve submarines, the largest order in the company’s history, according to Euronews.
Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals
Most developing countries spent more repaying foreign debt than on education in 2025, according to a UN report. Global aid to education is expected to drop by 30% by 2027.
Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as US-Iran tensions escalate
Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, dealing a new blow to energy markets already reeling from the biggest supply disruption in history, according to Al Jazeera.
Ukrainian Agent Accused of Murder Changes Story in Monaco Case
A Ukrainian intelligence agent accused of murdering the woman suspected in the Monaco bomb plot has denied pulling the trigger, according to court proceedings in Kyiv.
WHO Report: Cancer Cases Expected to Soar Worldwide
Global cancer cases are projected to rise dramatically, according to a recent World Health Organization report.