A major US-Saudi mining investment program is shifting its focus to Iran’s reconstruction. During Trump’s visit to Riyadh last year, the US investment firm Burkhan World signed a $9 billion MOU with the Saudi mining firm Grand Mines, aimed at strengthening Saudi access to critical mineral supply chains. Originally, the ...
Month: June 2026
Iran’s energy weapon workedIran’s energy weapon worked
Tim’s view The deal signed yesterday between Washington and Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz proved Iran’s energy weapon was powerful enough to take on the world’s mightiest military and come out ahead. Earlier in the conflict, US President Donald Trump repeatedly stressed that the war could only end ...
Apple to raise prices as memory chip costs surgeApple to raise prices as memory chip costs surge
Apple said it would increase prices on some of its products in response to the surging cost of memory chips, which analysts predict could rise even further in coming months. The rapid rollout of AI infrastructure has sent demand for semiconductors soaring, with the cost of memory rising around 90% ...
UK special election could reshape politicsUK special election could reshape politics
Roughly 70,000 voters in a mostly suburban part of northwest England will today determine the fate of the UK government. Andy Burnham, the Manchester mayor, is aiming to win a special election by appealing for grand national renewal — and promising to address frustrations over local traffic congestion. Burnham leads ...
US-Iran truce sparks frustration in IsraelUS-Iran truce sparks frustration in Israel
The US-Iran truce sparked frustration in Israel, potentially upending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection bid and fracturing the country’s ties with Washington. Israeli media condemned the deal Washington signed with Tehran as “a catastrophic capitulation” and “a betrayal.” With parliamentary elections due by October, Netanyahu’s party has scrapped plans to ...
Middle East crisis live: US will restart military action if Iran does not uphold deal, says HegsethMiddle East crisis live: US will restart military action if Iran does not uphold deal, says Hegseth
Pete Hegseth said the US is prepared to reimpose a blockade against Iran if it fail to fulfil its commitments under the agreement Reaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity Analysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war Donald Trump had ...
Trump signs 14-point peace agreement with Iran – videoTrump signs 14-point peace agreement with Iran – video
Donald Trump has agreed a peace plan with Iran to end hostilities. The memorandum of understanding was signed at the Palace of Versailles shortly before a dinner hosted by the French president. Trump has suggested that if he had not struck a deal, the strait of Hormuz would never have ...
Trump’s war accomplished nothing – the Iran deal is proof | Kenneth RothTrump’s war accomplished nothing – the Iran deal is proof | Kenneth Roth
A leaked version of the agreement shows the US is in a weaker position than before the war No one gets a Nobel peace prize for ending a war he started, let alone for a pointless war of aggression that set back the causes that supposedly prompted the conflict. No ...
The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’
As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large cut of their earnings Markuss Hussle wants his online students to understand one thing: he knows how to make money. There is no subtlety involved. ...
Here’s something London can be envious of: when New York parties, it really parties | Emma BrockesHere’s something London can be envious of: when New York parties, it really parties | Emma Brockes
A riot of joy and hugging and screaming followed the Knicks’ historic win. Britons can be jolly (Arsenal fans just were), but this was the gold standard There was a moment on Sunday morning when, scrolling through pages of content celebrating the New York Knicks’ spectacular NBA championship win in ...