Oil prices fell Monday even as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sputtered. Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary route for commercial shipping, but analysts sounded the alarm over worsening risks for tankers: A Kpler analyst said threats to crude shipping were ...
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US-Iran diplomatic efforts collapseUS-Iran diplomatic efforts collapse
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war ruptured on Monday after Tehran denied negotiations would take place, and US President Donald Trump described the country’s leaders as “unbelievably duplicitous.” Trump had previously said talks would resume Monday, but later vowed to blockade Iran until “a Deal, or Total Surrender, is ...
US and Japan vow further yen actionUS and Japan vow further yen action
Following a historic effort to prop up the yen and prevent economic spillover, Japanese and American leaders vowed to intervene further if needed. Japan’s top currency diplomat called the joint action the “culmination” of the US-Japan alliance, while President Donald Trump said it was a “signal of friendship.” The action ...
FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 7FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 7
The US Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing’s 737 Max 7 on Monday after years of delays, boosting the beleaguered aerospace firm’s push to restore its once-sterling reputation. The certification — and several more Boeing is targeting this year — are crucial in getting the company back to profitability, after two ...
Trump declines to call for Max Miller’s resignation amid abuse allegations – liveTrump declines to call for Max Miller’s resignation amid abuse allegations – live
President says he will ‘let the families figure that out’ and calls situation ‘a very sad thing’ when asked if Ohio Republican should step down Sign up for the US Breaking News email On Tuesday, we’ll bring you the latest from Michigan where voters will head to the polls for ...
Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release schemeRapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme
The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is “disgusting” her husband’s killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales. ...
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims strait of Hormuz could open ‘by tomorrow’ as Iran denies any talks taking placeMiddle East crisis live: Trump claims strait of Hormuz could open ‘by tomorrow’ as Iran denies any talks taking place
US president claims talks are ‘not very complex’ as he speaks at White House as Iran’s foreign ministry says there are no talks taking place with US Iran in talks with Oman over shipping route but not US, says Tehran People walk near a billboard depicting Iran’s late supreme leader ...
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beachRussia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea. ...
An unflinching and unsentimental portrayal of warAn unflinching and unsentimental portrayal of war
by Robert Graves. Graves is best known for his historical novels and , set in imperial Rome. But before that, he was best known for his writing about World War I. He was badly wounded at Loos and, alongside Wilfred Owen and his close friend Siegfried Sassoon, was a key ...
Africa’s space race is becoming Washington’s next China challengeAfrica’s space race is becoming Washington’s next China challenge
Yinka’s view A push by African countries to build their own space sectors is reshaping competition between the US and China, as governments on the continent seek partners to supply satellites, finance infrastructure, and develop domestic capabilities. But a new report suggests Washington’s approach may no longer align with what ...