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New talks last chance for Iran to forge deal, avoid escalation of US strikes: Trump

Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations will focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States' concerns about its nuclear programme.

4 Aug 2026 7:13 am
US: 25 Democratic States sue Trump against forced-labour tariffs on 60 countries

The 25 states moved the US Court of International Trade on Monday against the Trump administration for again implementing tariffs on several countries, contending that it will raise costs for consumers and businesses nationwide.

4 Aug 2026 6:51 am
Trump says Iran talks to begin Monday after scrapping attack

Trump suggested a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be close, and said he would also continue to pursue a path to end Irans nuclear program

3 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Iran says no current talks with US; in talks with Oman

Temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz being discussed with Oman: Iran

3 Aug 2026 1:25 pm
Scientists detect sharp acceleration in global warming: Study

Rate nearly double the 1970-2015 average; 1.5C threshold could be breached before 2030 if trend continues

3 Aug 2026 9:36 am
US dollar drops sharply against Japanese yen after market interventions

Before late last week, the dollar was trading above 163 yen, touching 40-year highs. After regulators were suspected of stepping in, it fell below 160 yen.

3 Aug 2026 8:25 am
WHO warns of intensifying Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as cases spread to five provinces

The outbreak, which was initially confined to the Mongbwalu health zone in Ituri province, has spread over the past two months to 49 health zones across five provinces namely Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Ul and Tshopo.

2 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Iran names Saudi, UAE, Qatar and Israeli energy sites as targets if Trump orders new strikes

The warning comes as a US official told Axios that Trump is seriously contemplating strikes on Iranian energy targets, though no final decision has been taken

2 Aug 2026 11:06 am
Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, US to stop new strikes

Israel has agreed to join the US in the commitment to try to complete the agreement with Iran that would bring about an end to the war, says Trump

2 Aug 2026 9:11 am
Dollar logs its worst week in over 3 months amid Fed doubts

Traders boosted their bullish dollar bets ahead of the Fed meeting, turning the most upbeat since 2014 as of Tuesday, according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released Friday

1 Aug 2026 10:02 am