Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation
Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.
US risks falling into ‘escalation trap’ if it deploys troops in Iran
Analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the US risks falling into an escalation trap if it launches a ground assault in Iran.
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran’s hold on the waterway.
Murder of UK politician Ann Widdecombe was ‘targeted attack’, police say
Investigators are looking into what motivated the killing and how much preparation was involved.
US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble
Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.
Sudan faces escalating hunger crisis due to war and Hormuz disruption – WFP
Renewed conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments, worsening hunger in Sudan.
Trump meets with Iraq Prime Minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.
Cuba’s power grid collapses again, triggering third blackout in 10 days
Millions lost power as Cuba’s fifth nationwide blackout of 2026 hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation
The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.
Israeli attack on north Gaza police station kills eight
Gaza's interior ministry denounces 'horrific massacre' that killed station chief, other police personnel and a civilian.















