U.S. oil giants Chevron and ExxonMobil reported record profits in Q2 2026 as rising petrol prices strained households, with President Donald Trump criticizing the companies and … Read more
Hamas has accepted a written framework for the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire that includes the disarmament of the group and the withdrawal of Israeli … Read more
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded the Anti-Weaponization Fund to secure confirmation from Republican senators, but a deal granting tax audit immunity to Donald Trump, … Read more
U.S. stocks rallied toward all-time highs on Monday, August 3, 2026, as falling oil prices eased inflation fears. The surge followed President Donald Trump’s decision to … Read more
U.S. equity futures rose Monday after President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran, a move that triggered a sharp decline in oil prices and signaled … Read more
The United States and Japan have carried out a rare joint currency intervention to support the Japanese yen, which had recently weakened to a 40-year low … Read more
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. and Iran will resume negotiations on Monday afternoon. The decision follows Trump’s order to call off planned … Read more
President Donald Trump called off plans for massive new military strikes against Iran on Saturday night, August 2, 2026, after threatening a major escalation earlier that … Read more
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order on Sunday, rescinding a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. The move follows a weekslong standoff with Republican senators … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed Monday that both sides had intervened in markets to strengthen the Japanese yen. The joint action caused … Read more
Israel has communicated serious security concerns to the White House regarding a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, according to Doron Spielman, the spokesperson for Prime Minister … Read more
President Donald Trump announced on August 2 that he has called off planned strikes against Iran to allow for the resumption of peace talks on Monday … Read more