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U.K. defends sanctions on Israeli settlements after 30-day consulate closure order
Britain’s foreign minister Ed Miliband said the U.K. “could not simply stand by because we feared Israeli reaction.”
Trump’s oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading
Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments as the Iran war has moved energy markets. CNBC analyzed his holdings, trades and estimated gains.
How much does it cost to move a midterm prediction market? Not much
Interested parties could seek to move prediction markets to give a perceived boost to a candidate who is struggling to gain momentum or attention.
Trump told Putin U.S.-Russia ties could be ‘fully restored’ with swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
The leaders were said to have discussed recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow and Kyiv as peace talks remain stalled.
‘This is not a joke’: Iceland condemns Trump’s post showing island under American flag
Denmark and Mexico also objected, underscoring the diplomatic backlash to Trump’s territorial ambitions.
The world’s highest paid leader is set for a 64% pay rise. Here’s how others compare
Wong announced ministerial salaries will be adjusted upwards after 15 years, with his annual pay package rising to 3.6 million Singapore dollars
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs worth CA$27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Duties on Canadian imports of U.S. steel and aluminum products have doubled to 50% as a trade war between Washington and Ottawa intensifies.
U.S. downplays Iran’s seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait
The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump insists oil prices will drop fast once the Iran war ends.
New Hampshire goes to the polls in primary for key open Senate seat
Incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., is retiring at the end of her term next year.
U.S. sanctions Iranian airlines in aim to tighten economic squeeze as war spreads, oil rises
The latest U.S. action under “Operation Economic Outcast” targets all Iranian airlines that were not already facing sanctions.