Israel redirects $283 million from frozen Intel grants to defense budget
Israel's government has approved a transfer of roughly NIS 1 billion ($333 million) to the defense budget, with most of…
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Iran ties Strait of Hormuz reopening to US compensation demand
Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States pays compensation for war damage, withdraws…
Trump privately weighs ending Iran war without a nuclear deal, WSJ says
President Trump has privately told aides he could end the U.S.-Iran war without a nuclear agreement if Tehran fully reopens…
Chinese EV brands hit record 14.2% share of Europe’s electric car market
Chinese electric car brands have pushed their share of Western Europe's battery electric vehicle market to a record 14.2%, driven…
Bessent Bets on Deregulation to Curb Rising Treasury Yields
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is targeting the 10-year Treasury yield, near 4.62% in early August 2026, as his central economic…
