
Trump Expects New Iran Talks as Hormuz Standoff Keeps Markets on Edge
Trump expects new Iran talks this week after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, keeping energy and geopolitical risk in focus.

Trump expects new Iran talks this week after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, keeping energy and geopolitical risk in focus.

Germany says Putin’s possible G20 appearance will test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with a ceasefire seen as the key signal.

Trump signed the Graham sanctions bill, giving the White House new tariff powers over major buyers of Russian energy.

Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, highlighting defense spending, trade risks and Germany’s 2026 growth outlook.

The House cleared debate on a Graham sanctions bill that could authorize 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.

Houthi forces captured Yemen’s port city of Mocha, increasing market concern over Bab el-Mandeb shipping risks and potential oil price pressure.

The US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to resume construction of a White House ballroom and bunker, temporarily blocking lower court orders halting the project.

Raytheon and Lockheed Martin worry Ukraine could upgrade and mass-produce Patriot missiles if licensed, raising concerns over intellectual property and US production control.

A new Insa survey shows Germans split on banning the far-right AfD, which remains ahead of the CDU/CSU, amid low government approval ratings and rising political tensions.

The US Senate narrowly passed a resolution urging troop withdrawal from Iran conflict zones amid active peace talks and a fragile ceasefire.

Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years in prison for foreign lobbying against Brazil’s judiciary amid upcoming 2026 elections.

US Congress approves $70 billion to fund ICE and CBP agencies over three years, following controversy and leadership changes in immigration enforcement.

The US House passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and boosting military aid for Ukraine, pending Senate approval and potential presidential veto.

The US House approved a resolution limiting President Trump's military actions against Iran without Congress approval, signaling reduced GOP support for the conflict.

President Trump announces deployment of 5,000 additional US troops to Poland, reversing Pentagon's recent halt amidst evolving European military strategies.

The US Senate voted 50-47 to advance a resolution requiring presidential Congressional approval for military actions against Iran amid ongoing hostilities and a fragile ceasefire.

Iran has presented a detailed 14-point peace plan to the US, outlining demands to end the Middle East conflict, while Washington remains skeptical about the proposal's acceptance.

President Trump announces US troop reductions in Germany will exceed 5,000, signaling major shifts in US military deployments amid tensions with European allies.

The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within a year amid strategic reassessment, impacting defense sector and transatlantic relations.

The US warns European allies of major delays in arms deliveries due to urgent replenishment needs from the Iran conflict, affecting key missile systems like NASAMS and HIMARS.

US acting Chargé d’Affaires Julie Davis plans to leave Kyiv amid reported disagreements with Trump’s reduced support for Ukraine, creating a key diplomatic vacancy during rising regional tensions.

King Charles III visits the US amid US-UK tensions over Iran conflict and NATO, meeting former President Trump and addressing Congress in a bid to restore ties.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declines parliamentary seat post-election, focusing on party leadership amid incoming new government led by Peter Marki-Zay.

Alexander Eichwald expelled from AfD after mimicking Hitler’s speech style at a party event, sparking controversy and internal party conflict.