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Charting the global economy: US job growth exceeds projections

US employers added more jobs than expected for a second month. Germany's industrial output declined again. Australia's central bank raised interest rates for a third consecutive meeting. These events highlight varied global economic performance.

The Economic Times

Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing this week knowing that Xi holds all the cards

The US president will be counting on China to influence Iran and help him out of his latest mess. But the price may be high – including for Taiwan, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Trump news at a glance: Marco Rubio hopes for ‘serious offer’ from Iran on ceasefire proposal

Tehran accuses Washington of ‘reckless military adventure’; Trump prepares for rare China visit amid turbulent backdrop – key US politics stories from 9 May 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

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My Take 5 (Edition 68): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are discussing Russia’s scaled-down May 9 parade due to fears of Ukrainian drone strikes, Poland’s massive defence investment, US Iran playing cat and mouse with negotiations and Strait of Hormuz, Vietnam President To Lam’s state visit to India,…

The Times of India

Tehran, Taiwan, trade … what are the hazards facing Trump on Xi summit tightrope?

US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdrop

The Guardian - UK

Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon

Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.

International Business Times

‘Missiles, drones locked on US targets’: Iran warns of ‘heavy assault’ after tanker strikes in Gulf of Oman

Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the…

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Scoop: Rubio and Witkoff meet Qatari mediator in Miami on Iran deal

Qatar is playing a key role as the U.S. pushes for a deal.

Axios

With Trump’s low approval rating and Republicans’ ‘self-destruction’, can Democrats take the Senate?

Even with the Iran war weighing Trump’s party down, Democrats face a challenge turning the upper chamber blue

The Guardian - US

Iran Says Missile Capabilities Higher Than Before War Despite CIA Reports: 'Iranians Never Bow to Pressure'

A report from The Washington Post had said that Iran retained roughly 75% of its prewar mobile missile launchers but the country's Foreign Minister placed it closet to 120%

International Business Times

U.S. Sanctions Nine Chinese and Hong Kong Entities for Arming Iran — Days Before Trump's Summit With Xi

Whether Trump raises the sanctions directly with Xi next week — or whether Beijing uses them as a negotiating chip — may say more about the true state of U.S.-China relations than any summit communiqué.

International Business Times

Trump-Xi Beijing Summit To Focus On Iran Conflict, Trade Tensions

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing later next week, but the focus of the summit is likely to remain on the Iran war.

International Business Times

Neither US nor Iran can sustain strait of Hormuz standoff indefinitely

Simply hanging on could be a disaster for Iranians, while Trump needs to resolve this economic crisis he created

The Guardian - UK

Spiritless summer: Americans feel squeeze of costly fuel amid busy travel season

Soaring oil prices have left many Americans with higher costs and fewer options for travel amid the Iran war

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Arbeloa defends fighting players, Glasner vows to rotate, Liverpool v Chelsea buildup – matchday live

Spygate 2.0, Iran say they’ll play at the World Cup subject to certain conditions, the latest from Real Madrid and other news ahead of Saturday’s action

The Guardian - UK

US awaiting response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio

Diplomatic efforts continue despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent days

The Guardian - UK

‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance

Israeli PM says he has ‘full coordination’ with US president amid reports that Washington no longer consults him

The Economic Times

Food prices rise to highest in three years on Iran war costs

Consumers may face higher food bills soon. The United Nations' food-commodity price index shows significant gains, with vegetable oils, meat, and cereals leading the rise.

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‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?

With the war on Iran, Ukraine, AI and climate breakdown increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war, the clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. So who decides how many seconds we have left – and can we buy ourselves more time?

The Guardian - UK

Middle East negotiations continue as US awaits Iranian response to latest peace proposal – as it happened

Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire; two days of ‘intensive talks’ between Israel and Lebanon slated as strikes continue in the region

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Republicans dominating redistricting fight across several states before midterms

President and his party celebrate as Democrats vow to fight Virginia court ruling barring state from enacting new voter-approved congressional maps – key US politics stories from 8 May 2026 at a glance

Axios

Vance meets Qatari mediator as U.S. awaits peace plan response

While Pakistan has been the official mediator in the war, the Qataris have been working behind the scenes.

Reason

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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 8, 2026) on Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold and silver prices remained largely unchanged on May 8, 2026, following an uptick driven by easing inflation concerns and potential US-Iran peace talks. Experts predict gold could reach $4,800-$4,850, while silver eyes $85, with markets awaiting key economic data.

The Times of India

Is the war over or not? US-Iran trade fire amid ceasefire, UAE hit again; where things stand

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared dangerously close to collapse on Friday after fresh military exchanges in and around the Strait of Hormuz reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The latest escalation came after the US military said it intercepted Iranian missiles, drones and…

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