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Dow futures drop 150 points while oil prices jump after the U.S. bombs Iran's nuclear sites and widens Mideast conflict

"It will take some time for this conflict to settle, but the market will view the worst is now in the rear-view mirror," Dan Ives wrote.

Fortune

US bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities is Trump’s biggest gamble yet as president

Much could go wrong for the US and the Middle East as Trump and Netanyahu pursue the disempowerment of Iran

The Guardian - UK

Robotaxis, Powell and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter the final week of June facing a complex landscape of geopolitical uncertainties, critical economic data, and a potential technological milestone. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.

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Flight tracker shows airlines avoiding Middle East airspace after US bombs Iran

A flight tracker shows airlines avoiding Middle East airspace after the US launched an attack on three nuclear sites in Iran.

The Independent UK

Starmer calls for ‘diplomatic solution’ after US strikes Iran

The UK Government had urged de-escalation in the Middle East but Donald Trump pushed ahead with air and missile strikes.

Evening Standard

Middle East situation ‘perilous’, says Lammy amid calls for more talks

David Lammy flew from Washington to Geneva on Friday to meet Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

Evening Standard

Dollar and Gold Retreat on Reduced Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.21%. The dollar came under pressure Friday on an easing of safe-haven demand after Reuters reported that the Iranian government said it is ready to discuss limitations on its uranium enrichment levels. Also, President Trump said he is willing to give diplomacy...

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Lammy urges Iran and US to keep talking as Middle East conflict continues

The Foreign Secretary met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Geneva on Friday alongside foreign ministers from France and Germany.

Evening Standard

Supreme Court revives lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from US victims of terrorism attacks

The Supreme Court has revived long-running lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from Americans killed or wounded in terrorism attacks in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Why peace may not be the solution in the Israel-Iran conflict

ANALYSIS: As Europe tries to hammer out a deal in the Middle East, Donald Trump has given himself time to work out what to do – but peace may not be in everyone’s interest, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley from Tel Aviv

The Independent UK

Israel wants a 'hopeful' post-conflict Middle East reality and resolute relations with EU

As its military gains the upper hand in its conflict with Iran so far, Israel is now proceeding to expand on its reasons for action and its vision towards “a bigger picture,” in a broader Middle East and Europe-related context that transcends its current offensive in Iran.

Euronews

As war looms in the Middle East, clips of Arma 3 and War Thunder are being used as propaganda, and even the Israeli military's having to clarify 'the footage is fake'

Not the first time these games have been mis-used in such a manner.

PC Gamer

Rhetoric heats up and modern missiles evade defences as the conditions are set for yet more violence in the Middle East

ANALYSIS: Israel’s rhetoric has gone up into the use of the N (azi) word as the battlespace is being shaped for more bloodletting, World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Tel Aviv

The Independent UK

Foreigners evacuated by air, land and sea as Israel-Iran conflict worsens

Countries are evacuating their nationals from Israel and Iran by air, land and sea as conflict rages between the bitter Middle East rivals

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The Independent UK

Starmer urges Trump to step back from the brink of Middle East war

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‘My son went to get flour. He came back in a coffin’: As the world focuses on Iran, Palestinians are being shot dead seeking aid

MIDDLE EAST IN CRISIS: While the world has its attention fixed on a regional war, desperate Palestinians are being killed by the dozen as they seek food at controversial American-run aid sites in Gaza, write Bel Trew and Richard Hall

The Independent UK

Trump approved Iran attack plans on Tuesday but then decided to hold off, report says

President still weighing U.S. intervention in Middle East in hope Tehran will back down

The Guardian - AU

The Australia-US alliance is facing a decisive test, and not just over the Middle East

The question of Australia joining the US in a conflict with China over Taiwan looms over the debate about our military preparedness and defence spending

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The Independent UK

Meet General ‘Gorilla’: Iran hawk has become Hegseth’s go-to adviser as US involvement in Middle East crisis intensifies

‘He’s got the look of the general that both Hegseth and Trump are looking for,’ one former official said

The Guardian - UK

Will the new Middle East crisis rock the world economy? The markets say no – but I fear they’re wrong

The oil shocks of the 1970s-90s had brutal economic impacts. As Israel attacks Iran, a moderate rise in oil prices rests on questionable assumptions, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: an ‘impatient’ Jim Chalmers on taking political risks in Labor’s second term

While the world’s media is largely focused on conflict in the Middle East, the focus for many Australians remains at home, with the government preparing the long task ahead of trying to lift Australia’s productivity.

Radio France Internationale

G7 ends without joint stance on Ukraine as Middle East crisis dominates

The G7 summit in Canada ended without a joint statement on Ukraine, as growing fears of a wider conflict between Israel and Iran dominated talks and led to US President Donald Trump’s early departure.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s unpredictability is shaping the Middle East crisis

In today’s newsletter: As Israel escalates its offensive and Tehran weighs its response, the US president appears to be paving the way for military action

Euronews

G7 leaders fail to reach major agreements on key global issues after Trump's early departure

The summit concluded with a broadly worded statement in which leaders of the G7 unanimously agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and called for de-escalation in the Middle East.

Barchart

Grains, Unrest, & Gold: What Middle East Tensions Mean for Your Portfolio Now

Darin Newsom discusses mixed grain and livestock markets, attributing crude oil support to Middle East tensions and explaining gold's rally due to global distrust in the U.S. dollar, while noting financial indices appear toppy and grain markets remain range-bound due to ample supply and a lack of significant weather issues,…

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