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Stocks Settle Lower as Iran War Boosts Crude Oil and Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.77%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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82nd Airborne Division to be deployed in Middle East: Inside America’s fastest strike force that once stormed Nazi-occupied France

The US has deployed approximately 3,000 troops from its elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, signaling heightened military readiness amid rising regional tensions. This rapid deployment capability, honed over decades, allows for swift response in uncertain situations, reflecting preparation rather than mere posture.

The Times of India

Pentagon Reportedly Expected To Send Thousands Of Troops To Middle East

A new report has indicated that the Pentagon is expected to deploy 3,000 to 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.

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Pentagon Scrambles 3,000 Elite 82nd Airborne Troops For Iran Showdown As Crisis Deepens

The US has placed 3,000 elite paratroopers on standby as tensions with Iran rise, signaling a potential shift in the Middle East crisis.

International Business Times UK

Trump subtly throws Pete Hegseth under the bus over Iran — why take responsibility when you can deflect?

In a press conference, President Donald Trump casually accused Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of suggesting going to war with Iran. Although the Trump administration is still moving forward with the campaign, the offhand remark seems to be a setup to pin responsibility on Hegseth.

The Mary Sue

Israel wants to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. But should it have nuclear weapons itself?

Israel’s avowed goal in the Middle East war is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Yet, the double standard associated with this is hardly sustainable in the long run.

The Conversation

Oil majors boost FTSE 100 amid war uncertainty

The FTSE 100 index closed up 71.01 points on Tuesday.

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Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes

The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes.

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Crude Oil Prices Jump on Fears of a Wider Conflict in the Middle East

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +3.37 (+3.82%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1158 (+3.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, recovering some of Monday’s losses amid concerns that the conflict in the Middle East could escalate. Crude prices are climbing...

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Iran war puts further strain on congressional casework

Students studying abroad. Tourists on vacation. A couple on a honeymoon. Layovers, business trips, cruise ships. As the war in Iran continues, congressional caseworkers are trying to help — and feeling extra strain — as Americans evacuate from the Middle East. “You think about these people and what they’re going…

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Philippine president declares national energy emergency to respond to impact of Middle East war

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr_ has declared a state of national energy emergency to respond to the impact of the Middle East war, which his administration said poses “an imminent danger of a critically low energy supply.”

The Independent UK

Is Saudi Arabia calling the shots? Crown Prince MBS urging Trump to keep Iran war alive - report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly urging US President Trump to escalate military action against Iran, viewing it as a chance to reshape the Middle East. He believes removing Iran's current government is key to addressing the threat to Gulf nations. However, Riyadh officially denies pushing for war,…

The Times of India

EU delays proposal to ban Russian oil amid Iran war, price spikes and Druzhba row

A law to permanently ban Russian oil from the European Union has been pushed back amid rising prices fuelled by the war in the Middle East.

Euronews

Rachel Reeves warns of ‘significant’ economic challenges from Iran war

The Chancellor updated MPs on the economic impact of the Middle East crisis, which has pushed up oil and gas prices.

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'Sharia Law has...': Tucker Carlson says Islamic societies are 'more advanced' than Western societies, draws flak

A viral clip of US commentator Tucker Carlson has stirred a row after he suggested that societies governed by Sharia law are “more advanced” than those in the West.

Evening Standard

Bellway shares hit as full-year earnings outlook disappoints

The builder cautioned over risks to the market from the Middle East conflict as mortgage rates have already begun to rise.

Evening Standard

Rio and Kate Ferdinand flee Dubai for Portugal after Iran drone attacks

The family relocated to their Portuguese villa days after the conflict in the Middle East began

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UK business growth ‘slowed to a crawl’ due to war in Middle East, survey shows

Businesses blamed the US-Israel war with Iran for souring customer demand, pushing up prices and disrupting their global supply chains.

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S&P Futures Waver as Concerns Over Middle East Conflict Persist, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as optimism over a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict wanes.

Euronews

Many Asian countries are heavily reliant on oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and some popular tourist destinations are now enacting measures to limit fuel consumption as the conflict enters its fourth week.

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Europeans anxious over wars and push for more EU independence, study finds

As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability. How worried are they, and do they want the EU to step up its role on defence and international influence?

The Times of India

Middle East tensions to escalate? Saudi, UAE take steps to join US-Israel vs Iran war- Report

With the war entering its 25th day of tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly taken tentative steps that could draw them closer to the Iran conflict, pointing to a potential escalation in the region.

The Conversation

Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy

It’s been hard to ignore growing fears of a looming fuel shortage in Australia. Conflict in the Middle East has led to what the International Energy Agency has called the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market”.

The Guardian - AU

Japan to begin biggest-ever oil release from national reserves as Middle East energy crisis bites

PM Sanae Takaichi says about 80m barrels of stockpiled oil to be provided to refiners – equivalent to 45 days of domestic demand

The Times of India

Middle East travel alert: Qatar Airways suspends services to 12 major destinations in Asia and Europe, Kolkata flights resumed

The regional tensions in the Gulf show no signs of winding down as the Iran-US-Israel conflict continues to persist. Along with affecting global trade and lives, the geopolitical situation has affected one of the most vital sectors in the Middle East, the airways.

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