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Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz as Oil Risks $120 a Barrel

Iran declares full control of the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US claims, as a diplomatic deadlock threatens to push oil prices toward $120 a barrel.

Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Plunges 90% as US-Iran Talks Stall

Only eight vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, a 90% drop from pre-war levels, as US-Iran peace talks stall and Trump claims US control.

Social Security COLA Could Reach 3.6% in 2027, Boosting Retiree Checks

A new estimate projects Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach 3.6% in 2027, a larger raise than the 2.8% increase set for next year.

Trump Pivots to Sanctions and Naval Blockade in Prolonged Iran Standoff Over Hormuz

The US is pivoting from military strikes to sanctions and a naval blockade against Iran as oil prices stabilise and the Strait of Hormuz crisis drags on.

ICE Defends Body-Camera Policy Allowing Selective Release of Footage

ICE has defended a policy allowing it to release body-camera footage only in its "best interests," as it moves to equip all field officers by end of August

US and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts of Talks as Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz

Washington and Tehran gave conflicting accounts of negotiations to end their war as a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Ambassador to United States Amid Broader Government Shake-Up

President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, amid a broader shake-up of senior government posts

ABC News Accuses FCC of Intimidation Campaign to Influence Coverage

ABC News says the FCC is running an intimidation campaign to shape its editorial coverage, escalating tensions between the broadcaster and federal regulato

US Signals Renewed Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Talks Collapse, Tehran Vows Response

Reports say the US is preparing renewed strikes on Iran after diplomatic talks collapsed, with Tehran warning it has plans to respond to any attack.

Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, Widening Gulf Conflict

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has struck US military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian territory, widening the Gulf

US Resumes Strikes on Iran After Attack on Jordan Base, Reigniting Open Conflict

The US launched fresh strikes on Iran after an attack on a base in Jordan, reigniting open conflict as mediators scramble to revive a ceasefire.

US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Aligned Groups in Iraq, Sending Oil Prices Higher

The US and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq, driving oil prices higher amid fears of a wider regional conflict.

Iran Launches Surprise Missile Strike on US Forces, Shattering Fragile Pause in Middle East Conflict

Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on US forces in the Middle East, breaking a fragile pause and rattling oil and equity markets.

Oil Prices Slide as US-Iran Talks Fuel Hopes of Lasting De-escalation

Crude prices fell as Trump touted 'friendly talks' with Iran and Netanyahu arrived in Washington, raising hopes of ending the five-month conflict.

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