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Today so far 2026-09-18 · 06:01 UTC

The United States is navigating multiple international tensions, including security experts calling for US-China agreements to prevent AI control of nuclear weapons, allowing Iran's UN delegation to attend meetings in New York, and facing UN accusations of potential war crimes in Iran strikes. Domestically, the Trump administration is facing immediate legal challenges over EPA climate rule repeals, while RFK Jr. expands his influence by appointing new members to a preventive medicine task force. Beyond the US, Canada is exploring closer ties with Europe through potential EU associate membership, Japan marks a demographic milestone with over 100,000 centenarians, and Brazil is considering banning online casino games.

China Faces Immediate 50% Tariffs if Caught Arming Iran, Trump Says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that China would face a 50% tariff on all goods exported to the United States if Beijing is caught supplying weapons to Iran during the ongoing ceasefire.

2026-04-12 · 18:48 UTC
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China Lowers US Bond Holdings To Historic Levels

2026-04-12 · 18:05

China has just sent a signal that could impact the global financial balance.

Analyst Says Federal Reserve Is Ignoring US Recession Signals in 2026

2026-04-12 · 08:30

Federal Reserve officials risk the worst monetary policy mistake in the central bank’s history by keeping rates elevated…

Scarcity, Surveillance, and the Return of Hard Power – Week In Review

2026-04-12 · 01:30

This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review.

Trump Says US is Clearing Strait of Hormuz Mines After Crushing Iran

2026-04-11 · 17:12

On April 11, 2026, President Donald J.

Peter Schiff Blasts Trump ‘Victory’ Spin on Iran War, Economy Out

2026-04-11 · 16:46

Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has criticized President Donald Trump for framing the U.S.-Iran conflict as a…

Milei Walks Back on Dollarization: ‘People Don’t Want It’

2026-04-11 · 09:05

During a recent interview, President Javier Milei stated that the largest obstacle to dollarization in Argentina was…

Israel and Lebanon Set First Direct Talks in Washington as Trump Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Tolls

2026-04-11 · 01:30

The United States is hosting the first direct Israel-Lebanon negotiations in years next Tuesday in Washington as…

ECB Signals Support for Centralized EU Financial Supervision Plan

2026-04-10 · 20:00

Europe’s push to unify its fragmented financial markets gained fresh momentum after the European Central Bank backed a…

Failed U.S.–Iran Talks Could Reignite War and Hit Global Markets

2026-04-10 · 19:36

The U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad are shaping up as the most important diplomatic test since the ceasefire began.

Betsson Shares Drop Nearly 20% as Q1 Profit Falls 47% on B2B Revenue Slide

2026-04-10 · 18:43

Swedish online gambling giant Betsson AB saw its shares plunge as much as 20% on the Stockholm exchange on Wednesday…

Islamabad Summit: US and Iran Negotiate Hormuz Reopening

2026-04-10 · 16:58

Negotiations between the United States and Iran are expected to take place in Islamabad, with talks potentially lasting…

US CPI comes in lower than expected, but April rate cut still unlikely

2026-04-10 · 16:10

Although US inflation was weaker than expected in March, the ongoing war between the United States, Iran and Israel has…

White House warns staff as Iran bets add to growing insider trading concerns

2026-04-10 · 14:28

Reuters reported that White House staff were warned against using confidential information after suspicious Iran-linked…

March US Inflation Rises 0.9% to 3.3% Led by Energy Prices

2026-04-10 · 14:10

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Australia’s Own Impact Analysis Undercuts Landmark Gambling Ad Crackdown as New Zealand Delays Similar Action

2026-04-10 · 07:30

Australia’s own impact assessment projects its landmark gambling advertising restrictions will reduce national wagering…

Italy Eyes Gambling Sponsorship Return as Football Federation Links Ad Ban to Structural Decline

2026-04-09 · 23:39

Italy’s outgoing football federation president, Gabriele Gravina, who resigned after the national team’s failure to…

Trump Warns Failed US-Iran Deal Would Be “Very Painful”

2026-04-09 · 21:00

US-Iran deal hopes rose on Thursday. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Tehran was within reach.

Iran Strikes Saudi Pipeline and Israel Launches Airstrikes on Lebanon Hours After Ceasefire Deal

2026-04-09 · 20:35

Iran struck Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline after the U.S.-Pakistan-brokered ceasefire took effect, and Israel hit…

Telegram Abuse Scandal Sparks Debate on Privacy, EU Regulation, and Crypto Risks

2026-04-09 · 18:39

Telegram faces renewed scrutiny after a European non-profit uncovered extensive abuse networks in Spain and Italy.

What Are the Odds of Federal Reserve Rate Cuts in June Amid US-Iran War and Ceasefire

2026-04-09 · 18:31

The odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts in June are in flux after the recent US-Iran ceasefire.

US-Iran Ceasefire at Risk as Bitcoin Rallies on War Relief

2026-04-09 · 18:23

US-Iran ceasefire efforts came under new strain on Thursday after Tehran rejected U.S.

Iran Limits Strait of Hormuz to 15 Ships Per Day Under US Ceasefire Deal

2026-04-09 · 16:45

Iran has imposed a hard limit of 15 vessels per day through the Strait of Hormuz under the fragile ceasefire agreement…

CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets

2026-04-09 · 14:14

Federal regulators move to block state interference in prediction markets, escalating a high-stakes legal clash over…

How Could the Iran–US War End? What Grok, Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT Say

2026-04-09 · 13:53

The 2026 Iran–US war has become one of the most important global events of the year.

US Military to Stay in the Military Region Until a Full Deal is Made: Trump

2026-04-09 · 06:28

US President Donald Trump said American military forces will remain deployed in and around Iran until what he called a…

UK Betting Industry Warns Affordability Checks Will Push Punters to Black Market

2026-04-09 · 05:30

A new poll commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council has found that 65% of UK bettors would refuse to hand over…

Fed minutes open door to further rate cuts amid Iran war

2026-04-09 · 04:51

Some officials cautiously eyed a year-end rate cut, but others warned that upward adjustments might be needed if…

Prediction Markets Put the US-Iran Ceasefire on a Short Clock

2026-04-09 · 00:45

Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing in a fragile truce, with over $16.5 million wagered on when or whether…

UK’s £120 Million Gambling Levy Delivers First OHID Prevention Grants Amid Sector Turmoil

2026-04-08 · 21:30

The United Kingdom’s new statutory gambling levy has begun distributing its first prevention grants through the Office…

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