Today so far 2026-09-19 · 12:00 UTC

Major geopolitical tensions are escalating globally, with Russia's relentless new missile tactics exhausting Kyiv residents while the US signs sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the Middle East faces heightened conflict as Saudi Arabia issues unprecedented air raid alerts for Riyadh following Houthi attacks. Domestically in the United States, the Trump administration is taking controversial steps including banning certain news outlets from the White House and reaching security agreements over Greenland, while in the developing world, Cuba faces a nationwide power crisis affecting millions and South Africa grapples with a wave of murdered women discoveries. Additionally, major corporate upheaval is unfolding at India's Tata Sons amid a boardroom revolt, and a deadly shark attack in Western Australia has prompted rare intervention measures.

Iran Rejects 45-Day Truce as Trump Repeats Demand to Seize Oil and Open the Strait

President Trump told reporters that he wants to seize Iran’s oil fields as the six-week U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran enters a critical week with a self-imposed Tuesday deadline looming.

2026-04-06 · 16:40 UTC
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New Jersey Loses Bid to Shut Down Kalshi Sports Contracts After Federal Appeal

2026-04-06 · 16:20

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that New Jersey cannot use state gambling law to shut down Kalshi’s sports…

Jamie Dimon Warns of Lasting Impact of Wars and Trade Shifts on Global Economy

2026-04-06 · 16:01

Wars and shifting trade alliances are driving deeper uncertainty across global markets and supply chains, with JPMorgan…

BRICS Challenge Dollar Dominance In Energy Markets

2026-04-06 · 11:05

Oil, a historic pillar of the dollar, is beginning to slip away from it.

Gold loses ground to the rise of the dollar

2026-04-06 · 05:23

The old king gold coughs at the worst moment: cannons, oil, dollar, everything is shaken up.

Trump-Iran deadline chaos sends crypto higher while cease-fire hopes rise

2026-04-06 · 04:06

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran could be "living in Hell" if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, though he…

WTI Crude Futures Jump 2.7% After Trump Iran Threat, Bitcoin Taps $69K

2026-04-06 · 00:05

On Easter Sunday, President Donald Trump posted a profanity-laced message on Truth Social demanding Iran open the Strait…

Gold Loses 15% From War Highs as Operation Epic Fury Safe Haven Trade Unwinds

2026-04-05 · 21:35

Gold dropped to $4,623 per ounce this week after the U.S.

Trump Threatens Iranian Power Plants and Bridges on Easter, Confirms US Armed Protesters Through Kurdish Channels

2026-04-05 · 17:10

President Donald Trump posted a profane ultimatum on Truth Social on Easter Sunday, warning Iran it has until Tuesday to…

Telegram remains accessible in Iran despite the government ban

2026-04-05 · 06:35

In Iran, Telegram survives bans like a cat landing on its feet: censors lock down, users circumvent, and technology…

Federal Reserve Set to Hold Rates as Markets Fully Price out 2026 Cuts

2026-04-05 · 06:00

Markets have priced out every Federal Reserve rate cut for 2026 as a U.S.-Israel war with Iran sends oil past $110 per…

Defying US Criticism, Brazil Mulls Pix’s Globalization

2026-04-05 · 04:30

The bank announced that it is considering making Pix, a Brazilian instant payment network, available to other countries,…

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Iranian government's ban backfired

2026-04-04 · 19:30

Thousands of software developers are currently developing virtual private networks to circumvent state control of the…

Hormuz Blockade Sends Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield to 25-Year High

2026-04-04 · 16:42

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1999 after Iran effectively shut down tanker…

Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Department of Justice Interim Head

2026-04-03 · 22:30

Todd Blanche has been appointed interim U.S. Attorney General following a shake-up at the Department of Justice.

Iran’s Internet Blackout Hits 35th Day as Citizens Risk Their Lives Reaching Out

2026-04-03 · 21:30

The almost complete blockade of digital connectivity that the Iranian regime has imposed since the conflict against the…

How Brazil’s Instant Payment Network Pix Might Influence the Presidential Election

2026-04-03 · 20:30

The recent attacks on the Pix system by the U.S.

US Labor Market Surprises with Strong March Job Gains

2026-04-03 · 19:12

The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, surprising many after months of slow growth.

Myriad Traders Predict US Boots in Iran After Downed Fighter Jet Prompts Rescue Mission

2026-04-03 · 18:13

President Trump insisted that the Strait of Hormuz could easily be reopened "with a little more time."

CFTC Takes Three States to Court Over Prediction Market Control

2026-04-03 · 06:56

The U.S.

Manhattan Private Credit Launches Network to Connect Investors With Private Credit Markets as Bank Lending Continues to Contract

2026-04-03 · 03:47

 Manhattan Private Credit has formally launched its private capital network, positioning itself as a structured…

Trump’s $1.5T Defense Budget Push, Iran Warning Send Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin Lower

2026-04-02 · 21:43

Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely…

CFTC sues 3 states over prediction market regulatory authority

2026-04-02 · 20:21

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission claims it "first officially recognized" event contracts in 1992 and that…

Oil Surges Above $110 as Iran Tensions Shake Global and Crypto Markets

2026-04-02 · 18:57

Oil prices jumped above $110 after rising tensions in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruption.

US Jobless Claims Drop, Labor Market Shows Resilience

2026-04-02 · 18:21

US jobless claims fell to 202,000 for the week ending March 28, surprising economists who expected 212,000.

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

2026-04-02 · 18:15

Federal authorities have launched a coordinated legal offensive to cement control over prediction markets, challenging…

Korean Stocks Lose ₩202 Trillion as Crypto Liquidations Surge Past $94M

2026-04-02 · 17:50

Global markets reeled on fresh geopolitical fears as investors rapidly pulled back risk exposure.

Trump Admin Backs Prediction Markets With Lawsuits Against Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut

2026-04-02 · 17:25

The lawsuits, jointly filed by the Justice Department and the CFTC, mark the most forceful move yet by the Trump…

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

2026-04-02 · 15:59

The U.S.

Li Xiong, Key Member of Chen Zhi Syndicate, Extradited to China

2026-04-01 · 22:57

China expanded its crackdown on a vast cross-border fraud and money laundering network after securing another…

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