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Today so far 2026-09-15 · 18:00 UTC

The United States faces significant munitions shortfalls confirmed by Pentagon inspectors amid ongoing Middle East tensions, while global economic pressures mount as bond yields reach 2008 highs and major geopolitical players including Australia and Canada seek to deepen international alliances. Regional security concerns persist with two sailors missing after a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz and a British woman abducted in Malawi, while the Trump administration moves to eliminate climate rules for power plants domestically.

Goldman Sachs Trims Gold Forecast by $500 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Fade

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has lowered its year-end gold price target by $500 an ounce, bringing the new forecast to $4,900 for December.

2026-06-19 · 11:20 UTC
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Oil Prices Retreat As Geopolitical Tensions Ease

2026-06-19 · 11:20

Global financial markets hate geopolitical uncertainty, but they react with crucial speed as soon as a glimmer of…

Amjad Taha Blasts Trump’s Iran Deal, Warns Middle East May Lose Trust in US

2026-06-19 · 11:17

Political commentator Amjad Taha castigated President Donald Trump’s Iran deal.

Ben-Gvir Calls for Escalation in Lebanon After Israeli Soldier Deaths

2026-06-19 · 10:32

Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sparked controversy by calling for a beefed up military…

The room the economy can't see

2026-06-19 · 10:16

# Summary Third places—informal social spaces like cafés, clubs, and community rooms where people gather outside of…

Billionaire Ambani's Jio announces what could be India's biggest share sale

2026-06-19 · 10:13

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah

2026-06-19 · 09:25

It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.

Goldman Sachs cuts year-end gold target by $500, doubting rate cuts

2026-06-19 · 08:05

Goldman Sachs revised its year-end forecast for gold to $4,900, indicating an increase from current levels, but less…

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power

2026-06-19 · 08:03

The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.

Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictions

2026-06-19 · 07:50

Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip

2026-06-19 · 07:38

Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, officials say, despite a truce meant to be…

Markets Stuck on Powell’s Fed as Warsh Builds a New Playbook

2026-06-19 · 06:20

Investors may need to rethink how they interpret Federal Reserve policy, according to market commentator James E.

Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known

2026-06-19 · 05:33

Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.

Trump Links Market Surge to Peace Talks and Falling Oil Costs

2026-06-19 · 05:05

President Donald Trump touted the U.S.

Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium

2026-06-19 · 04:30

Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.

In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal

2026-06-19 · 04:12

His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028…

UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia

2026-06-19 · 01:04

Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.

Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial

2026-06-19 · 00:13

The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".

How Smashing The NIMBYs Created Modern Capitalism

2026-06-18 · 22:37

# Summary The Glorious Revolution of the 17th century enabled England's Industrial Revolution by simplifying fragmented…

As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military

2026-06-18 · 21:21

Taiwan's drone spending plans for defense could also boost business overseas.

'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago

2026-06-18 · 19:55

The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

2026-06-18 · 19:54

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Ditches Rate Signals, Bitcoin Slides as Nasdaq Bounces 1.5%

2026-06-18 · 18:40

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh used his debut press conference on June 17 to strip away decades of central bank…

Parents of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial

2026-06-18 · 18:36

The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023.

After Senate vote, Trump admin backs off plans to kill ocean monitoring

2026-06-18 · 18:19

It's unclear whether the system is currently intact.

Bernie Sanders unveils $7 trillion plan to give Americans control of AI industry

2026-06-18 · 17:02

Biggest AI firms will likely recoil at Bernie Sanders' AI wealth fund.

Palestine FA says it does not endorse Republic of Ireland v Israel game

2026-06-18 · 16:21

Palestine's Football Association (PFA) says it does not endorse the Republic of Ireland's Nations League game with…

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

2026-06-18 · 15:53

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before

2026-06-18 · 15:38

Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC…

Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial

2026-06-18 · 14:36

Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.

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