Reports cover a range of international incidents including potential heat-related deaths in Europe, US military actions against Iran, political statements from Russia and Ukraine, and foiled attacks. Tensions remain high with ongoing military operations and diplomatic exchanges.
A new collection of essays on Brexit, edited by Sir Anthony Seldon, is criticized for its lack of focus on "English nationalism" and the reasons behind Brexit's support in England. Despite acknowledging Brexit's economic failure, the book struggles to explain the continued influence of figures like Nigel Farage.
Seoul shares plummeted 8.95% on Monday, with the KOSPI index closing down 669.01 points at 6,806.93. Investors offloaded technology stocks for profit-taking, influenced by renewed Middle East tensions and volatility from new single-stock leveraged ETFs. The Korean won also weakened against the U.S. dollar.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed 18, jeopardizing a peace MoU. President Pezeshkian is being scapegoated for the deal's failure, masking internal divisions within Iran's ruling elite, particularly between the technocratic-economic wing led by Ghalibaf and the ideological-maximalist Paydari Front.
Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, and Qatar following US bombings. This escalates tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil prices and casting doubt on a recent peace agreement.
Seoul's stock market experienced a sharp decline of 9% on Monday, with the KOSPI index falling 669.01 points. Investors sold off technology stocks due to profit-taking and renewed Middle East tensions, while the Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar.
Les États-Unis et l'Iran ont repris les hostilités, avec des frappes mutuelles sur des bases militaires. Téhéran accuse Washington d'avoir anéanti les efforts diplomatiques, tandis que les cours du pétrole bondissent. La France maintient les sanctions européennes.
Les Gardiens de la révolution iraniens ont frappé des bases américaines en Jordanie, Bahreïn et Koweït. L'armée américaine a répliqué en visant des dizaines de cibles en Iran, causant un mort et quatre blessés à Mahchahr. Téhéran condamne ces frappes qui sapent les efforts de paix régionaux.
Gold prices are trading with a bearish bias due to Middle East geopolitical tensions fueling inflation concerns and strengthening expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike. Technical indicators suggest a continued downtrend unless key resistance levels are reclaimed.
Gold prices are trading with a bearish bias due to escalating Middle East tensions, inflation concerns, and expectations of a continued restrictive US monetary policy. Higher oil prices and a stronger dollar are weighing on bullion, with attention turning to upcoming US economic data.
Seoul shares plummeted 9% on Monday, with the KOSPI index falling 669.01 points to 6,806.93. Investors sold off technology stocks for profit-taking amid renewed Middle East tensions and a weaker Korean won against the U.S. dollar.
Observable ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has ceased as vessels opt for "dark crossings" with transponders off, following renewed US-Iran fighting. Iran demands transit permissions, while the US asserts pathways remain open.
Chip stocks, led by South Korea's SK Hynix, experienced steep losses triggering circuit breakers. Oil prices rose amid US-Iran exchanges of strikes over the weekend. Reporting season begins with major companies like JPMorgan and Netflix.
The Indian Rupee depreciated 39 paise against the US dollar, opening at 95.72 and falling to 95.77 due to soaring crude oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions. Concerns over global crude supply disruptions, fueled by Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, dampened market sentiment.
South Korea's KOSPI index halted trading for 20 minutes on Monday after plunging over 8% due to renewed Middle East tensions following strikes between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the seventh circuit breaker activation this year.
The US launched a new attack on Iran Sunday evening, resulting in one death and four injuries in southwestern Iran. Iran's IRGC claimed to have struck US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain in retaliation. The escalating conflict casts doubt on the interim US-Iran agreement and has caused oil prices to jump.
The US launched new strikes on Iran Sunday evening, killing one and injuring four, according to Iranian state media. Iran's IRGC claimed to have struck US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain in response. The escalating conflict casts doubt on the interim US-Iran agreement and has caused oil prices to surge.
Les États-Unis ont lancé de nouvelles frappes contre l'Iran en réponse à des tirs sur un navire chypriote. L'Iran a répliqué avec des drones sur des pays alliés et a fermé le détroit d'Ormuz, intensifiant les tensions.
The US released footage of recent military strikes targeting Iranian air defense systems, radar sites, and drone capabilities. The operation, aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, followed an Iranian attack on a container ship. Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US targets in the Middle East.
South Korea's Kospi index plunged 7% on Monday due to rising Middle East geopolitical tensions and concerns over AI stock valuations. Oil prices surged, strengthening the US dollar and increasing interest rate hike bets. Tech stocks led the decline in Seoul, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics falling sharply.
The US and Iran both claim control of the Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of escalating attacks across the Middle East. US forces struck dozens of Iranian sites, while Iran rejected the US statement, asserting its territorial claim over the vital waterway. Missile alert sirens sounded in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet.
Asian markets fell Monday amid escalating Gulf tensions and Iran's claim to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices up and reigniting global inflation fears. Brent crude rose 3.3% to $78.50.
South Korea's Kospi index dropped 8% to a trading halt on Monday due to escalating Gulf conflict and rising oil prices. Major AI-heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics led the selloff, pushing the index into bear market territory, despite remaining the world's best-performing major stock market in 2026.
Seoul shares extended losses late Monday morning, with the KOSPI falling 5.25% to 7,083.41, led by chipmakers. Renewed Middle East tensions between the U.S. and Iran weighed on investor sentiment, contrasting with gains on Wall Street.
