Iran says it has sent response to US peace proposal
After some 48 hours of relative calm, hostile drones were detected over several Gulf countries on Sunday
Starmer seeks to reassert position with ex-PM Brown’s return
Brown is set to develop international finance partnerships to support defence and security-related investment
Job market for recruiters shows UK weakness, US strength
[LONDON / NEW YORK] As recruitment firms shed large parts of their workforce across the globe, growing demand for recruiters in the US points to a stronger-than-expected job market.
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails towards Hormuz strait
A bulk carrier reported being struck by a projectile northeast of Doha on May 10
Tariffs, rare earths, tech curbs: stock trader’s guide to navigating high-stakes Trump-Xi summit
A successful meeting between the two leaders may provide an extra boost for Chinese equities
What’s at stake at the Trump-Xi summit
The US president will be keen for trade concessions from Beijing ahead of November’s midterm elections
Trump says ceasefire holding after fighting between the US and Iran flares; UAE comes under attack
UAE air defences engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on May 8
Trump gives EU until Jul 4 to ratify trade deal with US or face ‘much higher’ tariffs
The announcement comes after the EU fails to finalise its long-delayed trade deal during overnight talks
Countries track passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship
This included people from at least 12 countries, among them seven British citizens and six from the US
Trump’s latest 10% tariffs found unlawful by US trade court
The decision is the latest setback for the president’s effort to levy taxes without input from Congress
