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US ‘very close’ to deal with Iran, says Trump; both sides may meet at weekend
Lebanon accused of Israel violating ceasefire with intermittent shelling of several southern Lebanese villages
Trump turns from Iran to economy as Republicans face midterm headwinds
Polls show a majority of Americans disapprove of the president’s handling of the war and blame him for rising petrol prices
Trump’s quest for more sway over Fed faces fresh hurdles
Jerome Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the US central bank after that
Trump’s isolation deepens as his ties with longtime allies fray
Many allies have so far refused to participate in the US blockade
Trump says end to Iran war in sight, spurring market rally
The US president says extending the ceasefire may not be necessary, hinting at significant near-term progress
Will the 2026 World Cup bring tourists back to America?
Travel restrictions, proposed social media searches and sky-high ticket prices are chasing away international football fans, but host cities are still hoping for a boon
Bessent says Trump’s tariff rates could be restored by July
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s tariffs may be restored by July to the levels in place before the Supreme Court struck down many of his levies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Signs that diplomatic engagement might continue have calmed oil markets
Asian stocks rise on US-Iran deal hopes amid Hormuz blockade, oil falls
Since the US and Israel launched the war in late February, the Trump administration has taken repeated steps to contain prices
What to know about the US blockade of Iran’s ports
The ultimate aim of a blockade would be to cut off Iran’s oil flows, severing a vital financial lifeline for the regime
