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AI summaryMillions of households in Great Britain face fuel poverty as the energy price cap rises by 13% from Wednesday, adding more than £220 a year to typical bills. Campaigners and unions criticize the government's response, while wholesale price surges linked to the war in Iran are blamed for the increase.
AI summaryNadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former Indonesian education minister, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption linked to the procurement of Chromebooks for schools. The verdict has raised concerns about Indonesia's tech industry and investor confidence.
AI summaryQatar's prime minister met US envoys in Doha as Iran reiterated conditions for talks, including an end to hostilities in Lebanon and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister visited troops in southern Lebanon, vowing to remain as long as Hezbollah poses a threat.
AI summaryIran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the country was unable to export any oil during the US blockade of its ports, but has since exported over 40 million barrels. He added that Iran prioritises diplomacy with the US while remaining ready for war.
AI summaryQatar's Foreign Ministry says US-Iran negotiations are ongoing despite no high-level talks, with technical meetings continuing. A ceasefire and memorandum of understanding are in effect, but officials stress that guarantees depend on the situation on the ground.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump's 2025 financial disclosure shows over $1.4 billion in income from his family's crypto ventures, including nearly $800 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million from meme coins. The figures highlight how crypto has become his primary income source amid policy changes favoring the industry.
AI summaryUS envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha, while Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, despite President Trump's claim. Qatar said no high-level meetings were planned, with indirect negotiations set to continue.
AI summaryIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced an agreement with Qatar to unblock $6 billion of Tehran's frozen assets, with total Iranian holdings in Qatar reported at $12 billion. However, a US official cited by the New York Post says no funds have been released and conditions must be met first.
AI summaryUS Vice President JD Vance has stated that no tolls will be charged for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, countering a proposal reportedly submitted by Oman. Vance also expressed confidence in a US-Iran mechanism to keep the waterway open, noting that around 15 million barrels of oil have already been transported.
AI summaryAs US envoys arrive in Qatar for talks, Iran and Oman have agreed to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals for service fees and a temporary no-charge period. Qatar opposes tolls, while Iran links progress to $3 billion, and Washington insists on free passage.
AI summaryThe US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to reject President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship for those born on US soil. The decision marks the second major defeat for Trump's policies this year, and Trump has vowed to seek a rehearing.
AI summaryWashington and Tehran are sending delegations to Doha for indirect technical talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the release of $6 billion in frozen funds. However, Iranian officials insist no direct meetings with the US are planned, contradicting President Trump's claim that talks would take place.
AI summaryGermany's domestic intelligence agency BfV reported that the number of AfD members with potential for right-wing extremism rose by 40% in 2025, reaching 28,000. The annual report also highlighted growing threats from foreign powers, particularly Russia, and noted that right-wing extremism remains a larger threat than far-left extremism.
AI summaryUS envoys have arrived in Doha for talks with mediators, not direct negotiations with Iran, according to Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman. The development follows a US official's statement that both sides would 'stand down for now' and technical talks would continue, though Iran's deputy foreign minister has denied plans for such talks this week.
AI summaryThe Israeli Defense Ministry announced a joint drill combining the Iron Beam laser defense system with the Iron Dome interceptor system to counter multiple aerial threats. The drill highlighted the integration of these systems, with Iron Beam having previously downed Hezbollah drones and now being developed to address ballistic missiles.
AI summaryGlobal markets faced a turbulent week as a sell-off in AI and tech stocks raised concerns about frothy valuations, with major indices and Asian chipmakers hit hard. Yet analysts note the downturn may be a stress test rather than a bubble bursting, while California's proposed billionaire's tax adds political intrigue.
AI summaryFrance, unbeaten in the group stage, meet Sweden in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Coach Didier Deschamps warns of Sweden's threat while confirming France will keep their attacking approach. Sweden, who scraped through as a third-placed side, need a 'performance of a lifetime' according to their coach Graham Potter.
AI summaryUS Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin openly celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a 'happy dance'. Iran drew all three group matches and missed the knockout round on tiebreaker. The US had restricted the Iranian team's movements amid ongoing conflict, and Iran's coach called the treatment 'very unfair'.
AI summaryRecent clashes between Kurdish opposition groups and Iranian security forces in western Iran have raised concerns about a potential escalation as US-Iran talks continue. Multiple sources report attacks in Mahabad, Paveh, and Baneh, with Iran also targeting Kurdish bases in Iraq.
AI summarySouth Korean stocks closed nearly 1 percent higher on Tuesday, led by technology shares, as investors monitored possible U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar. The KOSPI rose 81.83 points to 8,476.47, while the won weakened against the dollar and bond yields fell.