The Atlantic
Trump's Strait of Hormuz Strategy: A Masterclass in Repeating Mistakes Louder
Trump resumes bombing Iran despite previously admitting it wouldn't work, while economic reserves dwindle and Gulf states get sweetheart nuclear deals.
2026-07-25
The Atlantic
2026-06-21
BBC World
Meloni to Trump: Worry About Your Own Popularity, Mine's None of Your Business
Giorgia Meloni tells Donald Trump to stop obsessing over her approval ratings and take a long, hard look at his own, as their transatlantic bromance goes spectacularly sour.
2026-06-16
The Guardian Europe
G7 Leaders Gather in Évian-les-Bains to Discuss Ukraine, Middle East, and the General State of Everything Being on Fire
G7 leaders finally sit down in France to talk about Ukraine, the Middle East, and everything else on fire - after a prolonged game of diplomatic hide-and-seek and a jersey handoff that Trump seemed less than thrilled about.
2026-05-18
BBC Business
Oil Prices Do the Monday Cha-Cha as Trump Threatens Iran, Then Doesn't
Oil prices do the limbo as Trump threatens Iran, then postpones the attack at Gulf leaders' request, leaving markets to guess if we're heading for war or a deal - or just a very expensive summer.
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