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Israel and Hamas are nearing a cease-fire agreement after a reset in regional power dynamics, with U.S. backing potentially facilitating longer-term peace talks.
The situation in Iran is escalating, with the country halting cooperation with the U.N. nuclear agency while its wartime economy shows signs of strain due to international sanctions.
The United Kingdom is facing economic challenges as rising employment taxes and public discontent over welfare spending cuts impact business operations and job stability.
In the U.S., looming trade negotiations with Canada and the EU come amid pressure from tariffs, while a significant deal affecting OPEC+ aims for increased oil production.
Canada and Rwanda have made strides in their respective foreign relations, focusing on trade and investment opportunities, particularly in critical mineral sectors and defense budgets.

Israel and Hamas Have Different Reasons for Pursuing Gaza Deal wsj.com 3 hours ago by Jared Malsin
Israel and Hamas are moving toward a cease-fire agreement following a shift in the balance of power after Israel’s 12-day war with Iran.
A Defiant Iran Draws on the Lessons of an Earlier War wsj.com 18 hours ago by Sudarsan Raghavan
The brutal fight against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq four decades ago shaped Tehran’s approach to the recent war and guides its next steps.
Turkish Police Detain Three More Mayors From Party Opposed to Erdogan wsj.com a day ago by Jared Malsin
The state news agency said a total of 15 people, including the mayors, were detained as part of a corruption investigation.
Hamas Accepts Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal With American Assurances Over Talks to End War wsj.com 2 days ago by Summer Said
Hamas accepted the framework of a new 60-day cease-fire and hostage-release proposal that, if concluded, would trigger U.S.-backed talks with …
Congo Braces for HIV Surge After U.S. Funding Stops wsj.com 2 days ago by Nicholas Bariyo
U.S. funded treatments in the country have helped reduce deaths from HIV/AIDS to around 14,000 a year, from as high as 200,000.

Tony Blair’s staff took part in ‘Gaza Riviera’ project with BCG ft.com 2 hours ago by FT Client Support
Former UK prime minister’s institute participated in meetings on plan to turn shattered enclave into trading hub
Big Food’s snack binge unravels as Americans ditch sweet treats ft.com 18 hours ago by FT Client Support
Companies spent billions buying snack brands to boost growth — but now sales are falling
How to really make America healthy again ft.com 10 hours ago by FT Client Support
Focusing on artificial dyes and seed oils misses the true culprit — excess toxic fat
China reroutes exports via south-east Asia in bid to dodge Trump’s tariffs ft.com 2 hours ago by FT Client Support
Value of goods sent to US falls but shipping to Asean countries and EU rises
US threatens tariffs ‘boomerang’ next month if no deals are struck ft.com 6 hours ago by FT Client Support
Treasury secretary’s warning comes as 90-day pause on steep levies is set to expire on Wednesday

Bessent: Tariffs will 'boomerang' back to April levels by Aug. 1 for countries without deals cnbc.com 6 hours ago
President Donald Trump in April announced a 90-day pause on the tariffs he had unveiled just days prior on virtually every major trading partn…
Elon Musk says he has formed a new U.S. political party, the 'America Party' cnbc.com a day ago
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, suggests the new party would focus "on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts."
Rep. Mark Green resigns from Congress, leaving Speaker Johnson with an even narrower Republican majority in the House cnbc.com a day ago
Rep. Mark Green said he was returning to the private sector to start his own business, without sharing details about the business.
Top Wall Street analysts are pounding the table on these 3 stocks cnbc.com 9 hours ago
TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three stocks, including Dell Technologies and Amazon, favored by Wall Street's top pros.
Retirees are flocking to these 10 U.S. states—No. 1 offers low taxes and sunny weather cnbc.com a day ago
In 2023, Florida was the most popular destination for U.S. residents aged 60 and over.