Americas
Fed stands pat on rates as Warsh era starts
Projections show a rate hike in 2026, with nine officials seeing one
By Reuters
‘I’m the boss,’ jokes Trump at G7 as he warms to Ukraine’s war aims
G7 leaders rally behind Ukraine as Trump joins sanctions push against Russia
By Reuters
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over tech tax as G7 meets
President Donald Trump on Monday warned the US will “have no choice” but to apply 100% tariffs on French wine unless Paris eliminates its digital tax on American tech giants
By Reuters
US and Iran inch closer to deal, but timing is unclear
US and Pakistan forecast a Sunday signing of agreement to end fighting and open Hormuz
Pentagon lifts lockdown after false alarm over ‘hazardous materials’
An air quality warning briefly triggered closure of several floors and shelter-in-place order
By Reuters
Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard’ after tit-for-tat strikes
Kharg Island in Pentagon’s sights as oil exports remain blocked by ongoing conflict
By Reuters
Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’ after attacks
Oil prices jump by about 2% and markets fall as US-Iran tensions escalate sharply
By Reuters
Trump accuses of Iran of downing Apache helicopter, vows response
Drone rescues two crew after Apache goes down near Oman coast
US judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Fee ruled to be a tax the US president was not authorised to impose
By Reuters
Iran and Israel pause strikes on each other after US intervention
Tehran and Washington exchange peace effort messages in climate of mistrust
By Reuters
Republicans increasingly break ranks with Trump in Congress
Republican dissent grows as legislators challenge Trump on key policies
By Reuters
US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
A federal judge on Friday ruled that US President Donald Trump’s administration adopted a series of unlawful policies that have barred people from 39 countries from receiving decisions on applications for asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship
By Reuters
SA among 60 countries facing new 12.5% tariff from US
Proposed tariff on SA is subject to public hearings scheduled for July 7
By Thando Maeko
Trump names housing chief Pulte as acting intelligence director
Critics question qualifications as loyalist inherits post amid global crises
By Reuters
Trump signs AI executive order amid security fears
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs the departments of Treasury, defence, commerce and homeland security, plus other government officials and agencies, to secure agreements with AI developers to test their models
By Reuters
