India welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced by President Trump
India's Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced by President Trump, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal affirming support for any measure that ends hostilities in West Asia. The statement reflects India's calibrated approach to Middle East diplomacy, maintaining ties across competing
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to all commercial vessels amid the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The statement is significant because the strait handles roughly 20 percent of global oil supply, and any closure risk directly moves crude prices and marine insurance costs.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new records with Middle East truce hopes in focus
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs for a second straight session as a temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and US-Iran talk prospects eased geopolitical risk premiums. Steady labor data supported sentiment without altering the rate outlook. Trading stayed choppy, signaling measured rather than aggressive
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial traffic during Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial shipping, linking the announcement to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The move reduces near-term closure risk for a chokepoint handling roughly 20% of global oil supply. Durability of the opening depends on whether the ceasefire holds.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire, Seeks Complete End To War
The US State Department said the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended if peace talks advance and Lebanon demonstrates effective sovereignty. Iran, meanwhile, has rejected a temporary ceasefire and is demanding a complete end to the war. The sovereignty benchmark set by Washington is the immediate variable to
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
‘Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire’ with Lebanon
Israeli political commentator Abed Abou Shhadeh has described the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as 'problematic,' attributing it to pressure from Donald Trump rather than Israeli initiative. The characterization points to domestic skepticism in Israel about the deal's terms and durability. How Israeli political actors
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Trump says war in Iran is going 'swimmingly' and 'should be ending pretty soon'
President Trump said the war against Iran is going 'swimmingly' and should end soon, speaking hours after Israel announced a ceasefire with Lebanon. The back-to-back developments signal a possible regional de-escalation across multiple active fronts. No specific timeline or terms were provided.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium supply, says Trump
President Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile amid active nuclear negotiations. A verified transfer would reduce Iran's nuclear breakout timeline and shift the diplomatic calculus across the Middle East. No independent confirmation or transfer timeline has been disclosed.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Stocks hit record following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, oil rallies
Israeli and Lebanese forces agreed to a ceasefire, triggering record highs in global equities and a rally in oil prices. The deal reduces immediate risk of broader regional conflict that had suppressed risk appetite. Market durability depends on ceasefire compliance and diplomatic follow-through.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets