Iran Strait Crisis Deepens, War Trades Under Scrutiny, Africa’s Investment Case

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he was “optimistic” about a deal with Iran but later threatened Tehran over charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz, as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the continued closure of the vit…

Shaky Ceasefire In Doubt, Hormuz Stays Blocked, Trump Slams NATO

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the start of its invasion, escalating the campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah even after the US announced a ceasefire in the wider Middle East conflict. …

US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed, Hormuz Reopening Deal, Vance Attacks EU

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign, in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, portending a temporary de-escalation while broader…

Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Refuses Ceasefire, Astronauts Headed Home 

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump insisted that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz be part of any deal to end the Middle East war and escalated threats to obliterate key Iranian infrastructure if his term…

US To Hit Iran 'Extremely Hard', NATO Exit Threat, Global Payments Scandal

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is “very close” to completion, even as he said the US plans to launch fresh attacks on the country within the next two to three weeks. (2) In recent days, the opera…

Trump: Leaving Iran Within 3 Weeks, Hormuz Frustration, Moon Mission Launch

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he foresaw ending the war on Iran within two to three weeks, suggesting the US had largely accomplished its military goals and would leave it to other nations to resolve issues with…

US Reportedly Eyes War Exit, Fully-Laden Tanker Hit, Russia Spies Tighten Grip

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Oil fluctuated after the Wall Street Journal reported that US President Donald Trump told aides he’s willing to end the military campaign in Iran even if the vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. (2…

Trump Weighs Kharg Occupation, Oil Surges Past $115, Graduate Job Crisis

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said that Iran “gave” the US most of the 15 demands it issued to Tehran to end the war, even as it remains unclear whether either side is negotiating. (2) Attacks in the Middle East con…

Report: US Eyes Troop Surge, Starmer Pushes Back, London’s New Housing Crisis

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump again pushed back his deadline for Iran to strike a deal with the US or face more attacks, saying talks with the country were going “very well.” Sources have told the Wall Street Journal…

Iran Rejects Trump Talks, US Ground Attack Fears, Ammo Powerhouse Hopes

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The White House insisted that peace talks with Iran are ongoing, even as Tehran publicly rejected US overtures and issued fresh conditions of its own to end the conflict that’s wreaked havoc across the Middle …