Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states?

While US President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, cyber experts tell the BBC it likely the attack was at the hands of the Iran.

Trump, Graham Dominate Senate Race: 5 Takeaways from South Carolina Debate.

The legacy of Lindsey Graham loomed over the field to replace him in a debate Monday. All eyes were on his sister, Darline, who was endorsed by President Trump.

By Patricia Mazzei

Yen Rally Loses Steam; Trump Threatens Iran's 'Last Chance' | The Asia Trade 8/4/2026

"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

The on-again, off-again deal

Michael Ramirez cartoon on Trump, Iran war.

By Michael Ramirez

Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?

Trump just escalated restrictions on Havana warning that Cuba remains a ‘threat to national security’.

‘Folded like an umbrella’: Trump attacks ally prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case

US President Donald Trump sharply criticised ⁠US Attorney Jeanine Pirro ⁠on Monday for dropping ⁠a case of alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, saying she had “choked” under pressure from a judge and “folded like an umbrella”. “Instead of going after the people that did it, the judge went ‌after her and went after her department, and I guess she choked. I don’t know what the hell happened,” Trump told reporters. Pirro’s office said in a court filing on Frid...

By Reuters

Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile" in Strait of Hormuz

Early Tuesday, Britain's maritime security agency UKMTO said that a cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a 'last chance before decapitation.' Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran has ‘last chance’ to make deal and Strait of Hormuz could open tomorrow

Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program

By Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles

Trump slams Exxon Mobil, Chevron for 'making too much money'; asks to give it back

President Donald Trump criticized major oil companies for excessive profits. He urged Exxon Mobil and Chevron to lower consumer fuel prices. The companies reported strong quarterly earnings due to higher crude prices. Industry representatives stated prices reflect global market pressures and uncertainty. Global oil markets remain volatile amid Middle East tensions.

By SHIVANGHI PAYAL

'Creative, unconventional ways': US Central Command asks military analysts for new ideas to punish Iran

Donald Trump claimed on Monday that talks were underway with Iran to reach a deal to end the war. However, Tehran denied any such discussions.

US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz

Conflicting signals from the US and Iran over the status of talks to end their five-month-old war have boosted uncertainty, with the latest attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting risks ⁠to global energy flows.

Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks

Traffic remained largely slow at Hormuz, with six vessels, three tankers and three bulk carriers, transiting the strait on Monday, down from seven on the previous day, according to Kpler data.

Trump blasts Exxon, Chevron profits, urges lower gas prices

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US President Donald ‌Trump accused ExxonMobil and Chevron Monday of making "too much money" off higher fuel prices and said the oil giants should "give some of that back to the public," a notable break from his usual alliance with the industry. "I don't like it," Trump told reporters Monday, three days after the ‌companies reported blowout second-quarter earnings as the ongoing war in Iran keeps oil prices high. “Chevron, too much money. ExxonMobil, too much. Too much mon

By The Korea Herald

Brown University's President, Who Clashed With Trump Over Funding, Resigns

Brown University President Christina Paxson said on Monday that she would leave her post at the end of the academic year, following a difficult period in which she clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over its threats to slash the Ivy League school's federal funding.

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz

Capital One Cites Anti-Money Laundering Review Over Trump Organization Debanking Claims

Capital One Cites Anti-Money Laundering Review Over Trump Organization Debanking Claims Authored by Owen Evans via The Epoch Times, Capital One asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, part of the Trump Organization, claiming that the bank's 2021 debanking of hundreds of Trump-linked accounts followed an internal anti-money laundering review and not the political discrimination the plaintiffs allege. President Donald Trump prepares to b...

By Tyler Durden

Trump demands lower petrol prices after oil plunge

US President Trump orders oil companies to immediately lower petrol prices for consumers after crude oil futures plunged. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-demands-lower-petrol-prices-after-oil-plunge/

By Punch Newspapers

US oil reserve strategy: A futile gamble amid Iran's Strait of Hormuz leverage

TEHRAN- Washington's desperate bid to tame oil prices through strategic reserve releases is doomed to fail, experts warn, as Iran's commanding position in the Strait of Hormuz renders American threats increasingly hollow.

Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

Oil prices rebounded 1% on Tuesday from a plunge in the previous session, fuelled by concerns that ‌Middle East supply remains at risk as a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran war that has disrupted shipments still seems unlikely.

By Abubakar Ibrahim