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World leaders react after Trump says U.S. has bombed 3 nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo

World leaders reacted to President Donald Trump's announcement Saturday that the U.S. had carried out a "very successful attack" on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Iran’s parliament backs blocking Strait of Hormuz. Its closure would alienate Tehran further

The decision to close the waterway now rests with the country's national security council.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump claims Israel and Iran have agreed ceasefire

US president outlines plans to end hostilities within hours

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump promises end to β€˜12 day war’ between Israel and Iran

US president makes statement just hours after Tehran launched missiles at American base in Qatar

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US House of Representatives bans WhatsApp on government devices

Official deems Meta-owned app β€˜high-risk to users’, according to memo seen by the Financial Times

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

FirstFT: Trump thanks Iran for β€˜very weak’ retaliation against US air strikes

Also in today’s newsletter, Japan’s ruling party suffers record low result in Tokyo poll and life as the world’s 150th-ranked tennis player

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK defence funding will hit 5% of GDP by 2035, Starmer to tell Nato summit

New target includes 1.5% of spending on security related infrastructure such as cyber and border protection

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Germany to boost defence spending at faster rate than France or UK

Berlin plans a 70% increase in military spending to 162bn by 2029, according to leaked paper

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Dozens of rebel Labour MPs seek to stop Starmer’s welfare reforms

Opponents of the government’s bill that would cut benefits want to pressure ministers into making changes

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Airlines divert, cancel more Middle East flights after Iran attacks U.S. military base

Airlines diverted flights in the Middle East on Monday after Iran's armed forces said the country launched a missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Oil prices fall 7% after Iran strike on U.S. base in Qatar leaves no reported casualties

Oil markets are reacting to the effect of a U.S. decision to directly enter the Iran-Israel conflict.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Oil tumbles as traders bet on β€˜major de-escalation’ between US and Iran

Brent slides most in three years after attack by Tehran on US air base near Doha

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Canada and EU sign defence pact in step towards jointly procuring armsΒ 

The two sides are increasing security co-operation in response to Donald Trump’s threats against his Nato allies.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

IBM Consulting hires EY veteran Andy Baldwin

British consulting executive swaps Big Four for Big Blue

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tesla stock pops 8% as Musk touts 'successful' robotaxi Austin launch

The launch puts Tesla head-to-head with Alphabet-backed Waymo, which is already operating a fleet of robotaxis in several cities.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Super Micro shares fall on planned $2 billion convertible debt offering

Super Micro said on Monday that it is offering $2 billion in convertible notes due 2030.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Middle East ocean freight rates soar on Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz shipping risks

Ocean freight rates for vessels operating in the Mideast are soaring as risks rise around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran conflict.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Fed official Michelle Bowman calls for rate cut as soon as July

Vice-chair for financial supervision says Donald Trump’s tariffs will have smaller effect on inflation than feared

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Iran attacks U.S. military base in Qatar with missiles

The Iranian attacks on U.S. forces after American B-2 bombers and cruise missiles struck nuclear sites escalate the conflict and raise fears of a regional war

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump slams Russia's Medvedev for claiming countries will give Iran nuclear warheads

Trump's nuclear saber-rattling could suggest he feels emboldened after ordering the bomb attacks against Iranian nuclear sites.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

AI's impact on the job market is β€˜inevitable,’ says workforce expert: 'It's going to hurt for certain parts of the population'

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently announced job cuts due to AI. Here's what one expert thinks about AI's impact on the job market.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Donald Trump claims Israel and Iran have agreed ceasefire

US president outlines plans to end hostilities within hours

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Was Labour’s industrial strategy worth the wait?

Long-awaited plan focuses on bringing down energy costs and promoting eight sectors, but includes repurposed commitments

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Al Udeid: Iran attacks nerve centre of US air power in Gulf

Qatari base is Washington’s largest and arguably most important military outpost in the Middle East

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

U.S. intel found Iran did not move nuclear material from Fordo ahead of attack, Sen. Mullin says

President Trump said air strikes on Fordo and two other facilities at Natanz and Isfahan, "completely obliterated" Iran's major nuclear enrichment sites.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Energy majors pull staff from Iraq amid fears of retaliation by Iran

BP, TotalEnergies and Eni evacuate β€˜some foreign personnel’ following US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK takeover scrutiny to be relaxed as part of industrial strategy

Rules that govern checks on security-sensitive deals will be rewritten

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israel strikes notorious Tehran prison as attacks on Iran intensify

Direct hit on infamous Evin jail, known for holding political prisoners, sparks outrage in the Islamic republic

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump calls for immediate boost in US oil production

Brent crude jumps to five-month high before sliding in volatile trading

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Macron and Merz: Europe must arm itself in an unstable world

Norms are eroding and old certainties are being challenged β€” we must act accordingly

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on oil could last for years

Conflict could be the catalyst for higher prices in the coming years as global production peaks and demand stays strong

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

SΓ‘nchez torpedoes Nato unity on eve of crucial summit

Leaders risk getting into shouting match with Donald Trump over increased defence spending

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Wall Street should heed the signal from Mamdani’s mayoral race

The socialist running to be a New York mayoral candidate raises questions for financiers on issues such as tax

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Cobalt price jumps as DR Congo extends export ban

World’s biggest producer of key battery metal tries to support prices that have tumbled about 60% in three years

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Amid Iran market risks, watch gas as well as oil

Further disruptions to global supply highlight urgent need for Europe to diversify energy sources

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World