Iran’s parliament has ousted two critics of negotiations with the United States from the leadership of its National Security and Foreign Policy Committee. This decision comes shortly after lawmakers reconvened following a lengthy hiatus. The move is perceived as an effort to consolidate control and advance ongoing talks with the… Listen ⇢

A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy will spend 18 months in federal prison after admitting he lied to investigators probing the extortion activities of Adam Iza, the self-styled crypto mogul known in certain circles as the “crypto Godfather.” The sentencing of Scott Allen Simpkins marks the second time… Listen ⇢

Michael Saylor built his reputation on one rule: buy Bitcoin, never sell. That rule now has an asterisk. On June 29, 2026, Strategy Inc., the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, announced what it calls the “Digital Credit Capital Framework,” a new policy that formally authorizes the sale of up to… Listen ⇢

The Financial Times has reported that a coordinated phone-tracking campaign targeted US military personnel and contractors in the Middle East, both before and during the ongoing conflict with Iran. This campaign, attributed to Iran, reportedly used commercial smartphone location data to pinpoint the locations of US forces. This development comes… Listen ⇢

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is sounding the alarm on financial stability risks tied to the escalating Middle East conflict, warning G20 officials that the resumption of hostilities between Iran and Israel is creating dangerous ripple effects across global markets. Energy shocks and frozen rate cuts Bailey has made… Listen ⇢

India has lodged a formal protest with Iran following the death of an Indian seafarer in the Straits of Hormuz, a strategic waterway currently embroiled in a crisis. The protest highlights the escalating risks to neutral commercial vessels amid the ongoing conflict. The incident is part of a broader crisis… Listen ⇢

Iran managed to ship over 80 million barrels of oil and refined products worth approximately $6 billion during a temporary window before the US reimposed its naval blockade. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports began on April 13, 2026, targeting Iran’s ability to monetize its energy reserves through the… Listen ⇢

The United States has announced the reimposition of a blockade on Iranian ports, marking the second phase of naval operations aimed at exerting economic pressure on Iran. This move follows the collapse of an interim ceasefire and the failure to establish a peace deal. The blockade, effective from July 14,… Listen ⇢

Manchester City is aggressively pursuing Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder currently at Lille, in a deal that could reach €100 million. Bouaddi, born in 2007, has emerged as one of European football’s most coveted young talents after a breakout season that earned him international caps for Morocco. Lille is… Listen ⇢