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US, Iran agree to 'stand down for now', technical talks continue

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

The United States and Iran have agreed to halt their latest hostilities in the Gulf and resume negotiations for a comprehensive treaty, raising hopes that a fragile interim peace arrangement can survive despite days of escalating military exchanges.

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Rubio in Bahrain for crunch talks, eyes GCC backing for Iran deal

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

US Secretary of State Marco ​Rubio will meet with Bahrain officials on Thursday on the final leg of a trip to the ‌Middle East where he has sought to sell the Trump administration's preliminary Iran accord to skeptical Gulf Arab allies.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IMO to begin evacuation of 11,000 stranded seafarers in Hormuz

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has announced a plan to evacuate 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation would be conducted in co-ordination with Iran, Oman and US and all other stakeholders from the maritime industry.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Chevron signs 20-year power deal with Microsoft

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Chevron and Microsoft have agreed to develop a 2.67 GW natural gas-powered facility in West Texas to supply a Microsoft data centre. Project Kilby aims to become one of the largest co-located power and data centre projects in the US.

Energy, Oil & Gas

US eases Iran oil sanctions as nuclear inspection dispute clouds peace talks

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

The United States has granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver allowing Tehran to sell oil in US dollars for the first time in decades, marking a significant breakthrough in efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement following the recent conflict in the Middle East.

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US, Iran agree roadmap for final peace deal amid tensions over Hormuz

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

The United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive peace agreement in 60 days, marking a significant step forward in efforts to end hostilities despite renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Largest US wind project SunZia goes live after 20 years

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

The $11bn SunZia wind farm and transmission line in New Mexico is now fully operational after nearly 20 years of development. The 3,650 MW project will power around 1 million homes across Arizona and California.

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Conflicting signals from US, Iran cloud peace talks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Conflicting messages from Washington and Tehran on Monday deepened uncertainty over the future of US-Iran negotiations, leaving markets and regional observers struggling to gauge whether weeks of diplomatic engagement are moving toward a breakthrough or drifting toward collapse.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Trump lowers tariffs on some steel, aluminum derivative ​products

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation amending his ‌national security tariffs on some aluminum, steel and copper imports, effective until December 31, 2027. It lowers tariffs on some steel and aluminum derivative ​products, including certain types of ​residential HVAC equipment.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

US lifts blockade, ships start transiting Strait of Hormuz

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

The United States has lifted its naval blockade of Iran and commercial shipping has begun cautiously returning to the Strait of Hormuz after Washington and Tehran signed an interim agreement aimed at ending months of conflict in the Gulf.