Oil prices rose sharply as tensions involving Iran threatened Middle Eastern supply and Hurricane Isaias disrupted Gulf of Mexico production. Brent crude rose 3.8% to $104 a barrel.
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A BBC investigation reports that Bassam al-Hassan, a former Syrian general wanted over alleged crimes against humanity, is being housed and financially supported in Lebanon in exchange for information about missing US journalist Austin Tice.
- economyUnited States
US stocks fall as oil prices fluctuate over Strait of Hormuz risks
US stocks closed lower as oil prices first rose over concerns about attacks and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, then fell after IEA members indicated they could release additional reserves. Treasury yields reached their highest levels in more than two decades.
100MbarrelsOil reserves agreed for immediate release by G7 countries and the IEA
- economyUnited States
Student loan auto-pay discount deadline extended through 2026
1%New auto-pay enrollees can receive an interest-rate reduction of 1%.
- politicsAthens, Greece
Marco Rubio calls for stronger Western alliance in Athens
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech in Athens calling for stronger alliances among Western countries while emphasizing the United States' pursuit of national power. His visit also drew protests and renewed scrutiny of allegations involving the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
1,500peoplePeople gathered to protest Marco Rubio's presence and the war in Iran.
- politicsWashington, United States
DHS proposes fees for international students in work program
70,000USDThe initial fee proposed for each student's OPT application is $70000.
- technologyUnited States
US officials oppose petition to allow AI-generated political robocalls
FCC commissioner Anna Gomez and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject Club for Growth’s petition to allow AI-generated political robocalls without prior consent before the November midterms.
57%Registered voters who said the Trump administration had not taken AI risks seriously enough
- politicsVilnius, Lithuania
Governments withdraw support from Vilnius disinformation conference
The United States pressured governments over their support for the #Disinfo2026 conference in Vilnius, according to sources and internal documents. Lithuania, Canada and the EU’s diplomatic service subsequently withdrew or revised their support.