Friday, June 12, 2026

Iran’s Oil Lifeline Faces ‘Biggest Test Yet’ as China Steps Back

Iranian oil shipments to China, a resilient trade that’s survived years of US sanctions to provide a crucial economic lifeline to Tehran, is coming under huge strain from waning demand and an American blockade.

Stock futures tick higher as Wall Street gears up for SpaceX’s historic IPO: Live updates

Elon Musk's rocket maker is set to debut on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest IPO in history.

China Asks Big Banks to Curb Interbank Lending to Ease Cash Glut

China told big state-owned banks to reduce their lending in the interbank market, according to people familiar with the matter, in an effort to prevent borrowing costs from drifting too far below the policy interest rate.

China's Regulatory Ceasefire Is Over, Gavekal Says

Tilly Zhang, China technology and industrial policy analyst at Gavekal Dragonomics, says Beijing's latest regulatory actions differ from its 2021 campaign, with greater emphasis on law enforcement. The market regulator had summoned Alibaba, JD.com and other e-commerce players for allegedly misleading promotions, its latest warning against unchecked competition in the online arena. (Source: Bloomberg)

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani

The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York.

QB Williams eyes being 'stoic' and 'strong' leader...

Bears QB Caleb Williams said his his knowledge of the team's offense has allowed him to take his leadership to the next level.

Taylor Swift Tears Up While Thanking Family During Songwriters Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech: ‘You’re the Reason I’m Here Tonight’

Taylor Swift gave an epic 21-minute acceptance speech at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony, which took place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Thursday night. Before her acceptance speech, which occurred just past midnight, Sombr paid tribute to Swift with a performance of her songs “Cardigan” and “Dear […]

Carly Simon Readies First Album of Original Songs Since 2008

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Trump, Not Netanyahu, Has the Cards. He Should Play Them

Upcoming Israeli elections give the U.S. president leverage he can use. The post Trump, Not Netanyahu, Has the Cards. He Should Play Them appeared first on The American Conservative .