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Trump will not win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, but he may influence who does, say experts

Trump will not win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, but he may influence who does, say experts

OSLO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump will not win this year's Nobel Peace Prize as he wages war with Iran, but his influence will still be felt by the awarding body that picks the laureate, according to experts.
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S&P 500 flat as higher bond yields counter tech optimism

S&P 500 flat as higher bond yields counter tech optimism

By Shashwat Chauhan and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 29 (Reuters) - The benchmark S&P 500 was flat on Tuesday, as rising government bond yields hurt risk sentiment and offset gains in AI-related stocks driven by optimism about Anthropic's plan to go public.
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HOLD-Iran's Revolutionary Guards woo US voters with open letter

HOLD-Iran's Revolutionary Guards woo US voters with open letter

DUBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards, whose power and influence have expanded since the US and Israel pursued war against Iran, have appealed to US midterm voters to reject President Donald Trump's policies and accept an offer of peaceful coexistence.
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Exclusive-US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

Exclusive-US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

By Kate Abnett, Jarrett Renshaw and John Irish WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS/PARIS, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, said three people close to the
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Federal Court Allows Challenge to President Trump's ICC Sanctions to Proceed

Federal Court Allows Challenge to President Trump's ICC Sanctions to Proceed

A federal court in Maine has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to dismiss central claims in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit, brought by Fortify Rights founder and CEO Matthew Smith and international human rights lawyer Akila Radhakrishnan, contests Executive Order 14203, issued on February 6, 2025. This order threatens penalties for communications with the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor, including sharing evidence, expert analysis, and legal advice. The plaintiffs argue that these restrictions violate their First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution and exceed federal law authority. The court's September 28 ruling allows the challenge to move forward, finding a strong likelihood that the executive order infringed upon the plaintiffs’ First Amendment rights. The administration's arguments regarding lack of standing and premature claims were also rejected.
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Germany’s foreign minister visits the ICC, pledging full support despite Trump's sanctions

Germany’s foreign minister visits the ICC, pledging full support despite Trump's sanctions

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has visited the International Criminal Court to show support for the tribunal
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US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war

US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war

By Enas Alashray Sept 28 (Reuters) - US and Iranian officials spoke separately with mediators on Monday as part of a renewed effort to end seven months of war, according to officials of both countries.
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Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks

Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks

Sept 29 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for "concrete" steps regarding Iran's nuclear programme. "This is untrue.
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Tether USDT aids Iran funding, Senate report says

Tether USDT aids Iran funding, Senate report says

By Chandni Shah Sept 28 (Reuters) - Tether's USDT stablecoin has become a "significant financial lifeline" for Iran and a tool for funding proxy organizations, including Hezbollah, according to a report led by Senate Democrats, published on Monday.
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Oil prices settle slightly higher on supply worries as Trump rejects Iran proposal

Oil prices settle slightly higher on supply worries as Trump rejects Iran proposal

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled slightly higher on Monday on worries about ongoing supply disruptions as Qatari mediators pledged to hold talks with the US and Iran in hopes of finding a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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US stock futures flat as tech bounce meets crude-driven caution

US stock futures flat as tech bounce meets crude-driven caution

Sept 29 (Reuters) - US stock index futures traded sideways on Tuesday, though tech and AI-linked stocks ticked higher, as rising crude oil prices and steep bond yields kept risk appetite in check over the lack of progress in US-Iran peace talks.
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Tech stocks gain on Anthropic IPO optimism, offsetting high oil, yields

Tech stocks gain on Anthropic IPO optimism, offsetting high oil, yields

By Johann M Cherian and Tom Westbrook Sept 29 (Reuters) - Tech stocks advanced in Europe and Nasdaq futures edged higher on Tuesday as optimism over AI lab Anthropic's plans for a public debut outshone concerns over elevated oil prices and global bond yields.