Nearly 40 ships previously stranded in the Persian Gulf have exited through the Strait of Hormuz over the past three weeks as vessels quietly coordinate with the U.S. Navy, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence. Some shipowners are submitting their transit plans to the Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping group in Bahrain, said Richard Meade, editor-in-chief … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Open newsletter. Traders in Asia are evaluating another round … Read more
APA Corporation’s Beryl Alpha oil platform in the North Sea. Courtesy: APA Corporation Oil prices rose Wednesday as investors weighed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran talks with the two countries launching fresh strikes Tuesday, even as President Donald Trump said negotiations with Tehran were ongoing. West Texas Intermediate futures for July delivery gained over 1.3% to $94.99, … Read more
A stock broker at the Prudential Brokerage office follows the Hang Seng Index results in Hong Kong in March 2020. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Wednesday as investors continue to grapple with volatile oil prices, while uncertainty over negotiations between Iran and the U.S. to end … Read more
Fresh uncertainty is hanging over India’s Russian oil imports after the Donald Trump administration indicated it may not keep extending sanctions waivers that have allowed New Delhi to continue purchasing Russian crude. Speaking before lawmakers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States wants to phase out the exemptions as quickly as possible. The … Read more
The fate of the Iranian regime has been one of the biggest unanswered questions since the US-Israeli strikes killed former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Now, the Trump administration says there are signs that his successor remains actively involved in Iran’s decision-making. Testifying before US Congress, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Mojtaba Khamenei appears … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio standing behind him, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2026. Kylie Cooper | Reuters Secretary of State Marco Rubio is seen as increasingly likely to be the GOP nominee in 2028, … Read more
<!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> Smoke rises in southern Lebanon following an airstrike, as seen from northern Israel, on May 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon and has … Read more
Ishaq Dar with Marco Rubio (Image/X) A viral video featuring Pakistan deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reignited debate over whether Islamabad could eventually recognise Israel. In the clip, a journalist is heard asking Dar, “Dar saab, kya Pakistan Israel ko recognise karega?” (Will Pakistan … Read more
President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to today’s edition of the Daily Open newsletter. After weeks of paused action … Read more