Share
The World in Brief from The Economist
America hits Iran; Ukrainians protest against ministerial sacking, and more
•
Oil prices rose for a fourth straight day as America and Iran continued to attack one another. Also, protests broke out in Ukraine, where wartime demonstrations have been rare, after President Volodymyr Zelensky sacked Mykhailo Fedorov, the defence minister.
More episodes
View all episodes
20260808. Trump revives attempt to fire Cook; Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign defence pact, and more
03:59||Ep. 20260808America’s labour market showed signs of strainPakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign defense pact; Trump revives attempt to fire Cook, and more
12:51|Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a military pact to try to avoid further conflict in a region rocked by the Iran war; Donald Trump is trying once more to fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, after the Supreme Court suspended his first attempt in JuneIran’s America-free plan for Hormuz; Houthis step up attacks, and more
10:40|Iran’s parliament is reviewing a draft plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, The Houthis intensified their attacks against Yemen’s government, reportedly killing at least 30 troops.20260807. Iran's plan for Hormuz; Trump targets birthright citizenship again, and more
03:56||Ep. 20260807Iran’s parliament is reviewing a draft plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars, an Iranian news site.Iran's plan for Hormuz; EasyJet accepts Apollo takeover bid, and more
11:19|Iran’s parliament is reviewing a draft plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars, an Iranian news site; EasyJet accepted a £5.7bn ($7.7bn) takeover offer from Apollo, an American investment firmIran and Oman agreed on a proposed Hormuz route; progressives win in Michigan, and more
11:00|Iran and Oman agreed to a proposed new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Also, Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens in America’s Democratic Senate primary in Michigan.20260806. Iran and Oman agree on proposed Hormuz route; progressives win in Michigan, and more
04:00||Ep. 20260806Iran and Oman agreed to a proposed new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media.Iran and Oman agree proposed Hormuz route; progressives win in Michigan, and more
11:07|Iran and Oman agreed to a proposed new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media; Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens in America’s Democratic Senate primary in MichiganSpaceX unnerves investors; Qatar says Hormuz talks are progressing, and more
11:09|SpaceX reported better-than-expected revenue of $7.8bn in the second quarter, in its first earnings report since its IPO in June. Also, oil prices fell to a three-week low as traders hoped for an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.