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Trump’s Public Push for a Netanyahu Pardon Sparks Rare Tension with Israel’s Presidency
Donald Trump publicly chastised Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting Herzog’s office to seek clarification from Netanyahu’s team. Netanyahu’s office denied involvement, saying Trump acted independently, while Herzog reaffirmed that any clemency decision will follow standard legal review. The episode highlights tensions over judicial independence in Israel and raises questions about the propriety of foreign leaders publicly weighing in on another country’s legal processes.
Safe‑haven Surge and Regulatory Tightening: Gold Rallies as Tech Slips and Beijing Reins in Platform Lending
Gold and silver surged as investors skittishly rotated away from technology stocks amid heightened geopolitical rhetoric from Washington and mixed macro signals. In China, regulators tightened rules on platform‑linked consumer lending while the central bank reported continued credit growth, underscoring Beijing’s dual focus on innovation and financial stability.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Says a “Fair” Nuclear Deal with Washington Is Feasible — but Not at the Cost of Sovereignty
Iran’s foreign minister said a deal with the United States over Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme is possible if it is “fair and balanced” and provides credible security guarantees. The comments, made on the Revolution anniversary, come after indirect talks in Oman and high-level consultations in Washington and underscore both diplomatic openings and domestic constraints on any agreement.
Trump Sets One‑Month Ultimatum to Iran as U.S. Warships Mass in the Gulf
President Trump has given Iran an informal one‑month deadline to reach an agreement, warning of severe consequences if talks fail. The U.S. has bolstered naval forces in the region while indirect negotiations mediated by Oman continue, leaving a narrow and risky window for de‑escalation.
Trump Poised to Pare Back Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Ease Consumer Pain and Court Voters
The administration is preparing to exempt selected steel and aluminum products from high tariffs introduced last summer, aiming to cool consumer prices and regain voter support. The shift narrows broad, politically contentious levies in favour of targeted national‑security probes, easing pressure on exporters in Europe and North America but preserving future legal and lobbying battles.
Trump Publicly Scolds Herzog Over Netanyahu Pardon, Prompting Presidential Rebuff in Jerusalem
Donald Trump criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Benjamin Netanyahu, after a White House meeting between Trump and Netanyahu. Herzog’s office said a legal review is ongoing and that any pardon decision will be made independently and in the national interest, underscoring tensions between political pressure and judicial process in Israel.
Fed and CBO Find U.S. Households Shoulder Almost All of Trump’s Tariff Bill
New York Fed and CBO analyses show roughly 90% of the cost of President Trump’s tariff surge has been borne by American households and businesses. The reports highlight sharp price increases, elevated economic uncertainty and rising political strain in Washington, where legal and congressional challenges to the tariff program are mounting.
Trump’s Final Warning to Tehran: Military Pressure, Israeli Backing and a Russian Plea for Restraint
President Trump warned on February 10 that Washington would use military force if Iran does not agree to a tougher nuclear framework that also curbs missiles and regional proxies. Israel has reinforced US resolve by sharing intelligence, while Iran vows destructive retaliation and Russia urges diplomacy to avoid wider war.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Accuses Netanyahu of Trying to Drag Washington into a War with Tehran
Iran’s foreign minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to drag the United States into a war with Iran, alleging Israel has favored military solutions and even struck multiple regional targets. Tehran says some U.S. officials prefer diplomacy, and frames its charges as both deterrence and a bid to shape international opinion amid heightened regional tensions.
Netanyahu Flies to Washington to Press Trump: Wants Missile and Proxy Limits Written Into Any Iran Deal
Benjamin Netanyahu made a rapid, high-stakes visit to Washington to press President Trump to insist that U.S. talks with Iran include limits on ballistic missiles and Tehran’s support for proxy militias, not just nuclear restrictions. The move reflects Israeli anxiety about being sidelined in negotiations and risks complicating an already delicate diplomatic process with Iran.
Trump’s Warsh Gamble: A Fed Nomination That Shocked the Dollar, Gold and Global Risk Appetite
President Trump’s January 30 nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair jolted markets, sending the dollar higher, Treasury yields up and precious metals into steep declines. Warsh’s public scepticism of prolonged quantitative easing and his preference for shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet prompted investors to reprice liquidity and risk, with implications for global capital flows and asset valuations.
U.S. Set to Send About 200 Troops to Nigeria to Train Forces Against ISIS Affiliates
The U.S. plans to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train local forces against Islamic State-affiliated militants, reinforcing a small existing U.S. presence. The move follows U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria in December 2025 and reflects Washington’s shift toward limited advisory deployments to counter transnational extremist threats in West Africa.