World shares mostly retreated and oil prices jumped Monday after President Trump warned Tehran the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal. U.S. futures fell and markets in Japan and South Korea pulled back from their records. In early European trading, Britain’s FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% to 10,205.31. France’s CAC 40 lost 0.9% to … Read more
Trump to convene Situation Room meeting as Iran threatens US Gulf bases Fox News UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock persists CNBC Drone attack starts fire at UAE nuclear power plant PBS UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant BBC Middle East war live: Trump issues new warning to Iran to … Read more
In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity Thursday from Beijing, President Trump said that during their summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not provide military equipment to Iran for its war in the Middle East. Asked by Hannity how big of a discussion the two leaders had regarding China’s support … Read more
In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity Thursday from Beijing, President Trump said that during their summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not provide military equipment to Iran for its war in the Middle East. Asked by Hannity how big of a discussion the two leaders had regarding China’s support … Read more
‘Floating armoury’ ship reportedly seized by Iran BBC DC Wrap: Xi warns Trump over Taiwan; 1 ship seized and another sunk near strait Spectrum News Ship seized near Strait of Hormuz by ‘unauthorized personnel,’ brought toward Iran Fox News US Efforts to End Iran War Stumble as Ship Seized Near UAE Bloomberg.com Live Updates: Seized ship taken toward Iran … Read more
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger. The next global food crisis is unfolding in a narrow stretch of water. The United Nations warns that if fertilisers cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz within just a few weeks, the world could … Read more
A NetBlocks graphic illustrates internet connectivity shutdowns in Iran Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images President Trump has been using a wide range of tactics in the war with Iran in an effort to force the country to bend to U.S. demands. But experts say the seesaw … Read more
London freezes assets and travel for those accused of laundering billions and plotting Iranian-backed hostile activity. Published On 11 May 202611 May 2026 The British government has imposed sanctions on an Iranian-linked network accused of plotting attacks in the UK and elsewhere. The Foreign Office has issued travel bans, asset freezes and director disqualification orders … Read more
Iran calls US greatest threat to international peace, says its demands are unreasonable The US is “the greatest threat to international peace and security,” says Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a press conference a day after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response to the latest ceasefire proposal. “The very presence of the … Read more
The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026 Southeast Asian leaders have agreed on measures aimed at reducing the impact of the Iran war on their economies, but conceded that the initiatives will take considerable time to come into effect. On … Read more