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Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikes

Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between the US and Iran intensified. Ship-tracking data showed no commercial vessels crossing the key oil chokepoint Thursday morning after only six two-way crossings on Wednesday.

The Economic Times

South Africa’s fuel supply and the Iran war: data black holes and low strategic stock put the country at risk

The supply of crude oil to the world had been reduced by about 7.5% to 10.1% by March 2026 in what the World Bank described as the largest oil market disruption in history. The fall was a result of the attacks on Iran by Israel and the US and the…

The Conversation

Talk to Russia? First, Europe needs to pick an envoy – and know what it wants to say

With the US bogged down in its war against Iran, Ukraine has been urging Europe to step up and play an active role in negotiations on bringing the Russian invasion to an end. But EU officials say the bloc first needs to be aligned on what it wants to say…

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US stocks hold near their records even as crude oil prices rise again

U.S. stocks are holding near their records as companies like Dollar Tree, Snowflake and Hormel Foods keep piling up profits

AAP

US stocks today: US stocks hold near records even as crude oil prices rise again

U.S. stocks hover near record highs despite economic pressures from the conflict with Iran. While oil prices rebound, strong corporate profits from companies like Dollar Tree and Snowflake are bolstering the market. Investors remain cautious amid conflicting reports on a potential U.S.-Iran deal.

The Economic Times

'Hanged by the Neck Until Death': Ex-US Marine Goes Viral Calling Trump a Traitor Who Deserves Execution

Kenneth O'Keefe, a former US Marine, calls for Trump's execution in a viral video, sparking debate over the Iran war's human cost and his controversial history.

International Business Times UK

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Khamenei sidelined? Iran's Supreme leader not involved in US peace talks: Report

Questions are mounting over Supreme Leader Khamenei's direct involvement in Iran's ongoing US negotiations, with reports citing "serious ambiguities" about coordination. This uncertainty follows trips by Iranian officials and a reluctance to hold talks in Tehran or Pakistan, fueling speculation about who is directing the diplomatic process amid heightened Gulf…

The Times of India

Internet Returns to Iran After Three Months, but Users Report Heavy Filtering and Blocked Apps: 'Too Early to Say the Shutdown Is Over'

Many Iranians reported home internet had returned while mobile service was still unavailable while others said speeds were significantly slower than before the shutdown

Latin Times

Trump made time to visit with soldiers during recent trip to Walter Reed, just not any injured in Iran war: report

14 US troops wounded during the Iran war are currently recovering at the Maryland hospital

The Independent UK

No art to Trump’s Iran deal

Rumors of an agreement keep coming. But the president says “We don’t need anything”

Salon

US, Iran accuse each other of violating truce after attacks

The US and Iran accused each other of breaching a fragile ceasefire after fresh clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, marking the worst flare-up since the truce began in April. Iran said it fired at unauthorised ships and targeted a US-linked airbase after strikes near Bandar Abbas, while US forces…

The Economic Times

US inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war fuels energy price surge

America's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for some time. Tax refunds are temporarily boosting spending. However, economists anticipate a slowdown as the tax season concludes. Consumers are facing rising prices across various…

The Economic Times

US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty

More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war

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US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but remain low despite Iran war uncertainty

More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war

The Economic Times

Gold falls below Rs 1.54 lakh/10 grams, silver drops by Rs 4,600/kg as fresh US-Iran strikes raise worries

Gold and silver prices on MCX plunged as US-Iran strikes boosted the dollar and oil, triggering inflation fears. Both metals hit multi-month lows as heightened geopolitical uncertainty and expectations of higher interest rates drove investors toward the dollar.

The Economic Times

IMEC, Indo-Pacific routes key to reducing Hormuz dependence: EY

India is urged to diversify its trade routes and develop new corridors like IMEC and the Indo-Pacific route. This aims to lessen dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions. The nation must prepare for economic shocks by building strategic reserves and shifting towards green energy.

Euronews

Plans for Gaza International Stabilisation Force in question as troop pledges stall

The Iran war has made it more difficult for Arab and Muslim leaders to openly cooperate with the United States and Israel, which many in the region view as aggressors.

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The Economic Times

Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks

More than a dozen explosions rocked Beirut, witnesses said, in the most intensive strikes ‌on the southern ⁠suburbs ⁠since a war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2024.

The Independent UK

The Latest: US forces carry out new defensive strikes on Iran

U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump asserted Iran is “negotiating on fumes” and insisted November’s midterm elections in the United States won’t make him rush into a deal to end the nearly three-month-old conflict

International Business Times

U.S., Iran Exchange New Attacks As Trump Signals Agreement Is Not Close To Being Announced

Iran and the U.S. exchanged fresh strikes as negotiations between the countries have not yielded concrete results despite reports of progress.

The Independent UK

Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Strait of Hormuz proposal in Iran peace deal

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Shaky ceasefire in Iran war is challenged again as Kuwait faces a missile attack

The U_S_ military says Kuwait intercepted missiles launched by Iran, calling it an "egregious ceasefire violation."

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman if it does not ‘behave’ over strait of Hormuz

President makes comments after reports Iran and Oman have discussed jointly charging a toll for ships. Plus, how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight rising energy costs

The Independent UK

Why has Trump threatened to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman?

Trump made the threat as he declared that ‘nobody’s going to control’ the Strait of Hormuz after the war

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