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Britain to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, says Lebanon must be part of Iran ceasefire
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (366+ words) U. K. Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper is expected to call for unhindered access through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, countering a push by Iran to control one of the world's most important oil chokepoints. In an annual foreign policy speech, Cooper…...
Europe stocks rebound to stall as U. S-Iran ceasefire comes under strain
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (129+ words) Shares in Europe are poised to open in mixed territory on Thursday, as the fragile truce agreed between the U. S. and Iran already shows signs ofstrain. The U. K's FTSE 100 is set to open 0. 4% higher, according to IG futures data, while France's…...
From war to weather: A 'super El Ni'o' event poses fresh risks to global food costs
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (962+ words) An unusually powerful El Ni'o later this year could exacerbate food security fears as disruption caused by the Iran war strains supply for crucial fertilizer products. Climate scientists warn it appears increasingly likely that a planet-warming El Ni'o will take…...
Trump warns U. S. military will stay near Iran until 'real agreement' is honored
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (163+ words) President Donald Trump said Wednesday U. S. military forces will remain deployed in and around Iran until Tehran fully complies with the "real agreement," warning that any breach would trigger a military response larger than anything seen before. Trump reiterated that it…...
'Poorly run, piece of ice': Trump targets Greenland again as Iran war deepens NATO rift
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (560+ words) U. S. President Donald Trump appears to have set his eyes on Greenland again while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from Iran war exposes rifts in Washington's ties with the security alliance. In a Truth Social post Wednesday evening…...
Oil prices resume gains after Iran accuses U. S. of breaching ceasefire deal
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (271+ words) Oil prices rose Thursday after Iran accused the United States of violating elements of a two-week ceasefire agreement, raising concerns that tensions could escalate again and disrupt energy supplies. International benchmark Brent crude futures for June delivery rose 2. 52% to $97. 14 while…...
Inside India newsletter: Tariffs and Iran war threaten India's $100 billion garments export goal
8+ hour, 36+ min ago (946+ words) Monday - Friday, 11: 00 - 12: 00 SIN/HK | 0500 - 06: 00 CET Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" " your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest growing large economy. Just as India's…...
Asia markets set to open mostly higher after fragile Iran-U. S. ceasefire deal
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (336+ words) Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly higher, as investors assess the implications of President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks. "I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of…...
Brent oil spot price above $120 in sign that Iran ceasefire can't solve deep disruption
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (400+ words) The spot price for cargos of Brent crude oil came in at $124. 68 per barrel on Wednesday in a sign that the Iran ceasefire agreement is unlikely resolve the deep supply disruption triggered by the five-week war. The spot price governs…...
Jim Cramer says the market's rally is a peek into what stocks are worth buying
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (353+ words) As tensions between the U. S. and Iran cooled, CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday's massive rally revealed which stocks investors should be buying as conditions stabilize and which to avoid. "When you go through these lists of the best and worst performers,…...