Overseas visitors to Japan rose 3.5% in March despite Iran war
March is always a popular month for travel to Japan with tourists attracted by blooming cherry blossoms © Reuters
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home
Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari has returned home after being held in France for more than a year as part of what appears to be an exchange of detainees between the countries.
· Al Jazeera Staff
How long can China hold out if Trump chokes off Iran’s oil? - analysis
Twenty minutes after the US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect on Monday evening (Israel time), a Chinese-owned tanker called the MV Rich Starry pulled out of anchorage near Sharjah and headed for the Strait of Hormuz. It was flying a Malawian flag, which is an interesting choice for a landlocked country. I…
· ZVIKA KLEIN
Trump threatens to unpick trade deal over Starmer’s Iran war opposition
LONDON — U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to unpick America’s trade deal with the U.K. amid increasing frustration over Britain’s opposition to military action against Iran.
· Sophie Inge
Chinese exporters at largest trade expo unfazed by Iran war
Teresa Zhang, a business manager at lighting equipment maker and Canton Fair exhibitor Guangzhou Blueswift Electric, said the Iran war's impact on the company is "not that big for now." (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
· WATARU SUZUKI
US says Iran's sea trade completely halted as Trump touts 'close' end to war | The National
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· The National
Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’
President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on Iran
· Pippacrerar
Winning without victory: Why the real war with Iran starts now-opinion
The instinctive reaction to the recent war is simple: We did not win.
· COL. (RES) RYAN GITY
Israel, Iran, and the US: The uncertain ceasefire and nuclear standoff
In this week’s episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast, co-hosts Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben-David dive into the unfolding geopolitical tensions between Israel, Iran, and the United States.
· JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
How the Trump administration handed Iran’s leadership a safe place to regroup
When the plane carrying Iran’s delegation touched down in Islamabad for peace talks, even US officials were surprised at how many people stepped onto the tarmac.
· Akhtar Makoii
Iran holds the trump card in this energy crisis
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· Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Iran war day 47: What’s happening in Lebanon, Tehran and the Middle East?
United States President Donald Trump has said that the war on Iran is “very close to over” as Israel and Lebanon held rare direct talks in Washington, DC amid continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Trump renews attack on the pope
U.S. President Donald Trump launched another attack on Pope Leo on Wednesday, while defending the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
· Ferdinand Knapp
(2nd LD) Seoul shares end above 6,000 for the 1st time since U.S.-Iran conflict
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)
· Choi Kyong-ae
(LEAD) S. Korea has no plans to pay Iran for passage of stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: FM
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with FM's remarks in paras 2-3; TRIMS) By Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases – report
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· Herbie G
See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
A man waves a Hungarian flag as he celebrates in the streets after the announcement of partial results of the Hungarian parliamentary elections in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos, File)
· The Associated Press
Philippine transport workers stage 3-day strike as fuel prices soar
Jeepney drivers stage a protest in Quezon City in Metro Manila demanding government support as fuel prices continue to rise. (Photo by Ramon Royandoyan)
· RAMON ROYANDOYAN
(LEAD) Seoul shares end above 6,000 for the 1st time since U.S.-Iran conflict
(ATTN: ADDS 2nd photo, details in paras 3-4, 6-7, 10-15)
· Choi Kyong-ae
Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran
United States President Donald Trump has attacked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of his main European allies, over her unwillingness to join the war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera
S. Korea shared data on stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz with U.S., Gulf states as well: FM
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has provided data on its ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz not only with Iran but with the United States and the Gulf nations as well, its top diplomat said Wednesday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Albanese, Sultan of Brunei share 'deep concern' amid ongoing energy crisis
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· Stephen Dziedzic
Kering stock slumps 6% after Gucci sales drop, Iran war weighs on earnings
Kering reported sales below expectations late Tuesday, as the luxury conglomerate's biggest brand, Gucci, remained a drag despite efforts by new CEO Luca de Meo to turn the company's fortunes around.
· Elsa Ohlen
El jefe nuclear de ONU pide controles estrictos a Irán en cualquier acuerdo para acabar la guerra
El director general del Organismo Internacional de la Energía Atómica (OIEA) Rafael Grossi habla durante una conferencia de prensa en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el miércoles 15 de abril de 2026. (Kim Hong-Ji/Pool Foto via AP)
· Hyung Jin Kim
'Two amazing days ahead': Trump says extending truce won't be necessary
US President Donald Trump said he is not considering extending the ceasefire with Iran, describing a negotiated agreement as the “best option” as the conflict nears its end.
· Middleeasteye
(LEAD) S. Korean currency rises further on hopes for U.S.-Iran talks
(ATTN: UPDATES paras 2, 7-8)
· Oh Seok-min
Italy's Anti-Israel Opposition Declares 'Victory' After Meloni Suspends Defense Pact
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defense agreement with Israel amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, now 'paused' as a two-week ceasefire holds in order to give a chance for talks.
· Tyler Durden
Seoul shares end above 6,000 for the 1st time since U.S.-Iran conflict
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares soared more than 2 percent Wednesday to close above 6,000 points for the first time after the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in late February. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
· Choi Kyong-ae
(URGENT) Seoul shares close above 6,000 for 1st time since U.S.-Iran conflict
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· Choi Kyong-ae
UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Kim Hong-Ji/Pool Photo via AP)
· Hyung Jin Kim
Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US loom
Tehran, Iran – Iran has demanded that it receive compensation for the destruction caused by the United States and Israel’s attacks, as the country remains defiant and regional powers continue their attempts to mediate an end to the conflict.
· Maziar Motamedi
Chinese robotaxi companies forge ahead with UAE expansion despite Iran war
BEIJING — At least three Chinese robotaxi companies are pressing ahead with expansion plans in the Middle East despite the ongoing Iran war.
· Evelyn Cheng
Chinese‑built satellite in Iranian hands tracked US bases - report
Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving the Islamic Republic a new capability to target US military bases across the Middle East during the recent war, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
· REUTERS, SHOSHANA BAKER
Seoul shared ship info with US, Gulf nations as well as Iran: minister
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
· Hwang Joo-young
US chases a ‘Trumpian grand bargain’ with Iran as the message shifts again
Washington: The United States is pursuing a “Trumpian grand bargain” with Iran that would begin to normalise relations and see the rogue state reintegrate with the global economy, US Vice President JD Vance says, as he struck a highly optimistic tone about the possibility of a deal to end the war.
· Michael Koziol
IAEA chief says Iran enrichment freeze a ‘political decision,' stresses verification
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
CNBC Daily Open: Back-to-back gains on Iran peace talks hope
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· Leonie Kidd
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, report says
Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving the Islamic Republic a new capability to target US military bases across the Middle East during the recent war, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
· Middleeasteye
Trump takes aim at Pope Leo again, days after calling him 'weak on crime'
U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV again, suggesting that he was unaware of Iran's repressive actions against its own people and building on his criticism of the Catholic pontiff.
· Anniek Bao
Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken
The government is simultaneously confronting the economic consequences of the war in Iran, as spelt out starkly by the International Monetary Fund and the sharpening of arguments from some, including former Nato secretary general Lord Robertson, that the war is evidence defence spending needs to go up more and more …
· Chris Mason
Live updates: Trump says the Iran war ‘is very close to over’
The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports. Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks. (Produced by Elaine Carroll)
Crece la esperanza de reanudar el diálogo y ejército de EEUU dice que bloqueo de Irán está en vigor
Residentes señalan hacia los daños parados delante de autos calcinados en un edificio destruido por un ataque aéreo israelí en el centro de Beirut, Líbano, el 14 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Hassan Ammar)
· Munir Ahmed
European markets eye mixed open as traders assess Iran war latest
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Wednesday as traders assess the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war and the prospect of renewed peace talks.
· Holly Ellyatt
Hopes rise for renewed talks as US military says Iran blockade is in force
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Hopes rose for renewed talks between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, as the US military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and Tehran threatened to retaliate by strike targets across the war-weary region.
· Yonhap
US shuts down Iran’s maritime trade despite optimism for more talks
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· Herbie G
168 children killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon amid war with Hezbollah
Of more than 2,000 people killed in Lebanon since Israel’s current war with Iran-backed Hezbollah began, 168 are children. Israel has often struck alleged Hezbollah militants or officials in their homes without warning. It’s frequently in areas far from the front line when they are with their families, in apartment …
· Abby Sewell
Chinese chemical producer Hengyi's profit jumps 40-fold on Iran war
Hengyi's plant in Brunei. (Screenshot from Hengyi Industries' website)
· Staff Writer
Pakistan PM Sharif to depart for Saudi Arabia official visit today
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart for an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, his office said, as Islamabad continues feverish rounds of diplomacy aimed at facilitating US-Iran peace talks.
· Middleeasteye
Exposure of Australia's fertiliser deficit could inspire manufacturing comeback
Dean Cayley grows sugarcane in Bundaberg in Queensland. (ABC News: Tayla Larsen)
· Megan Hughes