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Oil prices rose Thursday after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even as a U.S. proposal to end the war is under review by senior officials in Tehran, according to remarks from the Islamic Republic's foreign minister.
The tax, which depends on the class of travel or length of flight, will now be rolled out on October 1
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The U.S. military said it carried out a strike Wednesday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration pushes forward with a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while waging a war against Iran.
Hong Kong’s largest electricity supplier attributes rise to changes in actual fuel prices following start of US-Israel war against Iran
The South Korean won weakened against the US dollar Thursday amid mixed signals from the United States and Iran regarding negotiations to end their monthlong conflict.
Seoul stocks opened lower Thursday, as investors weigh the prospects for peace talks between the United States and Iran.
SYDNEY — Australia banned visitors from Iran on Thursday, saying war in the Middle East increased the risk they would refuse to fly home once their short-term visas expired.
US President Donald Trump insisted Iran was taking part in peace talks, and has suggested that Tehran's denial were dur to fears that Iranian negotiators could be killed "by their own people".
Jeddah will host western zone play-offs rescheduled because of the Middle Eastern war on April 13-14, as well as the tournament’s final stages
Disruptions from the war could accelerate a shift in the oil trade, threatening the US dollar’s long-held dominance, analysts say
Israel’s health ministry said 5,165 people have been taken to hospitals since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with 106 still receiving treatment.
Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly fall Thursday after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even as Tehran reviews an American proposal to end the war, according to the Islamic Republic's foreign minister.
Drivers across Southern California are feeling the pain at the pump like never before.With global markets rattled by the situation in Iran, crude prices have shot up, driving retail gasoline costs sharply higher nationwide, and Californians are bearing the brunt of it.Right now, the average price in the state is hov…
The White House said Wednesday that a much anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after it was postponed because of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Four weeks after the United States and Israel launched their combined assault on Iran’s clerical regime, the war has reached a tipping point.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi said the expulsion of Iranian diplomats sends a clear message that attacks on neighbouring states are unacceptable.
By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
Prime minister approves tougher action against shadow fleet of oil vessels attempting to evade sanctions
Iran has threatened to open a new front in the war and disrupt the all-important Bab al-Mandeb Strait trade route if the US invades Kharg Island.
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The White House insisted that peace talks with Iran are ongoing, even as Tehran publicly rejected U.S. overtures and issued fresh conditions of its own to end the conflict that’s wreaked havoc across the Middle East and global markets.
Yemen’s Houthi military group has reiterated its support for Tehran, while saying it is not currently taking part in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
US president will miss the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas this week due to the Iran conflict, the White House said
Fuel supply shock from Iran – not too many wage rises – will be the driver of higher figures in June
Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war
US Central Command released its fifth update on Operation Epic Fury claiming the campaign remains “on plan or ahead of plan” in achieving what it described as “very clear military objectives” – even as the scope and ultimate goals of the operation remain subject to interpretation.
Superstar Sydney Sweeney wished her Air Force brother well in a heartfelt social media post after he was deployed abroad — as tens of thousands of US troops are serving in harm’s way during the war with Iran.
Republican lawmakers emerging from a closed-door briefing on the Trump administration's war on Iran warned on Wednesday that they are not being given enough information to make informed decisions about the potential deployment of soldiers for ground combat.
Israel is continuing to attack parts of Lebanon, as Iran says Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement. Source: Getty / Anadolu
WASHINGTON — Political warning signs that have privately worried some Republicans for months are starting to flash red ahead of November's midterm elections, as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high, travelers face unprecedented airport security wait times and Americans remain concerned about steep costs of living.
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran doesn't accept a deal to end the Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.
President Donald Trump speaks during the swearing in for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi said the expulsion of Iranian diplomats sends a clear message that attacks on neighbouring states are unacceptable.
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
The war involving Iran, now entering its fourth week, is escalating with no clear end in sight. Statements by US President Donald Trump have shifted repeatedly, heightening uncertainty and volatility in the region. Under these circumstances, the international security environment is becoming increasingly unpredictab…
As the United States and Iran reportedly begin exploring contacts for a possible ceasefire, the war in the Middle East appears to be entering a new phase. Though this may signal a path toward ending the war, the conflict's strategic meaning is becoming increasingly ambiguous. What this war is teaching the world, and…
Pakistan plans to export surplus food supplies to the Arab Gulf states as food security concerns mount due to Iran's control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in mid-May, delaying a planned trip by several weeks as the war against Iran drags on.
Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher again, while oil prices eased.
American farmers, already dealt stiff blows from tariff costs, are struggling to survive as the war in Iran sends fertilizer, feed and energy prices sky-high – threatening to push grocery prices even higher.
The escalating conflict between Iran with the United States (US) and Israel continues to have its ripple effect around the world. Sri Lanka is no exception. The government and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake are engaging in continuous efforts to minimise its impact on the economy.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump speaks during the swearing in for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Karoline Leavitt would not say who the US has been in talks with to end the war in Iran. (Reuters: Kylie Cooper)
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By Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center, Visiting Lecturer, HSE University (Moscow).
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Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Tehran skeptical of president’s offer – and troop deployments for potential ground operations – suggest claim of imminent end to war not credible