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Newest first · UTC+11:00BOJ debated need for more rate hikes, weak yen impact on prices
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to keep raising interest rates, with some calling for timely action on mounting inflationary pressures, minutes of their January meeting showed, highlighting their hawkish bias even before the Iran war boosted oil prices.
· Reuters
Washington's proposal to Iran outlines nuclear rollback, US media says
US media outlets, citing unnamed officials, reported that Washington has sent a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the war.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon orders Iran’s ambassador out
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry declared Iran’s ambassador to Beirut persona non grata Tuesday, ordering him to leave the country by the end of the week.
· Yonhap
Air strike hits Tehran as missile intercepted in central Israel
Iranian media reported that an airstrike carried out by the “American Zionist enemy” hit a residential area in Tehran, with rescue teams searching for survivors in the rubble.
· Middleeasteye
Report: Trump does not rule out troop deployment in Iran, seizing Kharg Island
President Donald Trump has not ruled out deploying U.S. ground troops to Iran, Washinton Post reported, quoting US officials.
· Middleeasteye
Iran war starts to hit global economy, business surveys show
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Iran war is already taking a toll on major economies around the world, according to business surveys on Tuesday which showed how a surge in energy prices and rising uncertainty were dampening activity and pushing inflation expectations higher.
· Reuters
Hong Kong stocks extend rebound on signs of diplomatic path in Iran conflict
Diplomatic progress in the Middle East lifts Hang Seng Index, with Nongfu Spring and Li Auto among the top gainers
· Zhang Shidong
Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt
Philippines declares national emergency as fuel supplies dwindle
· Al Jazeera Staff
Donald Trump says Iran gave the US a 'gift'
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S.-Iran talks remain clouded in uncertainty
Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Dylan Butts
Trump news art a glance: president claims victory in Iran war as US prepares to deploy more troops
President continues to tout ‘very good’ talks with Iran, which Iranian officials continue to deny – key US politics stories from 24 March 2026 at a glance
· Guardian staff
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan slammed for saying he believes Iran more than Trump: ‘Terrorists over the USA’
Former CIA Director John Brennan was panned by the White House and social media users Tuesday for wild comments suggesting Iran is more trustworthy than President Trump.
· Victor Nava
Inflation was easing before start of war in Iran, but everything has already changed
Inflation was starting to stabilise before the outbreak of the war in Iran, with new figures showing prices barely budging through February.
· Shane Wright
Allies are lining up behind Trump to open the Strait of Hormuz — cue the media fury
So much for media doomsaying: America’s allies in the Gulf and Europe are falling into line against Iran.
· Post Editorial Board
Trump says he received Iranian 'present' as thousands of US troops head towards Gulf
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran gave the US a "present” related to “oil and gas”, while repeating that talks were underway with the Islamic Republic to end the war, even as thousands of US troops are en route to the region.
· Middleeasteye
Oil drops more than 5% as Trump signals Iran talks despite Tehran denial
Oil prices fell more than 5% Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington and Tehran are "in negotiations right now" and indicated Iran is keen to reach a peace agreement, despite the Islamic Republic denying any direct talks with the U.S.
· Lee Ying Shan
Cathay’s European services could offset Middle East losses, experts say
Hong Kong flag carrier’s decision to extend flight suspensions due to war may have only limited financial impact on overall passenger operations, they say
· Connor Mycroft
S. Korean stocks surge on hopes of end to US-Iran war
Seoul stocks opened sharply higher Wednesday, as optimism grew over Washington's moves to end the monthlong war in Iran.
· Yonhap
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on
President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on coal
· Agence France-Presse
Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels
TEHRAN, Iran — US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of a war, with Tehran announcing that it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump, Modi discuss Strait of Hormuz as India faces gas shortage
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he discussed the Iran war on a call with President Donald Trump, including the conflict’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for India’s energy imports.
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Asia-Pacific markets are set for higher open as Trump comments signal Iran war de-escalation
Asia-Pacific markets looked set for a largely higher open on Wednesday, with comments from U.S. President Donald Trump pointing to potential talks with Iran lifting sentiment, even as Tehran has denied any direct negotiations with Washington.
· Lee Ying Shan
Israeli military warns of inbound missiles from Iran, says anti-missile defences active
Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and a blast was heard in the city, while an explosion was also heard in the skies over Jericho in the West Bank
· Agence France-Presse
Iran tells UN: ‘Non-hostile’ ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
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· Herbie G
US military sending 1,000 troops from 82nd Airborne to Mideast
A sign at an entrance gate at Fort Bragg, N.C., is photographed on Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
· Konstantin Toropin
Iran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can pass through Strait of Hormuz — as Trump teases major ‘prize’
Iran claimed it will allow “non-hostile” ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but vowed to exclude US and Israeli vessels — as President Trump said negotiations are going well after securing a “very significant prize” from Tehran.
· Emily Goodin, Ronny Reyes
Trump keeps up claims of talks with ‘the right people’ in Iran
United States President Donald Trump has maintained that negotiations to end the war on Iran are under way, claiming that Tehran wanted to make a deal “so badly” despite its previous denial that talks were happening.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US sends 15-point plan to end war with Iran: report
The Trump administration has reportedly sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East.
· Victor Nava
Iran signals a preference for JD Vance in negotiations — as Trump picks his team
Vice President JD Vance is quietly emerging as a key player in potential Iran talks as Tehran signals it wants to deal directly with him, sources familiar with discussions told The Post — but the White House insists only President Trump gets to decide who negotiates for the US.
· Caitlin Doornbos, Emily Goodin
Trump says Iran has sent expensive gift to US, but won't say what it is
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· Nick Pearson
Labor is copping the blame for the US ‘excursion’ in Iran. Can they get Trump out of the driver’s seat? | Peter Lewis
Just as many people are ready to blame the government for its spending as they do global inflationary headwinds, making reform difficult for Albanese
· Peter Lewis Australia
Attacks batter northwest Iran striking a residential building in first AP photos from outside Tehran
A woman collects belongings from a house damaged when a nearby residential building was hit in an overnight strike during the U.S.-Israeli military campaign in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, northwestern Iran, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Matin Hashemi)
Iran’s supreme leader isn’t the only ‘probably gay’ Middle Eastern ruler — these others are rumored to be light in the turban
A US intel report suggested that new Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “probably” gay — but he’s not the only Middle Eastern potentate rumored to be light in the turban.
· Alex Oliveira
Trump plantea reducir pronto la guerra con Irán, pero sus objetivos siguen sin cumplirse
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, escucha a un reportero durante la toma de protesta del secretario de Seguridad Nacional Markwayne Mullin en la Oficina Oval de la Casa Blanca, el martes 24 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
· Michelle L Price
Trump says he received Iranian 'present' as thousands of US troops stream towards Gulf
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran gave the US a "present” related to “oil and gas”, while repeating that talks were underway with the Islamic Republic to end the war, even as thousands of US troops are en route to the region.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says he received Iranian 'present' as thousands of US troops head towards Gulf
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran gave the US a "present” related to “oil and gas”, while repeating that talks were underway with the Islamic Republic to end the war, even as thousands of US troops are en route to the region.
· Middleeasteye
Chile anuncia fuerte alza de combustibles en medio de crisis petrolera global
Conductores hacen fila para llenar sus tanques de gasolina en Santiago de Chile, el martes 24 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Esteban Félix)
· Clara Preve
The $830 million bet on oil minutes before Trump sent markets tumbling
Traders bet more than half a billion dollars on the price of crude only 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure that sent the market plunging, exchange data and Reuters calculations showed.
· Amanda Cooper
Trump insists talks happening 'right now' as Iran, Israel trade strikes
TEHRAN, Iran — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks with Iran to end the Middle East war were under way "right now", even as the Islamic republic and Israel traded fresh strikes.
· Agence France-Presse
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 50: Game-changing offramp for the US – Trump’s shortcut to an Iran win
By joining Israel’s unprovoked war on Iran, US President Donald Trump has trapped himself between Scylla and Charybdis. Escalation would spell disaster; retreat would brand him a historic loser. And yet, paradoxically – and almost perversely – a safe passage remains, should he choose to take it.
· RT
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 50: Game-changing offramp for the US – Trump’s shortcut to an Iran win
By joining Israel’s unprovoked war on Iran, US President Donald Trump has trapped himself between Scylla and Charybdis. Escalation would spell disaster; retreat would brand him a historic loser. And yet, paradoxically – and almost perversely – a safe passage remains, should he choose to take it.
· RT
France's Macron urges Iranian president to end attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and asked him to put an end to attacks against countries in the region and called on the country to engage in good faith negotiations.
· Middleeasteye
Iraq to summon US, Iran envoys over deadly attacks: PM’s office
Iraq says it plans to summon the US and Iranian envoys to the country to denounce a string of deadly attacks on Iraqi territory, as the country has been increasingly dragged into the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Live: Australian share market to rise ahead of CPI data release
Australian shares are set to rise as the market opens, after a volatile session on Wall Street where investors swayed between fears of rising oil prices and hopes for a resolution to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· Samuel Yang
Bahrain's UN proposal to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition
Cargo ships sail in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo)
· Farnoush Amiri
US air superiority over Iran hobbled by lower-altitude threats, experts say
Washington's inability to secure uncontested aerial superiority over Iran stems from US underinvestment in countering lower-altitude threats that Iran has effectively deployed, experts speaking to the Middle East Institute said on Tuesday.
· Middleeasteye
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What to know about possible talks to end the Iran war
Iranian Red Crescent emergency workers use a bulldozer to clear rubble from a residential building that was hit in an earlier U.S.-Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Jon Gambrell