Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns - AP News

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns  AP News

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows - Reuters

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows  Reuters

Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war

Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

Oil Steadies as Traders Weigh Outlook for Resolution to Iran War - Bloomberg.com

Oil Steadies as Traders Weigh Outlook for Resolution to Iran War  Bloomberg.com

Stocks in Asia Rally and Oil Prices Rise

President Trump said the U.S. military would wrap up its campaign in Iran in two or three weeks.

By The New York Times

Asian Currencies Mixed; Hopes for Early End to Mideast Conflict May Buoy - WSJ

Asian Currencies Mixed; Hopes for Early End to Mideast Conflict May Buoy  WSJ

FirstFT: US could end Iran war within ‘2 or 3 weeks’, Trump says

Also in today’s newsletter: dealmaking’s blockbuster quarter and German nuclear power rethink

Wednesday briefing: ​How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?

In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting ​global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping ​the existing power balances​ that could redefine the next stage of international security Good morning. So far, there is only one clear winner from the war in Iran: Russia. Before the US and Israel attacked Tehran in late February, Moscow was preparing deep budget cuts to education and healthcare funding to pay for its invasion of Ukraine, which has now entered its fifth year....

By Patrick Greenfield

Trump might end his war — but the rest of the world may pay the price - CNN

Trump might end his war — but the rest of the world may pay the price  CNN

After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say

Effective shutdown of key waterway could lead to permanent changes in how shipping industry does business.

Iran's 'basement' Chinese drone networks spark fears of sleeper cell attacks on US soil

Draganfly's Cameron Chell warns Iran could produce over 100,000 FPV drones monthly, with swarm attacks on U.S. soil possible within eight months.

Europe stocks set for strong rebound as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks

How Israel dodged Hormuz energy crisis while others reel from the blow

Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz has thrown the global economic system into turmoil, yet Israel, which launched attacks on Tehran alongside the United States, has emerged as a rare exception. Since Israel and its US ally started the Middle East war on February 28, economies from Asia to Europe and the US have come under pressure from surging oil and natural gas prices that have driven up fuel and electricity costs. Israel, however, has remained largely insulated from the shock. Centra...

By Agence France-Presse

EU faces 'largest oil supply disruption in history', energy expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Francesco Sassi, Assistant Professor at the University of Oslo and energy geopolitics expert, says that the Iran war has provoked "the largest oil supply disruption in history" adding that "what is really concerning is that national governments will start to unilaterally take action, subsidising energy consumption or act to secure energy supplies, and this will inevitably increase the cost of natural gas and oil in Europe".

By Sharon GAFFNEY

Investors brace for more stock-market volatility, as wild first quarter ends with biggest rally in a year

Last-day gains didn’t stop the S&P 500 from tallying its worst first quarter since 2022 as the Iran conflict, private-credit worries and the AI ‘scare trade’ weighed on stocks in March.

By Christine Idzelis

Asian stocks rally as Trump says US will leave Iran war in ‘two to three weeks’

Trump says Iran ‘begging to make a deal’ but whether an agreement is reached is ‘irrelevant’ to America's timetable

By Stuti Mishra

Japan business mood improves as BOJ weighs rate hike chance - Nikkei Asia

Japan business mood improves as BOJ weighs rate hike chance  Nikkei Asia

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply

Will UAE enter Iran war? Abu Dhabi pushes US, allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz by force

The UAE is reportedly considering military intervention against Iran, a significant shift from its previous neutral stance. Repeated Iranian attacks and the disruption of the vital Strait of Hormuz have pushed Abu Dhabi to explore options, including supporting US-led efforts to reopen the oil route. This move carries substantial risks of further retaliation.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Hurricane Trump threatens to blow China off course

Mr Trump’s demands that China help him open the Strait of Hormuz, given that Chinese ships are heavy users of that passage, provoke scorn.

Indian stock markets jump over 2% on hopes of West Asia de-escalation; global markets also rally

By Akash Mandal

Rubio says US can see ‘finish line’ on Iran war - The Straits Times

Rubio says US can see ‘finish line’ on Iran war  The Straits Times

Cabinet to discuss economic uncertainty caused by war

Follow lives developments in the Middle East as US President Donald Trump says the United States could end theIran war within two to three weeks.

Korea exports top $80b for first time on chip boom

South Korea’s exports topped $80 billion for the first time in March, hitting a record despite headwinds from the Middle East conflict as a semiconductor boom powered a broad-based rise in outbound shipments, government data showed Wednesday. Exports rose 48 percent from a year earlier to $86.13 billion, according to the Trade Ministry. That was the highest monthly total on record, surpassing the previous peak of $69.5 billion set in December 2025. The result extended Korea’s on-year export grow

By The Korea Herald

Iran Foreign Minister, President Appear In Public, Spell Out How War Can End

The last time the two top leaders were seen on the streets of Tehran was on "Iranian Quds Day" with Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, days before he was killed in US-Israeli strikes.

US eyes a swift end to war as fresh attacks hit Gulf states and Iran

President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the end of the war on Iran could be near, with Washington signaling potential for both direct talks with Tehran’s leadership and a winding down of the conflict even without a deal. The remarks underscored the shifting and at times contradictory timelines and statements […]

Troubled skies

AS the relentless exchange of missiles and drones, which seem to be flying, crashing and exploding all over the Middle East, continues to rattle economies near and far, matters have also turned extremely difficult for the global aviation industry. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the pernicious targeting of the region’s energy infrastructure have throttled global fuel supply lines, pushing jet fuel prices through the roof and upending the industry’s economics. Not only that, the war ha...

By none@none.com (Editorial)

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supply

The race for alternative supply has hotted up as China, the world's second-largest economy, imposed fuel export bans.

Chalmers faces recession, fuel mandate questions amid 'significant economic shock'

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the quicker the war in the Middle East was resolved, the sooner the global economy could recover.

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies

S. Korea's monthly exports top US$80 bln mark for 1st time in March - Yonhap News Agency

S. Korea's monthly exports top US$80 bln mark for 1st time in March  Yonhap News Agency

UAE eyes helping U.S., allies to open Strait of Hormuz by force - report

The 8 at 8: Wednesday

Climate change, Trump to address US on Iran, and students urged to check SUSI eligibility.

Kuwait dream cut short: OFW returns home amid Middle East tensions

MANILA, Philippines — A 27-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from La Union who sought work in Kuwait in hopes of giving his family a better life was forced to return to the Philippines after only five months due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Mark Deleña is among the 99 Filipinos who were safely

By postie

It’s going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Malaysia’s overseas travellers increased last month despite the ongoing Middle East...

By Ida Lim

The Iran War and the paradox of post-modern warfare - The Daily Star

The Iran War and the paradox of post-modern warfare  The Daily Star

Asia Burns More Coal As Middle East War Sends LNG Prices to 3-Year Highs

Asia Burns More Coal As Middle East War Sends LNG Prices to 3-Year Highs Submitted by Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com, Coal is back with a bang in Asia’s power generation, as countries scramble to contain the LNG supply shortage due to the war in the Middle East. Coal hasn’t really left most Asian economies, which rely on the fuel for much of their power generation. Amid the squeeze of natural gas supply due to the de facto closed Strait of Hormuz and the sky-rocketing LNG...

By Tyler Durden

Iran has 'will' to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran has 'will' to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says - Region - World  Ahram Online

Iran launches dispersal bomb attack on central Israel as Trump signals end to conflict

Iran launches dispersal bomb attack on central Israel amid ongoing Middle East conflict The post Iran launches dispersal bomb attack on central Israel as Trump signals end to conflict appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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​Pakistan, China issue 5-point initiative for restoring peace in Middle East​ - phnompenhpost.com

​Pakistan, China issue 5-point initiative for restoring peace in Middle East​  phnompenhpost.com

Iran War: Donald Trump will address the American people Wednesday evening - seneweb.com

Iran War: Donald Trump will address the American people Wednesday evening  seneweb.com