Trump’s Lesson From Risky Rescue: Threaten to Go Harder at Iran

In an expletive-laced social media post, the president said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he would bomb bridges and power plants.

By David E. Sanger

Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil facilities burn as Zelenskyy tours Middle East

Repairs will be slow and costly, pro-Russian bloggers complain; Ukraine’s president says Iran war is benefiting Moscow. What we know on day 1,503 Continue reading...

By Warren Murray and agencies

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports - The Straits Times

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports  The Straits Times

China says ready to work with Russia to ease Middle East tensions

Lacson backs ‘60-40’ gas exploration with China

To cushion the Philippines from global fuel supply shocks triggered by the Middle East conflict, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson is pushing for “extreme” measures – ranging from a temporary state takeover of energy operations to joint oil exploration with China.

By Neil Jayson Servallos

Oil spike, dollar recovery in focus as geopolitical tensions escalate - Kuwait Times

Oil spike, dollar recovery in focus as geopolitical tensions escalate  Kuwait Times

"Open the f***ing Detroit": Trump's incredible threat to raze Iran's bridges and power plants this Tuesday - Seneweb

"Open the f***ing Detroit": Trump's incredible threat to raze Iran's bridges and power plants this Tuesday  Seneweb