A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana - AP News

A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana  AP News

Gulf Arab nations report a barrage of Iranian attacks since the cease-fire.

By Vivian Nereim

Relief Sweeps Markets After Two-Week Ceasefire Deal - Bloomberg.com

Relief Sweeps Markets After Two-Week Ceasefire Deal  Bloomberg.com

Oil Tumbles Below $100 as U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Agreement Calms Markets - WSJ

Oil Tumbles Below $100 as U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Agreement Calms Markets  WSJ

Israel kills dozens in Beirut, claims Lebanon is not part of Iran truce

Israeli strikes pounded the Lebanese capital, killing dozens of people in an aerial barrage hours after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire took hold.

By Mohamad El Chamaa, Ellen Francis

French hostages return home after more than three years in Iranian prison

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris landed in Paris on Wednesday morning, following years of detention on espionage charges.

Delta CEO braces flyers for higher fares amid surge in oil prices tied to Iran war

Airline projected a $2bn increase in fuel costs this quarter amid volatility in oil markets sparked by the war The CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian, braced customers for higher fares following the surge in oil prices sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran, amid strong demand from passengers. Though rising oil prices have cost the company an extra $330m in fuel expenses, and it projected a $2bn increase in fuel costs in the current quarter, Delta forecast that revenue would grow 10% as flyers ...

By Lauren Aratani

Schumer calls Trump 'a military moron' and says US 'worse off' now than when Iran war started

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blasts President Donald Trump as "a military moron" over the Iran conflict, saying Americans are "worse off."

How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire

Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting.

Oil prices plunge and markets surge on Iran war ceasefire, but ‘significant hurdles remain’ - CNN

Oil prices plunge and markets surge on Iran war ceasefire, but ‘significant hurdles remain’  CNN

Israel escalates Lebanon campaign amid disputed U.S.-Iran ceasefire

A wave of Israeli airstrikes swept across Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving dozens dead and hundreds wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

The biggest winners from U.S.-Iran ceasefire and tumbling oil prices

Since the beginning of the war, equities and oil have largely traded inversely.

Vance criticises Ukraine and Russia over "haggling over a few square kilometres"

US Vice President JD Vance has said during a visit to Hungary that he considers disputes between Ukraine and Russia over "a few square kilometres" to be unreasonable.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

JD Vance criticizes Zelenskyy and Ukraine in Hungary on visit campaigning for Viktor Orban

US Vice President JD Vance has criticized EU leaders and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Hungary, echoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign messaging. The Kremlin chimed in from Moscow, too.

Ray Dalio says US-China ties are critical as world enters dangerous new era

Billionaire investor and philanthropist Ray Dalio has called the US-China relationship the single most critical factor for global well-being, as the war on Iran shakes the world order and leaders of the two superpowers prepare to meet next month. Strong ties between Beijing and Washington could unlock immense progress for humanity, while bad relations could cause catastrophic damage, Dalio warned at an event for his non-profit ocean exploration initiative OceanX in Shanghai on Wednesday. “We ...

By Mandy Zuo,Daniel Ren

French pair held in Iran says not 'broken' after return to France

Two French nationals who returned home Wednesday after being held for almost four years in Iran said they had never given up hope and would speak out about the "daily horror" of their Iranian prison. Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72, landed in Paris earlier Wednesday, with President Emmanuel Macron hailing "the end of a terrible ordeal" before he greeted them at the Elysee Palace.

By FRANCE24

Iran may have just put the brakes on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz traffic is halted after attacks by Israel on Lebanon, Iranian news agency says.

By Claudia Assis

Israel launches largest strikes on Lebanon hitting 100 targets in 10 minutes and killing dozens

The strikes came just hours after a two-week truce between the US and Iran was announced - which Israeli prime minister insisted did not include Lebanon

By Bel Trew

Bombers made 18 round-trip flights from the US to strike Iran, each spending more than 30 hours in the air

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers carried out strikes in Iran. US Air Force photo The US launched more than 60 bomber missions to strike Iran, America's top general said Wednesday. Eighteen missions involved round-trip flights from the US that lasted more than 30 hours. All three US Air Force bombers — B-1s, B-2s, and B-52s — have been involved in Operation Epic Fury. American bombers made numerous round-trip flights from the US to strike Iran, with each aircraft spending over a day in the air to ...

China urges 'full end' to Iran war as more high-stakes diplomacy awaits - Nikkei Asia

China urges 'full end' to Iran war as more high-stakes diplomacy awaits  Nikkei Asia

Wall Street jumps to near one-month highs after US-Iran ceasefire

Strait of Hormuz: How Trump gave Iran a weapon deadlier than any nuke

A recent conflict has shifted control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran may now charge transit fees for ships passing through. This follows a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The situation signals a significant change in regional maritime control. Global oil trade routes are impacted by these developments.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Israel Botched the Iran War – and Shattered Its Standing in the U.S. - Haaretz

Israel Botched the Iran War – and Shattered Its Standing in the U.S.  Haaretz

Hormuz Strait to remain shut? Concerns mount despite ceasefire as Iran fumes over Israeli attack on Lebanon

Hormuz remained largely blocked in the early hours of the agreement on Wednesday as shipping services claimed threat messages from the Iranian navy.

Syria and Lebanon, forgotten victims of the Iran war

The conflict could not have come at a worse time for either nation

By David Miliband

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family - The Straits Times

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family  The Straits Times

Hezbollah fires at North, fragment falls in open area, no injuries

Iran had also launched missiles toward Israel early Wednesday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.

‘A lot of work to do’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says on Gulf trip

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there was still a lot of work to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, speaking during a visit to the Gulf. Starmer will hold talks with regional leaders during the visit, which had been planned before the ceasefire was announced. “We now […]

"Hardest War To Solve": JD Vance On Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Kyiv on Wednesday called on the United States to pressure Russia into ending its invasion of Ukraine.

French teachers Kohler and Paris back on home soil after Iran ordeal

French teachers Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris arrived in Paris on Wednesday after nearly four years of detention in Iran, ending a long diplomatic effort after they were jailed on espionage charges.

By RFI

Chinese electric truck maker Windrose makes first US delivery

S. Korea welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire plan, voices hope for safe transit of Hormuz Strait - Yonhap News Agency

S. Korea welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire plan, voices hope for safe transit of Hormuz Strait  Yonhap News Agency

Iran may exit ceasefire over Israeli attacks on Lebanon - reports

Iran threatens to abandon ceasefire over Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Iran has blocked tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and its navy has threatened to destroy any vessel attempting passage without Tehran’s authorisation, as a dispute erupts over whether the US-Iran ceasefire covers Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Hormuz closure Iran’s navy sent messages to multiple vessels in the Gulf warning that the Strait of […]

By Newsroom

Milan bourse closes 3.7% up on Iran truce

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 8 - The Milan bourse closed 3.7% up Wednesday on the Iran truce. The FTSE MIB index rose above the 47,000 point mark (to 47,091), like other stock markets, thanks to the truce in Iran. Prysmian soared 9.79% to new highs, followed by Cucinelli (+8.2%), Buzzi (+7.93%), and Unicredit (+7.88%). Only Eni (-5.57%) was negatively impacted by the drop in oil prices, as was Tenaris (-1.15%), while the decline in gas prices weighed on Snam (-0.48%). European stock markets toasted the...

By ANSA

Ceasefire provides temporary relief for bleeding rupiah - The Jakarta Post

Ceasefire provides temporary relief for bleeding rupiah  The Jakarta Post

Swiss stocks rally after US-Iran ceasefire announcement - SWI swissinfo.ch

Swiss stocks rally after US-Iran ceasefire announcement  SWI swissinfo.ch

From Stone Age to Golden Age: the 10 hours that halted Iran's war - The National

From Stone Age to Golden Age: the 10 hours that halted Iran's war  The National

Greek-American Business Expo Hermes Expo Celebrates 35th Anniversary - eKathimerini.com

Greek-American Business Expo Hermes Expo Celebrates 35th Anniversary  eKathimerini.com

China calls for normal passage through Strait of Hormuz - China Daily - Global Edition

China calls for normal passage through Strait of Hormuz  China Daily - Global Edition

UAE markets lead rally after ceasefire; oil prices plunge over 18% - Khaleej Times

UAE markets lead rally after ceasefire; oil prices plunge over 18%  Khaleej Times

Saudi Arabia, GCC nations call for lasting peace after US-Iran truce - Arab News

Saudi Arabia, GCC nations call for lasting peace after US-Iran truce  Arab News

Iran accepts cease-fire as basis for ending war, FM tells Türkiye

Iran has accepted the cease-fire as a foundation for a complete end to the war and future talks with the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Turkish counterpart...

US, Israel Insist Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply In Lebanon, Which Suffers Huge Airstrikes

US, Israel Insist Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply In Lebanon, Which Suffers Huge Airstrikes Israel has made clear that it doesn't see the newly declared US-Iran ceasefire as applying to its war in Lebanon, where it is still trying to destroy Hezbollah. The White House too has made its stance clear that it doesn't apply, but President Trump has stated his intent to take care of a Lebanon ceasefire separately.  The military has unleashed hell on Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the east...

By Tyler Durden

Chinese FM addresses inquiry regarding Iranian ambassador claiming he hopes China can be a security guarantor in Middle East - Global Times

Chinese FM addresses inquiry regarding Iranian ambassador claiming he hopes China can be a security guarantor in Middle East  Global Times

Israel launches most violent strikes on Beirut since start of war - Dhaka Tribune

Israel launches most violent strikes on Beirut since start of war  Dhaka Tribune

Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce - standardmedia.co.ke

Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce  standardmedia.co.ke

What to know about US-Iran truce

US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction threatened by Trump The post What to know about US-Iran truce appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Oboh

Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost - the-star.co.ke

Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost  the-star.co.ke

Araghchi discusses Lebanon attacks with Pakistan, Iran threatens retalitation - Naharnet

Araghchi discusses Lebanon attacks with Pakistan, Iran threatens retalitation  Naharnet

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Starmer heads to Gulf, welcomes Iran war truce - Kuwait Times

Starmer heads to Gulf, welcomes Iran war truce  Kuwait Times

Qatar, world leaders hail U.S.-Iran ceasefire, urge lasting peace

Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran draws cautious global support as leaders urge de-escalation and lasting peace Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire in the early hours of Wednesday, ahead… (The post Qatar, world leaders hail U.S.-Iran ceasefire, urge lasting peace is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Asmahan Qarjouli

U.S. plans to facilitate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - AzerNews

U.S. plans to facilitate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz  AzerNews

The United States and Iran each claim victory after a last-minute ceasefire. - Seneweb

The United States and Iran each claim victory after a last-minute ceasefire.  Seneweb