Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens - Reuters

Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens  Reuters

Ackman’s Pershing Square makes $64B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group - AP News

Ackman’s Pershing Square makes $64B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group  AP News

Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer

The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

Britain Reinforces That U.S. Cannot Use British Bases for Attacks on Iran

The U.K. government underlined its previous stance that the United States could only use British bases for defensive purposes, after President Trump threatened to strike civilian targets.

By Michael D. Shear

Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Iran Deadline; Universal Music Soars - Bloomberg.com

Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Iran Deadline; Universal Music Soars  Bloomberg.com

The war in the Gulf could cause a global food shock

Soaring prices for fertiliser and fuel are sowing panic among farmers

Three Ways Trump’s Iran Deadline Could Play Out Tonight - WSJ

Three Ways Trump’s Iran Deadline Could Play Out Tonight  WSJ

The escalating war on Iran’s economy

Iranians fear Trump’s threats against “whole civilization” are part of an onslaught on fabric of nation

‘Pray that we are on God’s side,’ Vance says of U.S. role in Iran war

When asked whether he shared Trump’s view that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran carried divine backing, the vice president declined to go as far.

By Natalie Allison

How the Strait of Hormuz became Iran's secret weapon in the war with the US and Israel

Despite Donald Trump's ultimatum, Tehran does not appear willing to reopen the maritime passage, which is of strategic importance for the global economy. The regime has made the strait a tool of national sovereignty and is even considering charging for passage once the conflict is over.

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s posts: ‘The only president who teases a bombing the same way ABC promotes episodes’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s unhinged social media posts about Iran and a very strange edition of the White House Easter egg roll Late-night hosts reacted to Donald Trump’s expletive-laden social media posts about the war in Iran and mocked his tonally jarring White House Easter egg roll. Continue reading...

By Guardian staff

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.

By Camila Domonoske

A timeline of Trump’s escalating deadlines on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump issues a fresh ultimatum to Iran, threatening strikes on infrastructure unless all vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz freely.

Trump threatens Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’

Donald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump team says he is not planning to use nuclear weapons against Iran

Representatives of US President Donald Trump's communications team have rejected suggestions that he could resort to using nuclear weapons against Iran.

By Mariya Yemets

How Wall Street traders are positioning ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

Wall Street, along with the rest of the world, is nervous.

US and Iran near brink of escalation as Trump deadline for deal looms

The United States and Iran appeared on the brink of a major escalation on Tuesday, with hours to go before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Tehran to accept a peace agreement, as Washington stepped up its threats and Pakistan renewed mediation efforts. Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran, threatening on Tuesday morning to wipe out the country’s civilisation if Tehran fails to comply by 8pm EST. “A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” said ...

By Teresa Elena Frontado

Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Trump warned a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, adding, however, "maybe something wonderful could happen … who knows." Meanwhile, strikes were reported on Kharg Island.

War in the Middle East: Will deal be struck before Trump's deadline?

US President Donald Trump warned "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, while Vice President JD Vance said the United States has "tools in our toolkit that we so far haven't decided to use" against Iran, without explaining further. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani takes a look at what prospects remain for making a deal, and what might happen if one cannot be reached.

By FRANCE24

Stocks fall as Trump’s Tuesday night deadline for Iran looms: ‘The market is certainly on edge’

U.S. stocks were lower Tuesday — but with the S&P 500 still modestly positive in April — as President Donald Trump intensified his threats against Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by this evening.

By Joy Wiltermuth

Amerikaanse miljardair doet bod op Universal, het muziekconcern achter Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny en The Beatles

IDF claims strikes on Iran’s transport network in new mapped footage

The IDF said it had targeted key transport infrastructure across Iran on Tuesday (7 April).

By Camille Chorley

Iranians Form Human Chains As Trump Threatens Death Of ‘Whole Civilization’ (Live Updates) - forbes.com

Iranians Form Human Chains As Trump Threatens Death Of ‘Whole Civilization’ (Live Updates)  forbes.com

Bill Ackman's hedge fund bids to buy the music label behind Taylor Swift and Harry Styles

Bill Ackman Jared Siskin/Getty Images Bill Ackman is lining up a deal to buy the world's largest music company. The investor's Pershing Square fund submitted a $10.9 billion offer for Universal, which is home to Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny. It comes as Ackman prepares to take Pershing Square public. Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has submitted an offer to buy Universal Music, the world's largest music company. The investment fund offered a mix of cash and shares for Universal, which represent...

Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears

US stocks today: Wall Street slides as Trump’s Iran deadline rattles markets; oil surges

Global markets wavered Tuesday as investors braced for President Trump's Iran deadline regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Fears of escalating Middle East conflict sent oil prices soaring and dragged down US stocks, particularly tech shares. Health insurers offered some support, but overall market sentiment remained cautious amid heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Unveils Takeover Bid for Universal Music Group

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management disclosed early Tuesday that a takeover bid for Universal Music Group has been submitted to UMG’s board. The offer includes about $10.9 billion in cash, plus additional stock consideration that pushes the total consideration to about $35 a share. Pershing Square said that UMG’s stock has been undervalued because […]

By Cynthia Littleton

Iran-US war Day 39: Trump vows to ‘end civilisation’, Iran’s Kharg Island attacked hours before Hormuz deadline

Trump warns ‘whole civilisation will die’ in Iran if Tehran does not heed his ultimatum - straitstimes.com

Trump warns ‘whole civilisation will die’ in Iran if Tehran does not heed his ultimatum  straitstimes.com

MTG rips Trump for ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ warning to Iran: ‘This is evil and madness’

Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed Trump's Iran policy, calling for his removal under the 25th Amendment after his threatening post regarding military action.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Offers to Acquire Universal Music Group for $63.5 Billion

Lucian Grainge, CEO of the musical home of the likes of Taylor Swift, and his team "have done an excellent job... However, UMG's stock price has languished due to a combination of issues that are unrelated" to its music business performance.

By Georg Szalai

French nationals released from Iran, returning to France, Macron says

Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were initially released from Iran's Evin Prison in November 2025 after having been imprisoned there for over three years.

Fuel prices could keep rising for months after Hormuz reopens

Fuel prices could keep rising for months even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday, deviating from President Donald Trump’s assurances that consumers will see immediate relief when he ends the war with Iran. The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, now in its second month, has sent oil and […]

White House Denies Considering Nuclear Strikes Against Iran

The White House denied Tuesday that remarks by Vice President JD Vance about military operations in Iran had contained any suggestion of a US nuclear strike against the Islamic republic.

‘Pre-admission of genocide’: Politicos blast Trump over threat to destroy ‘a whole civilisation’ in Iran

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had initially vowed to carry out the “complete demolition” of Iran’s critical infrastructure, particularly bridges and power plants, only if a deal was not reached. But writing on Truth Social, Trump elevated his ultimatum for Iran, stating that “a whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again....

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Asghar Farhadi Calls On Filmmakers To Speak Out Against The “Destructive Aggression” Of The U.S.-Iran War

Veteran Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has asked his fellow filmmakers and artists to speak publicly in opposition to what he described as the “destructive aggression” of the current war between the United States and Iran.  Farhadi published a statement this afternoon calling on his filmmaking colleagues to take a stand. You can read the statement […]

By Zac Ntim

Jake Wallis Simons: This time Trump has left himself no room to chicken out

It is becoming increasingly difficult to see how the United States can secure a victory in Iran.

Trump: 'Whole civilization will die' if no Iran-US deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran shows no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran cuts off communication with U.S. ahead of 8 p.m. deadline – report

Crosetto says Italy knows how to enforce treaties and is not at war on Sigonella case

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 7 - Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said in an urgent parliamentary briefing on the use of US military bases in Italy during the Iran war Tuesday that the government knows how to enforce treaties and Rome is not at war after his recent refusal to left US Bombers use the Sigonella base in Sicily on their way to striking Iranian targets. "Respecting agreements does not mean being involved in a war. We are part of NATO, we are not at war with Iran. We know how to enforce treat...

By ANSA

Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, wants end to war | The wRap

Today's headlines: War on Iran, fuel prices, Artemis II

By Rappler.com

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bids to Buy UMG For Over $60 Billion

The non-binding offer proposes moving UMG's headquarters and stock listing to the United States.

By Elizabeth Dilts Marshall

Solons demand quick answers as inflation spikes, purchasing power dips

MANILA, Philippines — At least two lawmakers have asked the current administration to place measures that would help people cope with the fuel price crisis, after headline inflation rates for the month of March went up to 4.1 percent. In a statement on Tuesday, Akbayan party-list Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula said there is a need to

By jvicente

Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his ultimatum to accept US war demands.

Today Is "Bridge Day"

Today Is "Bridge Day" By Benjamin Picton, Senior Market Strategist at Rabobank As traders return from the Easter break markets are again counting down to an ultimatum deadline set by President Trump. Trump took to Truth Social over the weekend to warn the Iranian regime to make a deal, threatening that Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day” where infrastructure of that kind will be targeted by American forces if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has set ...

By Tyler Durden

US hedge fund launches $64.3 billion bid for Universal Music

The U.S.-based hedge fund Pershing Square, led by the investor Bill Ackman, said Tuesday that it had offered to buy Universal Music Group (UMG) in a merger, suggesting it believed...

Trump: “Whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refuses deal

U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that “one of the most important moments” in world history will take place tonight, and stated that “an entire civilization will perish.”

Iran reports strikes on bridges, key highway and railway - standardmedia.co.ke

Iran reports strikes on bridges, key highway and railway  standardmedia.co.ke

Iran judiciary urges courts to ‘speed up’ execution verdicts

Iran's hardline judiciary chief on Tuesday urged courts to speed up verdicts linked to the US-Israeli war, including capital punishment, as activists sounded the alarm about surging hangings of convicts seen as political prisoners. The post Iran judiciary urges courts to ‘speed up’ execution verdicts appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

€55bn bid to acquire Universal Music submitted by billionaire investor Bill Ackman

Universal is the world’s largest record label, with artists such as Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar The post €55bn bid to acquire Universal Music submitted by billionaire investor Bill Ackman appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer

Universal Music Group, the entertainment giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, has received a takeover offer estimated at $64.3bn (£48bn).

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Trump threatens Iran with the destruction of civilian infrastructure with ”no concern” over war crimes

US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran faces strikes on power plants and bridges within hours if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as civilian casualties continue to rise due to the illegal US-Israeli war of aggression. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the United States would carry out large-scale attacks if Tehran does not meet a deadline set by him for Tuesday evening. “The entire country can be taken out in one night,” he said, adding that Iran would have “no bridge...

Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump's deadline nears - Naharnet

Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump's deadline nears  Naharnet

Trump threatens to destroy ’’a whole civilization’’ - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Trump threatens to destroy ’’a whole civilization’’  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Qatar warns of regional situation spiralling out of control

Qatar warns the region is nearing an uncontrollable escalation as US threats to Iran intensify and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz deepen. The regional situation in light of the… (The post Qatar warns of regional situation spiralling out of control is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Asmahan Qarjouli

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Tehran does not make a deal by deadline - thecitizen.co.tz

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Tehran does not make a deal by deadline  thecitizen.co.tz

Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran: "An entire civilization will die tonight," he declares. - Seneweb

Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran: "An entire civilization will die tonight," he declares.  Seneweb