US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran - AP News

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran  AP News

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Oil rebounds as Iran threatens to retaliate for US attack on cargo ship

Hopes for peace deal fade amid uncertainty over possible talks in Pakistan this week

US and Iran in diplomatic deadlock and naval escalation as ceasefire nears expiration

Donald Trump announced the dispatch of a US delegation to Islamabad for new talks with Tehran, which refuses to confirm its participation.

Oil prices rise and markets fall after US ship seizure hits Iran peace deal hopes

FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended period Business live – latest updates Oil prices rose sharply and European stock markets fell on Monday, after the US seizure of an Iranian vessel hit hopes for a peace deal. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by as much as 5% on Monday to $95.50 (£70.75) a barrel. Continue reading...

By Lauren Almeida

Iran says it may boycott second round of peace talks with the U.S.

President Trump announced a second round of Iran talks in Pakistan while warning of renewed strikes if diplomacy fails, but Tehran signals it may boycott negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval pressure.

By Jane Arraf

Iran war: What is happening on day 52 of the US-Israeli conflict?

Islamabad talks in limbo as Iran says it will retaliate after US marines capture an Iranian ship near Strait of Hormuz.

European stocks set to slump as Gulf tanker attacks threaten ceasefire

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as traders assess a re-acceleration in U.S.-Iran tensions.

Can a US-governed ‘Pax Silica’ hub turn Philippines into a chip powerhouse?

The United States is planning to build an “economic security zone” in the Philippines to counter China’s dominance in critical technologies. The 4,000-acre (1,619-hectare) hi-tech industrial hub will reportedly be the first of its kind in the world, operating under US common law despite being on Philippine soil. Washington says it will be the first “AI-native investment acceleration hub” developed under the US-led Pax Silica initiative, a framework aimed at mobilising allied economies around...

By Sam Beltran

Iran war: 'No plans' for fresh peace talks, Tehran says

Pakistan is preparing to host a second round of negotiations, but doubts remain as to whether they will take place, after the US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship. DW has the latest.

Peace talks clouded by uncertainty after US seizes Iranian ship

Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might collapse after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region also appeared under threat, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations that the ​US had hoped to ‌kick off before the ceasefire expires.

By FRANCE24

The US has seized an Iranian cargo vessel – is this legal?

Naval law expert Jennifer Parker of The Conversation lays out what is happening in the Strait of Hormuz

By Jennifer Parker

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks

Is Hormuz still operational? How gunfire, vessel seizure are testing the Iran-US ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruption after a weekend of escalations, including ships coming under gunfire and a US seizure of an Iranian vessel. Commercial movement is chaotic, with vessels reversing course or drifting amid conflicting instructions. This directly confronts the fragile ceasefire, pushing the vital energy corridor to the brink.

By TOI World Desk

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks - The Straits Times

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks  The Straits Times

Who was Erfan Faraji? Trump’s heartfelt letter to family of teen killed in Iran, ‘I promise never to…’

Majid Moghadasi, mourning his nephew Erfan Faraji's death in Iran, received condolences from President Trump.

John Oliver Mocks Trump for Calling Pope “Weak on Crime”: “OK, But Who Gives a Sh**?”

"Trump seems to be on an epic run of picking losing fights," the 'Last Week Tonight' host said on Sunday's show.

By Kimberly Nordyke

The world is learning how to work around America

The Iran ceasefire has exposed the limits of American power, as the United States was forced to rely on others to contain a crisis of its own making.

Uncertainty prevails over Iran’s participation in Islamabad talks with US

Uncertainty prevailed on Monday over whether the United States and Iran would hold a second round of direct talks in Islamabad, as mixed signals emerged from the leadership in Tehran amid intensifying tensions with Washington. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran has yet to decide on whether to attend the next round of talks with the US. His statement came after Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said earlier today that Tehran was continuing negotiat...

By none@none.com (AFPAnadolu Agency)

US warship passes through Malacca Strait, Indonesian Navy says

A United States warship passed through the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, the Indonesian Navy said on Monday, adding that the transit through the major sea route was in accordance with international law. The warship passed through the strait, which borders Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, on Saturday, April 18, Indonesian Navy spokesperson First Admiral […]

Opinion: Opinion | Is Cuba The Next White House Misadventure?

On Monday, president Donald Trump said that the US may "stop by Cuba" when finished with Iran.

US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response - 毎日新聞

US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response  毎日新聞

Commentary: Logic demands an Iran deal. Will fantasies of victory allow one?

The reality is that there is no nuclear deal and the two warring sides remain far apart, says Marc Champion for Bloomberg Opinion.

Rappler Recap: PH, US open ‘biggest’ Balikatan drills yet 

What makes this year’s drills the biggest and what are soldiers from seven countries training for, exactly?

By Bea Cupin, Rappler.com

Gold prices in Dubai drop over Dh5 per gram amid rising US-Iran tensions - Khaleej Times

Gold prices in Dubai drop over Dh5 per gram amid rising US-Iran tensions  Khaleej Times

China says ‘concerned’ over US intercepting Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz

Beijing flags risks to global trade after US boards Iranian vessel in Gulf waters

By Reuters

Mideast cease-fire hangs by thread as US captures Iranian vessel

Fears grew Monday that the U.S.-Iran truce could collapse after Washington said it seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to breach its blockade and Tehran vowed to retaliate. Ef...

Iran foreign ministry says US not serious about pursuing diplomacy

Iran’s foreign ministry states the US is not serious about US-Iran diplomacy, citing ceasefire violations, attacks, and naval blockades. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-foreign-ministry-says-us-not-serious-about-pursuing-diplomacy/

By Punch Newspapers

Iran foreign ministry says US not serious about pursuing diplomacy

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that the United States was not serious about pursuing diplomacy, citing what it called "violations" of their two-week ceasefire. The post Iran foreign ministry says US not serious about pursuing diplomacy appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Tehran vows retaliation after US seized Iranian cargo ship in Gulf of Oman - rudaw.net

Tehran vows retaliation after US seized Iranian cargo ship in Gulf of Oman  rudaw.net

Iran military vows to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo ship - Naharnet

Iran military vows to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo ship  Naharnet

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump’s presidency

Throughout US President Donald Trump's second term in office, traders have been betting millions of dollars just before he makes major announcements.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

President Trump says US representatives heading to Islamabad, will be ‘there tomorrow evening for negotiations’ with Iran - phnompenhpost.com

President Trump says US representatives heading to Islamabad, will be ‘there tomorrow evening for negotiations’ with Iran  phnompenhpost.com

Battlefield has spoken: Trump wants an off-ramp – concessions to Iran are the only way out - PressTV

Battlefield has spoken: Trump wants an off-ramp – concessions to Iran are the only way out  PressTV