Trump Says Iran Agreed to Allow 20 More Ships of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz

The president, speaking to reporters on Air Force One, cast the permission as a “sign of respect.” He also asserted that the United States had already achieved “regime change” in Iran.

By David E. Sanger

Trump Says Iran ‘Gave’ the US Most of Its Demands in Peace Plan - bloomberg.com

Trump Says Iran ‘Gave’ the US Most of Its Demands in Peace Plan  bloomberg.com

Migrant Channel crossings: France-UK negotiations over border funding get bogged down

France and the UK are struggling to reach an agreement on a new British funding cycle as London, under pressure from UK public opinion, has demanded greater results from Paris in preventing migrants from crossing the English Channel.

Oil rises above $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion

Crude prices continue to climb as world faces its biggest energy crisis in decades.

Iran war: Israel approves billions in new military funds

Israel's new, defense-heavy budget comes as its forces fight Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, while also pursuing operations in Gaza. The UN said one of its peacekeeper was killed in Lebanon. Follow DW for more.

European countries appeal to Israel to abandon plans to revive death penalty

Four European countries have called on Israel to abandon a bill seeking to revive the death penalty for people convicted of acts of terrorism, a measure opponents say would target only Palestinians. In a joint statement on Sunday ahead of an anticipated final vote in the Knesset on Monday, foreign ministers from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom expressed their “deep concern” about the bill. “The death penalty is an inhumane and degrading form of punishment without any deterring...

By dpa

European nations warn over Israel’s planned expansion of death penalty

Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment.

By FRANCE 24

Investors have nowhere to hide as financial markets groan under the weight of the Iran conflict

Four weeks into the Iran conflict, global financial markets are starting to show some serious signs of strain.

By Joseph Adinolfi

Forget Tariffs: The Iran War Is the Biggest Threat to Your Portfolio Right Now

Israeli mental health patients fighting ‘internal’ wars as wider conflict rages around them

Anxiety of Middle East war is also something felt acutely by Israelis living with disabilities

By AFP

Oil prices today: Crude jumps as Houthis enter Iran war; US boosts troop presence in Middle East

Oil prices surged as the Middle East conflict reached its one-month mark, with Brent crude exceeding $110 and WTI surpassing $100. The involvement of Iran-aligned Houthis and increased US military presence in the region are fueling market uncertainty and disrupting crucial oil supply routes.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Trump claims he got a 'gift' from Iran, reveals his plan for Kharg Island

Donald Trump says Iran allowed 20 oil tankers as a 'present' to US amid talks. He also floated the idea of seizing Kharg Island.

Asia stocks dive as oil prices head for biggest monthly rise ever - straitstimes.com

Asia stocks dive as oil prices head for biggest monthly rise ever  straitstimes.com

Reza Pahlavi’s Iran vision deserves attention, not illusions - editorial

Reza Pahlavi’s call for a post-regime Iran aligned with Israel offers a vision worth hearing, but one that must be measured against political reality and regional risks.

Trump calls Iran's current leaders 'very reasonable' as Pakistan prepares to host talks

US President Donald Trump said the US and Iran have been meeting "directly and indirectly" and that Iran's new leaders have been "very reasonable," as more US troops arrived in the ‌region and Tehran warned it will not accept humiliation. Trump's remarks Sunday came after Pakistan, which is acting as an intermediary between Tehran and Washington, said it was preparing to host "meaningful talks" in the coming days aimed at ending the month-long Iran war. "I think we'll make a deal with them, I'm

By The Korea Herald

Trump says Iran leaders reasonable, ‘I think we’ll make a deal with them,  but it’s possible we won’t’

President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have been meeting “directly and indirectly” and that Iran’s new leaders have been “very reasonable”, as more U.S troops arrived in the region and Tehran warned it will not accept humiliation. Trump’s remarks on Sunday came after Pakistan, which is acting as an intermediary between Tehran and […]

Talk or escalate?

IT has been a roller-coaster week with President Donald Trump talking of a peace deal with Iran and issuing ultimatums of military escalation in the same breath. Hopes that he might be looking for an off-ramp were raised when he postponed threatened attacks on Iran’s power plants and claimed US officials were in talks with Iranian counterparts that were progressing well. When news emerged of Pakistan playing go-between, the possibility gained ground of a diplomatic path out of the crisis. Pri...

By none@none.com (Maleeha Lodhi)

Trump's "Big Day" Post, Hours After Iran Shared A Stock Market "Heads-Up"

MB Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian parliament, has accused the US of talking about diplomacy while planning a ground attack.

Netanyahu orders Israeli military to 'further expand' into southern Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was conducting a multi-front campaign against Iran and allied groups, including Hezbollah.

Nikkei briefly falls over 5% on crude oil surge amid Middle East concerns - 毎日新聞

Nikkei briefly falls over 5% on crude oil surge amid Middle East concerns  毎日新聞

Seoul stocks open sharply lower amid broader Middle East crisis fears - Yonhap News Agency

Seoul stocks open sharply lower amid broader Middle East crisis fears  Yonhap News Agency

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise

Trump eyes Iran oil seizure, Kharg Island takeover amid Kuwait attacks and rising crude - report

Southland farmer takes edible bale netting invention to Europe

The Orepuki deer farmer, who invented edible bale netting, has his eyes set on international markets and the British royal family.

Merz casts doubt over US-Israeli war in Iran - China Daily - Global Edition

Merz casts doubt over US-Israeli war in Iran  China Daily - Global Edition

Another Pakistani worker killed in Israeli strike near Iran's Bandar Abbas port

The death brings the number of Pakistani casualties to five since the US–Israel war with Iran began

By Abbas Naqvi

AI travel advice backfires: Israelis detained at KLIA during transit, envoy warns against Malaysia trips

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — At least eight Israeli nationals have been detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport...

By Malay Mail

Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills another five civilians - Region - World - Ahram Online

Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills another five civilians - Region - World  Ahram Online

Iran’s heavy water production plant out of service after US-Israeli attack

Iran’s heavy water production plant at Khondab sustained severe damage and is no longer operational after being attacked on March 27, the International Atomic Energy Agency said ⁠o...

Middle East crisis: Chemical, pharma manufacturers at highest risk — MAN

By Yinka Kolawole THE Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised alarm over the escalating military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that Nigeria’s chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers face the gravest risk as global economic shocks ripple through the industrial sector. In a statement, Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said the […] The post Middle East crisis: Chemical, pharma manufacturers at highest risk — MAN appeared first on Va...

By Urowayino Jeremiah

Oil rises above $115 and Asia stocks slide as Iran war escalates

Global oil prices jumped and stocks fell sharply on Monday morning in Asia as the US-Israel war with Iran escalates.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

U.S. Embassy in Qatar updated guidance from “shelter-in-place” to “Mission Posture”, on Sunday

The embassy had maintained the shelter-in-place order since the beginning of the war on 28 February, when the U.S. and Israel launched their attacks on Iran. The U.S. embassy in… (The post U.S. Embassy in Qatar updated guidance from “shelter-in-place” to “Mission Posture”, on Sunday is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Asmahan Qarjouli

IRGC: Painful attacks on US-Israeli industrial targets to continue - PressTV

IRGC: Painful attacks on US-Israeli industrial targets to continue  PressTV