Houthi forces enter Iran conflict with missile attacks on Israeli military sites

Escalation represents dangerous spread of war and brings threat of even more damage to the global economy The US-Israeli war with Iran has expanded with the entry of Houthi forces in Yemen, representing a dangerous spread of the conflict and bringing with it the threat of more damage to the global economy. Pakistan has said it would host a meeting of Middle Eastern powers on Monday in an effort to find a regional approach to ending the conflict. But the talks, bringing together foreign minist...

By Julian Borger Senior international correspondent

Former US defence chief says more war won’t bring peace to Middle East

Leon Panetta, former US Secretary of Defence, says that there is no clear end to the war in Iran.

Here are 3 themes that drove another super challenging week for stocks

The Iran war carnage on Wall Street is ever-widening.

Germany news: Iran war stokes new inflation fears

A third of Germans expect significant price rises for food, energy and transport, a survey found. As Merz and Trump trade barbs, the chancellor says Germany could help with mine clearing in Hormuz. DW has the latest.

Gas prices are nearing this ‘psychological wall.’ One group of drivers might smash right through.

“The economy feels a bit miserable right now,” one financial-wellness expert says. “I’m shifting from autopilot to a more intentional strategy.”

By Andrew Keshner

Middle East crisis: Two India-bound LPG tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz

By TOI NEWS DESK

Two more India-flagged LPG carriers started transiting Strait of Hormuz

So far, four India-flagged LPG carriers have reached the country after being cleared by Iranian authorities to transit the Hormuz waterway, a vital sea conduit

Iran risks renewed protests as citizens reach 'breaking point' amid war-stricken economy

Over 40% of Iran's population lives below the absolute poverty line, with that figure exceeding 50% in the capital. Economists warn, however, that the real poverty rate may have climbed above 60%.

"Welcome To Hell": Iran Daily's "Coffin" Warning For Potential US Ground Invasion

The warning comes as US media reported on Friday that the United States is considering the deployment of up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East.

Trending stocks this week as Wall Street ends lower on Iran tensions, rising yields

Fertiliser shortage fears as Middle East conflict hits Kenya supplies

Shippers are now bypassing the Middle East for the 'longer, safer' route,