From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown - AP News

From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown  AP News

Brent Oil Falls Below $100 on Optimism Iran War May End - Bloomberg.com

Brent Oil Falls Below $100 on Optimism Iran War May End  Bloomberg.com

Oil Prices Fall After Trump Says U.S. Would Be Leaving Iran Soon - WSJ

Oil Prices Fall After Trump Says U.S. Would Be Leaving Iran Soon  WSJ

Oil price falls and markets rally after Trump says Iran war over in ‘two to three weeks’

US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in Asia Business live – latest updates Oil prices tumbled and stock markets rallied across the world on Wednesday after Donald Trump said the war in Iran would end in “two to three weeks”. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, dropped to $99.78 a barrel, down more than 15% compared with its price on Tuesday – its lowest level in a week. Continue reading...

By Lauren Almeida

Morning news brief

Trump tells allies who need Strait of Hormuz for oil to get it themselves, how the Iran war is impacting the U.S. and global economy, SCOTUS to hear arguments on birthright citizenship.

By Leila Fadel

Iran war: What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?

Trump says US could leave Iran war in 2-3 weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.

Trump receives warm reception at the Kennedy Center after transforming the arts institution - cnn.com

Trump receives warm reception at the Kennedy Center after transforming the arts institution  cnn.com

Trump administration launches new bid to attract U.S. oil companies to Venezuela — but finding few takers

President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela’s energy sector, nearly three months after the toppling of former president Nicolás Maduro, as the country is said to have the largest crude oil reserves in the world.

Iran war: Trump says US will be 'leaving soon' as strikes hit Beirut, Tehran and central Israel

An Iranian missile has wounded 14 people in central Israel, while Israel bombed Beirut, killing seven. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has said the US could end its campaign in the next two to three weeks. DW has more.

Pakistan eyes Gulf investment, defence deals in return for playing peacemaker in Iran war

Pakistan is hoping that its role in building a diplomatic off-ramp from the US-Israel war on Iran will enable it to become a key actor in the Middle East after the conflict ends, analysts say. If Islamabad can deliver without being sucked into the maelstrom, it can capitalise on its position as peacemaker by signing defence deals with Gulf monarchies and attracting investment from them to strengthen its weak economy. This will help finance Pakistan’s military expansion for its envisioned new...

By Tom Hussain

Macron touts Europe's 'predictability' during Japan visit in apparent swipe at Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed Europe's "predictability" in "times likes these" during a meeting with Japanese business leaders in Tokyo, appearing to contrast the continent's consistency with the erratic conduct of the US president's administration.

By FRANCE 24

Brent oil futures fall as low as $98 ahead of Trump’s address on Iran war

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian both suggested the conflict could end soon

By Nora Redmond

Oil prices retreat and stock markets rally on Iran war resolution optimism

Stock markets in the UK and globally rebounded on hopes over an end to the Iran conflict, with the FTSE 100 Index soaring as much as 1.7%.

By Holly Williams

The Iran war could haunt grocery bills long after the fighting stops

Crops including wheat, rice, and pistachios (pictured) will be affected by the fertilizer shortage that is being worsened by the Iran war. Bloomberg/Getty Images The war in Iran has driven up fertilizer prices and disrupted a key planting season. The disruption affects crops like corn, wheat, and rice, which feed both humans and animals. Supply chain scholars say the conflict will affect global food prices, even if the war ends soon. Even if the war in Iran ended tomorrow, the damage to the...

As Trump mulls Middle East exit, Iran says ‘prepared for 6 months of war’

President Trump ‘deeply cares’ about India-US relationship, says ambassador Sergio Gor

Last week, PM Modi and Trump held the first phone call since the beginning of the Iran war and discussed the situation in the Gulf region.

Yanis Varoufakis: Trump has been betraying Maga’s base since day one

The economist and politician on Iran, Trump and Labour

By Oli Dugmore

Huge glass skyscraper envisioned for Trump presidential library in Miami - The Straits Times

Huge glass skyscraper envisioned for Trump presidential library in Miami  The Straits Times

Australian PM Albanese: War's economic shock will be felt for months, urges using public transport

Australia, which imports about 90% of its fuel, has seen petrol prices surge and experienced localized shortages as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Kospi jumps 8%, won surges on Middle East easing hopes

Seoul stocks surged Wednesday, led by gains in chipmakers and other big-cap tech shares, as hopes grew for a possible end to the US-Iran conflict. The Korean won strengthened sharply. The currency closed at 1,501.3 won per the dollar, up 28.8 won from the previous session's 1,530.1. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 426.24 points, or 8.44 percent, to 5,478.7, snapping a four-day losing streak. Wednesday's gain marked the second-largest increase ever, with the sharpest gain rec

By The Korea Herald

After Saudi, UAE Willing To Put Boots On Ground To Force Open Hormuz: Report

The report of the UAE joining the war followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that his country was building "new alliances with important countries in the region" to counter Tehran.

Disruptions to air travel due to Iran war predicted to begin in early May - Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary

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PSX gains over 7,400 points during intraday trade

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index continued its bullish momentum on Wednesday, surging by over 7,400 points during intraday trade. The KSE-100 index climbed by 7,461.58 points, or 5.02 per cent, to stand at 156,204.89 from the previous close of 148,743.31. On Tuesday, the KSE-100 had climbed by 1,900.34 points, marking a recovery after witnessing a meltdown on Monday. More to follow

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Pope Leo appeals to Trump to end Iran war

(ANSAmed) - ROMA, 01 APR - Pope Leo XIV has made an appeal to US President Donald Trump to end the Iran war and called on international leaders to stop the many conflicts raging around the world, saying he hopes for an Easter truce. "I'm told that President Trump recently stated that he would like to end the war," the American pontiff told reporters on Tuesday outside the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo. "Hopefully he's looking for an 'off-ramp'. "Hopefully he's looking for a way to decrea...

By ANSA

Ping Lacson: World should 'pray' to survive Trump

The senator compares global tensions to COVID, warning about Trump.

By Jean Mangaluz

KSE-100 surges over 7,400 points on Iran de-escalation hopes

PSX halts trading while KSE-30 surges 5% as peace prospects bring investor optimism back

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US/Israel-Iran War (Day 32): Trump says war to end in 2-3 weeks

When asked about gas prices coming down, Mr Trump said, "All I have to do is leave Iran, and we'll be doing that very soon." The post US/Israel-Iran War (Day 32): Trump says war to end in 2-3 weeks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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