Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say - Reuters

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say  Reuters

Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear - AP News

Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear  AP News

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

Air Force Scraps RTX GPS Satellite Ground Control Program - Bloomberg.com

Air Force Scraps RTX GPS Satellite Ground Control Program  Bloomberg.com

Gold Consolidates as End of Cease-Fire Looms - WSJ

Gold Consolidates as End of Cease-Fire Looms  WSJ

Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran

In today’s newsletter: Our diplomatic editor on whether permanent peace is possible – or whether there will be a new escalation in the conflict Good morning. The Gulf is stuck in limbo between war and peace. Despite a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, both sides have ramped up threats once again. A lasting end to the violence feels possible, but so does a renewed round of fighting – and more death, destruction and economic pain. JD Vance, the US vice-president, is expected to fly to Pak...

By Patrick Greenfield

‘Everyone must calm down’, Macron urges as US-Iran talks near

French President Emmanuel Macron said that “everyone must calm down” and maintain the US-Israel-Iran-Lebanon ceasefire.

‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo

American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

What is China's endgame for the war in Iran? | About That

The U.S. war on Iran indirectly opens the door for China to help reshape the world order as the ceasefire deadline looms. Andrew Chang explains how China, Iran's largest oil customer, takes a unique position in this war to become the new 'global grown-up' in the room. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Adobe Stock, Reuters and Getty Images

Hong Kong can advance AI beyond the confines of geopolitical rivalry

There is a tendency to portray the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape as consisting of two bitter rivals – China and the United States. The remaining 80 per cent of the world’s population, by virtue of their supposed dearth of scale, research and other critical overheads, are purportedly followers with no agency. The reality is more complex. The emerging global AI order is neither unipolar nor strictly bipolar. Instead, it is characterised by a swathe of middle powers hedging their...

By Brian Y. S. Wong

JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan peace talks – but will Iran show up?

Talks likely to take place Wednesday as Iran’s chief negotiator says Tehran would not accept negotiations under shadows of threats

By Shweta Sharma

United Parcel Service (UPS) - Forbes

United Parcel Service (UPS)  Forbes

UPS refunding customers that spent money on tariffs

'Prepared to reveal new cards on battlefield': Iran's big warning to US as truce deadline looms

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US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears - The Straits Times

US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears  The Straits Times

Iran signals ‘new cards’ on battlefield ahead of peace talks with US, says ‘no negotiations under shadow of threats’

US Vice President JD Vance has not departed for Pakistan for talks with Iran, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Extend the US-Iran ceasefire, give diplomacy a chance

After Iran war, attack on Gulf States, will the GCC withdraw from Arab League - analysis

Abdullah Al-Khamis, a Kuwaiti political journalist, proposes an alternative: an Arab coordination council comprising the Gulf states, Jordan, Morocco, and Syria.

Ceasefire clock ticks down as US and Iran consider new talks in Pakistan

The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire approached. U.S. President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets […]

US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears

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US, Iran warn ready for war

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- The US and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that US President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said US Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to the Pakistani capital Islamabad, which was preparing for a second round of talks on ending the war that has engulfed the Middle East and shaken global markets. But Tehran's cleric-run government declined to

By The Korea Herald

Delicate moment

AS the fate of the US-Iran peace talks expected to be held in Islamabad hangs in the balance, the international community remains on tenterhooks. At the time of writing, Iran had not made a decision about attending, citing mistrust of the US, and violations of the ceasefire allegedly committed by America. The two-week truce is due to end soon. As per Tehran, there are three main irritants that have called the status of the talks into question: America’s blockade of Iranian ports, its attack o...

By none@none.com (Editorial)

Tariff refund system launches as thousands of companies file claims

Up to $166 billion in tariffs illegally collected tariffs by the U.S. government could be returned to importers.

US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears

Seoul stocks open sharply higher ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline - Yonhap News Agency

Seoul stocks open sharply higher ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline  Yonhap News Agency

Talks to end the Iran war are shrouded in uncertainty - The Observer

Talks to end the Iran war are shrouded in uncertainty  The Observer

Why is Trump turning to economic warfare in Iran?

The Trump administration considers adding monetary munitions to its martial tool chest

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US

WTI, Brent crude prices slide in morning Asian trade on expectations of Iran-US talks in Islamabad - Gulf News

WTI, Brent crude prices slide in morning Asian trade on expectations of Iran-US talks in Islamabad  Gulf News

Construction costs rise on tensions

Middle East tensions have pushed construction material prices to their highest level since the pandemic, increasing cost pressures on contractors, according to Kasikorn Research Center.

Hontiveros bats for more measures to combat oil price surge

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday pushed for additional measures to ease the effects of the ongoing oil crisis, in addition to the price cut announced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement, Hontiveros said that Filipinos would benefit from the suspension of both the value-added tax and the excise tax. “Malayo pa

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Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran’s ‘golden’ grip on Hormuz - Arab News

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran’s ‘golden’ grip on Hormuz  Arab News

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 21

Fuel prices are set for another round of rollbacks.

The US Demanded That Europeans Accelerate Their Transition to “NATO 3.0”

The Trump Administration engages in displacement activity by beating up on NATO in the hope that works better there than with Iran.

By Yves Smith

US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo - The Daily Star

US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo  The Daily Star

Iraq's Ruling Pro-Iran Bloc Races To Choose PM, While US Rejects Main Candidates

Iraq's Ruling Pro-Iran Bloc Races To Choose PM, While US Rejects Main Candidates Via The Cradle The US has suspended all funding and security coordination with Iraq, and shipments of dollars the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), until a new Baghdad government acceptable to Washington is formed, Saudi state-owned Al-Hadath reported Monday. The US is also conditioning continued security cooperation on the disclosure of those involved in the bombing of its embassy, the news channel added...

By Tyler Durden

Condo Prices Dropped by 12% to 31% in 31 Bigger Markets. Some Are where They’d Been 20 Years ago, such as Oakland

Condos face some special challenges. Oakland (-31%), St. Petersburg, FL (-28%), Austin (-26%) … the names pile up.

By Wolf Richter

Fuel price hike: Does govt actually gain amid public suffering? - Dhaka Tribune

Fuel price hike: Does govt actually gain amid public suffering?  Dhaka Tribune

US, Iran warn they are ready for war

The United States and Iran both warn they are ready for war as a ceasefire deadline approaches, with talks in Pakistan uncertain amid rising tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-iran-warn-they-are-ready-for-war/

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Iran's foreign ministry says the US is not serious about pursuing diplomacy - standardmedia.co.ke

Iran's foreign ministry says the US is not serious about pursuing diplomacy  standardmedia.co.ke

Iran backs down from retaliating over cargo ship seizure ahead of Islamabad talks - rudaw.net

Iran backs down from retaliating over cargo ship seizure ahead of Islamabad talks  rudaw.net

US Shifts Goalposts as Iran Stands Unyielding - Tehran Times

US Shifts Goalposts as Iran Stands Unyielding  Tehran Times

Europe’s Aviation Sector Faces Imminent Fuel Crunch as Supply Disruptions Deepen

Europe’s aviation industry is confronting the prospect of severe disruption within weeks, as a growing shortage of jet fuel threatens The post Europe’s Aviation Sector Faces Imminent Fuel Crunch as Supply Disruptions Deepen appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Zayneb Elasraoui

"Table of surrender": Iran rejects talks under pressure as Trump's 'bombs' threat looms - Times of Oman

"Table of surrender": Iran rejects talks under pressure as Trump's 'bombs' threat looms  Times of Oman

Qalibaf: No talks under threat, Iran prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield - PressTV

Qalibaf: No talks under threat, Iran prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield  PressTV

HIV: The United States and the Global Fund aim for 3 million lenacapavir beneficiaries by 2028 - Seneweb

HIV: The United States and the Global Fund aim for 3 million lenacapavir beneficiaries by 2028  Seneweb