Markets rally, oil prices fall as Trump signals Iran talks Oil prices fell more than 4% and European shares gained on Wednesday on the possibility of a de-escalation in the Iran war. Euronews · Mar 25
Iran escalates strikes across Middle East after Trump signals possible deal Iran launched a salvo of missiles across the Middle East, just a few hours after US President Donald Trump claimed Washington and Tehran were "in negotiations right now". Euronews · Mar 25
Iran has received the 15-point US ceasefire proposal, 2 Pakistani officials say Two Pakistani officials say that Iran has received a 15-point proposal from the U.S. to reach a ceasefire in the war The Independent UK · Mar 25
Trump Administration Sued as Minnesota Claims 'Hidden Evidence' in Renee Good and Alex Pretti Killings Minnesota sues the Trump administration over withheld evidence in federal shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, highlighting concerns over transparency and accountability in federal law enforcement practices. International Business Times UK · Mar 25
What we know about Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Iran war Iran announced on Wednesday it has received a proposal to end the war from the US via Pakistan The Independent UK · Mar 25
Trump's peace plan, Iran’s counter: What’s the endgame? Where things stand in Week 4 of Middle East war As the war in the Middle East nears its fourth week, signals from Washington suggesting progress in peace talks talks with Iran have offered brief moments of market relief, but these have been quickly overshadowed by Tehran’s outright denials and continued hostilities in the region. The Times of India · Mar 25
First-Time Candidate Emily Gregory Beat Trump's Endorsed Pick by Running on Housing Costs, Not Politics Emily Gregory's focus on Florida's cost of living helped her win House District 87, defeating Trump-backed Jon Maples. Learn how her strategy resonated in a Republican stronghold. International Business Times UK · Mar 25
Newsletter: Poland, Hungary clash amid allegations Budapest leaked EU secrets to Moscow Also in this newsletter: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faces an uncertain future after suffering a setback in Tuesday's snap ballot. Euronews · Mar 25
ECB could raise eurozone rates ‘as soon as next month’; oil price dips on peace talk hopes – as it happened UK inflation stays at 3% in February as petrol prices fall and food inflation eases, before Iran war drives up global energy costs The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
'Plunging the World into Barbarism': Bernie Sanders' Viral Critique of Trump, Netanyahu and Putin US Senator Bernie Sanders' viral critique of Trump, Netanyahu, and Putin has sparked widespread debate about global governance and military power International Business Times UK · Mar 25
How Iran war is helping Kim Jong Un justify North Korea's nuclear arsenal North Korean leader Kim Jong Un defended his nation's nuclear arsenal, citing the ongoing Iran war as justification for strong military deterrence. He accused the US of "terrorism and invasions" and vowed to advance North Korea's "defensive nuclear deterrence." Kim also declared South Korea the "most hostile nation," warning of… The Times of India · Mar 25
MBS Labels Iran War a 'Historic Opportunity', Urges Trump to Deploy Troops Amid Growing Saudi Oil Threats — Report Explore how Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's call for US intervention in Iran could alter Middle East stability, impact global oil prices, and reshape international relations. Discover the potential consequences on energy costs. International Business Times UK · Mar 25
The Latest: US proposes ceasefire plan as troops head to Middle East The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to seek an end to the war even while more troops head to the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 25
Roll Call · Mar 25 ‘Byrd rule’ poses challenge for voter ID bill in reconciliation Republicans have started talking seriously about using the filibuster-proof budget reconciliation process to get the GOP voter ID bill — a top priority of President Donald Trump — through the narrowly divided Senate. But budget experts say the effort faces long odds due to the complexities of the Senate’s “Byrd rule.” The House-passed bill…
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 Iraq Allegedly Approves 250,000 Paramilitary Fighters to Retaliate Against US Strikes — Fact or Hoax in Rising Tensions? Explore the truth behind claims of Iraq authorizing 250,000 fighters in response to US airstrikes. Get the latest updates on Middle East tensions and Iran-backed militias.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Oil drops below $100 a barrel as Trump makes new Iran claim Oil prices fell and stocks rose after US President Donald Trump announced he had sent a peace plan to Iran, claiming Tehran had agreed it would never obtain a nuclear weapon. Brent crude dropped by approximately 7 per cent to below $100 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near…
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 What Is Trump's Mysterious 'Tremendous' Gift From Iran? President Teases Major Prize President Trump claims Iran sent the US a mysterious oil-and-gas 'present' worth a tremendous amount of money as talks reportedly advance
Evening Standard · Mar 25 'Are you negotiating with yourself?' Iran mocks Trump as US sends 1,000 paratroopers to Middle East ‘Has the level of your inner struggle reached the stage of you (Trump) negotiating with yourself?’ - Iran joint military command spokesperson
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 US–Iran War Update: 82nd Airborne Division Sends At Least 2,000 Troops to Middle East as Trump Explores Iran Ceasefire US deploys 2,000 airborne troops to Middle East, raising concerns for oil security amid Iran tensions and ceasefire efforts
The Times of India · Mar 25 'Dressing up defeat as agreement': Iran mocks Trump with 'negotiating with yourself' dig An Iranian military spokesperson has ridiculed US ceasefire efforts, dismissing Donald Trump's claims of ongoing discussions and stating Iran will never make a deal with the US. The remarks come as the US ramps up its military presence in the region, despite ongoing airstrikes and missile attacks.
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 Diesel Hydrotreater Heater Blast or Iranian Sabotage? Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Sparks Conspiracy Storm An explosion at Valero's Port Arthur refinery in Texas has sparked conspiracy theories amid US-Iran tensions, though officials attribute it to equipment failure
The Times of India · Mar 25 Closure of American bases in Gulf, reparation for attacks: What Iran is demanding in potential truce deal with US Escalating Middle East tensions see Iran setting high demands for a ceasefire with the US, including base closures and reparations. The US, meanwhile, has proposed a 15-point plan via Pakistan, focusing on nuclear and missile programs, with a potential one-month ceasefire and sanctions relief.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25 Like Putin, Trump is a megalomaniac. In Europe, we can shield ourselves, not look for rational motives I had to deal with the energy shock in Germany after Putin invaded Ukraine. The solution now is the same: buy ourselves out of the fossil fuels trap, says Robert Habeck, former vice-Chancellor of Germany
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Iran-US war latest: Oil prices rise as strikes continue and Trump says Tehran ‘afraid’ to admit to talks China sees 'glimmer of hope' in US peace proposal even as Iran says it has 'no intention' of negotiating