Starmer and Trump discuss need to reopen Strait of Hormuz after US president’s ultimatum IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 23
FTSE 100 plunges 11% since Iran war started as stock markets continue to tumble The FTSE 100 Index fell more than 2% in the two hours after the opening bell on Monday The Independent UK · Mar 23
Markets tumble and oil prices rise as global focus remains on Strait of Hormuz The FTSE 100 Index fell back further from the 10,000 market, dropping 1.6% soon after opening on Monday. Evening Standard · Mar 23
Stock markets swing and oil prices fall after Trump postpones strikes on Iran power plants European shares start to rise after US president says talks have been ‘very good and productive’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Trump Claims 'Having the Honor of Taking Cuba' Amid Oil Shortages and Nationwide Blackouts Rising tensions between Cuba and the US are escalating as Cuba grapples with a severe energy crisis and US oil sanctions, highlighting concerns over Cuba's military readiness and the geopolitical challenges threatening its sovereignty. International Business Times UK · Mar 23
Top Israeli general says war ‘not close to ending’ despite Trump’s claim IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 23
Business Brief (March 23): China Reassures Foreign Enterprises on Stability China expands scope of unilateral visa-free entry; Chinese authorities tapped pork reserves and urged output adjustments after prices hit a warning zone Caixin Global · Mar 23
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Rory Medcalf on Australians’ growing national security fears Australians have become increasingly anxious about national security – even before the outbreak of the recent US-Israel war with Iran, according to a new report. The Conversation · Mar 23
Newsletter: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks Also today: The results from a nail-biting parliamentary election in Slovenia and French muncipal runoffs considered a political litmus test a year before a pivotal presidential ballot. Euronews · Mar 23
IEA: Global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ because of Iran war War in the Middle East has 'severely' damaged more than 40 energy assets across nine countries, said the head of the International Energy Agency, as he warned of deepening risks to the global economy. Euronews · Mar 23
Trump Calls Democrats 'America's Greatest Enemy' After Claiming Iran Is Dead in Inflammatory Post Explore the impact of Trump's statements on Democrats and the Iran conflict on global oil prices and political tensions. Get the latest updates on this evolving situation. International Business Times UK · Mar 23
Keir Starmer to chair Cobra meeting after Donald Trump call on Iran crisis The Prime Minister and the US president agreed reopening the Strait of Hormuz was ‘essential’ to stabilise a global energy market. Evening Standard · Mar 23
Trump's ICE at Airports Plan Sparks Staff Revolt, Raising Delay Fears A controversial ICE strategy at US airports may cause travel disruptions, amid internal resistance, TSA staffing issues, and federal agent deployment under Trump. Stay informed on potential impacts on your travel. International Business Times UK · Mar 23
Radio France Internationale · Mar 23 Von der Leyen turns to Australia as EU steps up global trade push European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Australia on Monday aiming to revive long-running trade talks and strengthen ties with key partners in an uncertain global economy.
The Times of India · Mar 23 Iran’s supreme leader in the shadows: CIA hunts for signs of Mojtaba Khamenei Global intelligence agencies, including the CIA and Mossad, are closely monitoring Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has remained largely out of public view since assuming power. Reports suggest he may have been injured, leading to uncertainty about his authority and the true command structure in Tehran amidst ongoing…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 Monday briefing: What a new Guardian podcast reveals about the US justice system In today’s newsletter: Off Duty revisits the conviction of Alexander Villa, raising troubling questions about how it was built
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Trump installs Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds The figure is a replica of one that was destroyed by protestors in 2020
International Business Times UK · Mar 23 US Troops 'Failing Drug Tests on Purpose' to Dodge Trump's Wars – Shocking Silent Protest Claim Unverified claims suggest US troops are failing drug tests intentionally as a protest against potential deployments under Trump's military strategies
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 Dow Jones Industrial Average posts best day since early February as hopes of Middle East de-escalation lift markets – as it happened Investors are piling back into shares after US president extends Iran’s deadline to reopen strait of Hormuz, sending oil price down
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 TV tonight: inside the battle between the US and China A two-part documentary looks at the clash between two of our biggest superpowers. Plus: what to do when you’re too busy to cook. Here’s what to watch this evening
The Independent UK · Mar 23 International Energy Agency head says global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ because of Iran war The head of the International Energy Agency head says the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the Iran war
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 Trump’s video game war: AI, memes and a simplistic narrative have flattened the conflict in Iran What was supposed to be a quick win has become a quagmire, so it now must be reduced to a dopamine hit, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
Evening Standard · Mar 23 British expats risk drones in Dubai rather than big tax bills in London as HMRC urged to clarify rules Accountants say there is a lack of clarity over how the UK tax authorities will treat people affected by the escalating Iran war
Euronews · Mar 23 Iran threatens to hit Middle East power plants as Hormuz crisis grows Early Monday, Iranian state-run television broadcast a statement from the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) that warned, "Do not doubt that we will do this."