War in Iran Threatens Higher Fuel Prices, Renewed Inflation With much of the Middle East's critical oil and gas exports cut off from global markets, rising energy costs could give inflation new momentum. Kiplinger · Mar 16
Trump hints at delaying China summit and urges XI Jinping to intervene in Strait of Hormuz A cancellation of the face-to-face meeting with the Chinese President could trigger substantial economic repercussions The Independent UK · Mar 16
‘I’m sick of stupid’: from excoriating Noem to breaking with Trump, Thom Tillis goes for fiery final act in Congress The Republican senator from North Carolina will not seek re-election after Trump threatened to primary him The Guardian - US · Mar 16
‘The system is broken’: grassroots Democratic group aims to revitalize outmoded ground game Swing Left aims to reconnect with voters and overhaul campaigning with ‘deep canvassing’ ahead of midterms The Guardian - US · Mar 16
US citizens: Trump had no ‘backup’ plan to help them leave Middle East after Iran strike Americans criticise US state department, with one person saying she felt ‘betrayed’ and treated like ‘an afterthought’ The Guardian - US · Mar 16
‘Most corrupt’: Donald Trump blasts ABC News reporter after being asked about PAC email with military transfer photo Donald Trump defended a pro-Trump PAC's controversial fundraising email that used a photo from a solemn military transfer ceremony. When questioned by an ABC News reporter, Trump asserted the email was appropriate, then lashed out at the news organization, calling it corrupt and terrible. The Times of India · Mar 16
‘Shh, you’re very obnoxious’: Trump targets another woman reporter with cranky response to Iran war questions President Trump told a male reporter than he was ‘much better’ than the female reporter The Independent UK · Mar 16
Are Gulf Leaders Backing Trump's War on Iran? Arab State Admits Getting Help From Russia, China Gulf leaders show reluctance to back Trump's war on Iran as Tehran admits military help from Russia and China International Business Times UK · Mar 16
Iranian women footballers rejoin teammates to fly to Oman after Australia asylum U-turn The majority of Iranian players who sought asylum in Australia have reversed their decisions and rejoined their teammates The Independent UK · Mar 16
Walkers issues urgent recall for popular crisp multipacks over allergy risk Walkers is recalling a variety of crisps over fears they contain an undeclared allergen Evening Standard · Mar 16
EU weighs action to keep Strait of Hormuz open The European Union is weighing options to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping The Independent UK · Mar 16
Behind the Curtain: Trump's escalation trap It's the first time Trump's style has made it impossible for him to easily improvise his way out. Axios · Mar 16
Voices: ‘Iran is someone else’s war’: Readers on why Gen Z are reluctant to fight YOUR VIEWS: Our community believes younger generations are far less willing to fight because growing up without conscription, amid broken social contracts and limited trust in leaders, has left them disengaged from the idea of war The Independent UK · Mar 16
How major countries are responding to Trump’s Strait of Hormuz calls IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 16
The Independent UK · Mar 16 World anti-doping agency is looking to change its rule to ban Trump from LA Olympics: report World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) officials describe the report as ‘entirely misleading’
The Times of India · Mar 16 Jimmy Kimmel jokes Donald Trump might be ‘mad’ that 'Melania' film wasn’t nominated for Oscars Jimmy Kimmel, presenting documentary awards at the Oscars, made pointed remarks about free speech and leaders who don't support it, referencing North Korea and CBS's decisions. He also subtly jabbed at "Melania" and Donald Trump, joking about the former First Lady's potential nomination and Trump's reaction.
The Independent UK · Mar 16 MTG joins Megyn Kelly in questioning Fox News host’s ‘manhood’ as MAGA’s Iran divide deepens Conservatives exchange barbed insults in spat over Middle east, with Mark Levin branding Kelly an ‘emotionally unhinged, lewd, and petulant wreck’ and she getting even more personal
The Independent UK · Mar 16 Why countries are rejecting Trump’s call to send ships to Strait of Hormuz Trump says his administration has contacted seven countries to help secure waterway
The Texas Tribune · Mar 16 Trump’s DOJ is pushing prosecutors to pursue “fatally flawed” cases against Texas border crossers Federal prosecutors, who can face discipline for not advancing the Trump administration’s priorities, are bringing military trespassing charges against immigrants with little evidence.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with UK as he criticises Starmer for being overly reliant on advisers – as it happened President says PM should be more supportive over strait of Hormuz
Evening Standard · Mar 16 London flights chaos as Dubai drone attack sparks major airport shutdown Flights were temporarily suspended at Dubai International Airport after a drone strike sparked a fire nearby
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Trump in new tirade against Starmer over Iran war as his plan to open Hormuz Strait flounders The US president hit out as Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan and Australia declined to jump to his request to send warships to the Middle East
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 UK not obliged to support every demand of ‘transactional’ US president, minister says Pat McFadden says UK relations with US remain strong despite Donald Trump’s threats to Nato allies
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Government home heating oil subsidy must be meaningful, John O’Dowd says Stormont’s Finance Minister wrote to the Treasury last week seeking a financial intervention over energy costs.
Fortune · Mar 16 Asia scrambles to respond to Trump's sweeping Section 301 trade probes, which could pave the way for new tariffs China calls the two new probes a "typical protectionist act." Malaysia said its U.S. trade deal was now "null and void."