Trump's war in Iran sends oil prices spiralling above $100 Stock markets set to open lower again after further sharp rise in oil price Evening Standard · Mar 9
Franz Ferdinand call out ‘warmongering murderers’ IDF and their song theft in propaganda video “These warmongering murderers are using our music without our consent." Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has criticised the IDF for using their hit song 'Take Me Out' in a propaganda video praising deadly airstrikes in Iran. Euronews · Mar 9
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 a Barrel as Dow Futures Crash 900 Points — What It Means for Your Grocery Bill, Petrol, and Savings How the recent surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel impacts your petrol costs, grocery bills, and household budget in the US, UK, and globally. Learn about the economic ripple effects and market reactions. International Business Times UK · Mar 9
From London luxury homes to shell firms: The wealth network linked to Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei Mojtaba Khamenei is set to become Iran's Supreme Leader following his father's death. Reports indicate he controls billions in assets, including luxury properties and a vast investment empire, often held through shell companies and intermediaries. His potential succession raises concerns about hereditary leadership and could escalate geopolitical tensions. The Times of India · Mar 9
Oil Prices Hit $100 as Middle East War Threatens 20% of World Oil Supply Crude oil prices hit $110 amid Middle East tensions, risking a global energy crisis. Discover how market volatility impacts global economies and energy supplies. International Business Times UK · Mar 9
Oil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea's KOSPI taking the biggest hit Still, analysts see the selling as a "knee-jerk risk-off market reaction." Fortune · Mar 9
Trump says he won’t sign other laws until election bill reaches his desk President Donald Trump on Sunday declared that he would not sign other legislation until a sweeping election operations overhaul headlined by new voter ID requirements reaches his desk – even as there’s no sign the bill can get the votes needed to pass the Senate. “It must be done immediately.… Roll Call · Mar 9
Monday briefing: How are Iranians abroad grappling with loss and uncertainty from afar? In today’s newsletter: Across the Iranian diaspora, reactions to the escalating conflict reveal a complex mix of fear, grief and deep political ambivalence The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
No ill winds blowing for renewables spending in budget No cuts to the federal renewable energy program can be expected in the budget, assures the climate minister in response to a rumoured savings blitz. AAP · Mar 9
Iran war LIVE: 'Get out of southeast Turkey,' Americans told as Middle East conflict spirals Global markets gripped by panic on Monday as fears mount over the economic impact of Trump’s war on Iran Evening Standard · Mar 9
Why has the Iran war sparked fears of stagflation for the global economy? Conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices, economists warn, amid global market turbulence The Guardian - AU · Mar 9
Afternoon Update: ASX wipeout as oil price surges; former MP not guilty of most rape charges; and an entry fee for the Twelve Apostles S&P/ASX 200 saw the single biggest one-day drop since the announcement of Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs last year The Guardian - AU · Mar 9
'Delta Force Captured by IRGC' Viral Claim Busted — AI Fake Designed to Stir War Panic A viral claim of US Delta Force soldiers captured by Iran's IRGC has been debunked as an AI-generated hoax, highlighting the dangers of digital disinformation International Business Times UK · Mar 9
Iran names former supreme leader's son to succeed him as war sends oil prices soaring Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, is the Islamic Republic’s next ruler The Independent UK · Mar 9
Newslaundry · Mar 9 Trump blames Iran but evidence mounts it was US precision strike that killed Iranian kids The New York Times has confirmed that a missile striking an elementary school in Iran’s Minab last month was a US Tomahawk cruise missile – adding to mounting evidence that civilians have been targeted in the ongoing US–Israeli assault on Iran.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9 Australia’s blind refusal to question Trump’s bombing of Iran risks ensnaring us in a dangerous folly Appeasing the White House at all costs indulges little but a sentimental notion of a US-Australia relationship that no longer exists
Axios · Mar 9 Oil tops $100 a barrel as Iran war escalates It's a political setback for President Trump, who has relished in touting lower gasoline prices on his watch
The Times of India · Mar 9 When will the Iran war end? Trump hints at 'mutual' decision with Netanyahu US President Trump stated that the decision to end the war with Iran will be mutually decided with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Trump claimed intervention prevented Iran from destroying Israel, and he will make the final decision on the conflict's duration. The White House expects the war to last four…
The Independent UK · Mar 9 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says he will loosen oil sanctions after ‘very good’ call with Putin Zelensky says Ukraine sent interceptor drones and operators to US bases in Jordan
The Independent UK · Mar 9 Where things stand after another weekend of war The Iran war has begun its second week
The Independent UK · Mar 9 Iran-US war latest: Trump claims conflict will be over soon but US hasn’t ‘won enough’ yet Trump claimed US has ‘already won in many ways’ and its military objectives are ‘pretty well complete’
Euronews · Mar 9 Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader to succeed late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei A panel of clerics in Iran has selected a son of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to succeed him in leading the country. Trump has called the appointment “unacceptable” saying he “won’t last long”, as Israel earmark him as a potential target.
The Guardian - US · Mar 9 Trump news at a glance: White House adviser Stephen Miller ‘should go’, says Republican senator Thom Tillis says he believes Miller has ‘outsized influence’ over operations of Trump’s cabinet – key US politics stories from Sunday 8 March at a glance
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9 Vance and Hegseth attend dignified transfer ceremony – as it happened This liveblog is closed
The Independent UK · Mar 9 US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 as death toll reaches 157 A video posted on X showed a small boat being blown up as it floated on the water