The Latest: Trump warns Iran energy sites face destruction without a quick deal President Donald Trump says Iran faces massive damage to its energy system unless it quickly agrees to end the war The Independent UK · Mar 30
Starmer hosts business chiefs as Trump ratchets up threats to Iran’s oil US president Donald Trump has threatened to wipe out Iran’s oil infrastructure unless a deal is done to open the Strait of Hormuz. Evening Standard · Mar 30
France rolls out targeted fuel aid as truckers stage Paris protest The French government has pledged targeted support for industries hit by surging fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East, while warning that broad, across-the-board financial relief is no longer sustainable. This comes as truck and bus drivers drivers staged a "go slow" protest in Paris. Radio France Internationale · Mar 30
Starmer to meet business leaders as Trump considers invading Iranian island Bosses from energy firms including BP and Shell and representatives from shipping and banking firms will meet Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · Mar 30
Brent crude hits $116 a barrel as Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran’s oilwells and export hub Investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict as US president says he wants to ‘take the oil in Iran’ The Guardian - US · Mar 30
Newsletter: G7 ministers to hold crunch talks as war’s economic fallout deepens Also in this newsletter: Outrage after Israeli police stopped the heads of the Catholic Church in Jerusalem from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. Euronews · Mar 30
Brent crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and Yemeni Houthis launch second attack on Israel – as it happened Brent crude on track for record monthly increase; aluminium prices hit four-year highs after Iranian attacks on Middle East smelters The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Starmer to meet energy and finances bosses in bid to stop household bills spiralling PM to hear directly from business leaders as war in the Middle East threatens economic instability The Independent UK · Mar 29
Rachel Reeves to tell G7 accelerating shift to clean energy is best defence against energy price shocks Starmer to convene major energy industry and insurance figures to draw up emergency plans amid continued blockade of strait of Hormuz The Guardian - UK · Mar 29
Starmer to meet business leaders amid Hormuz blockade The Prime Minister is expected to meet senior representatives from the energy, shipping and financial services industries. Evening Standard · Mar 29
Watch: The G7 Foreign Ministers' Summit is happening in France - but what it can actually do? The foreign ministers of one of the most advanced economies are gathering during G7 summit to tackle a world on fire. But your reporter started to wonder: what exactly is this group, and does it still have the power to fix global crises? Euronews · Mar 29
‘Consequences will follow’: Marco Rubio breaks down after Europe rejects him, and he wasn’t ready for a dose of reality US Secretary of State Marco Rubio braced for some tough questions from European leaders at the G7 summit, all while criticizing nations unwilling to fully back the US-Israeli war on Iran. This comes as top diplomats showed significant divisions with the United States over the ongoing Iran war, despite agreeing… The Mary Sue · Mar 28
Israel says it intercepted first incoming missile from Yemen as war in Middle East intensifies Israel’s military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time The Independent UK · Mar 28
War to end in ‘weeks, not months’: Rubio says no need to send ground troops to Iran US secretary of state Marco Rubio stated military operations against Iran are expected to conclude within weeks, not months, without ground troops. Despite ongoing conflict and disruptions to global energy supplies, Washington anticipates a response to its 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, as Iran faces further strikes on… The Times of India · Mar 28
MyLifeXP · Mar 28 G7 Shock: Global South Sends Urgent Message While headlines are filled with wars and political tensions, a deeper and more dangerous crisis is quietly building beneath the surface. At the recent G7 meeting, S. Jaishankar delivered a warning that went beyond geopolitics. He didn’t talk about weapons or borders. He spoke about something far closer to home…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28 Ukraine war briefing: Rubio stridently denies US is demanding Kyiv give up eastern Donbas to Russia US secretary of state says Zelenskyy’s claims ‘not true’ about Donbas; French TV criticised over Sergei Lavrov interview. What we know on day 1,494
The Independent UK · Mar 28 10 US service members injured in Iranian attack on Saudi base Iran's ambassador to the UN confirmed the nation would "facilitate and expedite" such movement
Axios · Mar 28 Scoop: Rubio and EU official had heated exchange on Russia at G7 meeting "If you think you can do it better, go ahead. We will step aside," Rubio fired back.
Euronews · Mar 27 Iran says it will 'facilitate and expedite' humanitarian aid through Strait of Hormuz The announcement came just hours after Iranian state media said two nuclear facilities had come under attack in strikes claimed by Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27 Yemen’s Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of conflict, as Rubio says war to end in ‘weeks’ Missile fired from Yemen the first since the Iran war began and came hours after the US secretary set a new timeline for the conflict
Euronews · Mar 27 G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Axios · Mar 27 Rubio tells allies Iran war will continue 2-4 more weeks Details from inside the room with Rubio and allied foreign ministers.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 27 G7 ministers urge end to attacks against civilians in Mideast war G7 foreign ministers Friday urged a stop to attacks against civilians in the Middle East war and urged Iran to immediately restore freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27 Social media has led to a ‘complete rewiring of childhood’, says minister – UK politics live The government has published new guidance for parents that says under-fives should be limited to one hour of screen time a day