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Japanese PM Reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke – 'Who Knows Better About Surprise Than Japan?' Sparks Backlash

President Trump's Pearl Harbor joke during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked backlash in Japan, highlighting sensitivities around historical events

International Business Times UK

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor With Japan's PM Sitting Next to Him — 'Who Knows Better About Surprise?'

The tense Oval Office meeting where President Trump referenced Pearl Harbor to justify US military actions in Iran left Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visibly stunned. It raises questions about US-Japan relations and global diplomacy.

International Business Times UK

Iran’s feared Basij remains strong despite Israeli airstrikes

The Basij, instrumental in quelling widespread protests this year, has become a key target

The Independent UK

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Trump lashes out at Nato allies as 'cowards' as UK dragged into his Iran war for allowing US planes to use RAF bases

The US president has previously singled out Britain for particularly strong criticism

Evening Standard

Watch: Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke tests US-Japan alliance amid Iran tensions

Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor while urging Sanae Takaichi to expand Japan’s role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, drawing a muted response.

Euronews

Gianni Infantino responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games from United States

Iran are scheduled to play their three group matches in the US, but will refuse to travel there over fears for their safety

The Independent UK

Iran war briefing: Tehran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it has opened the Strait of Hormuz – with Tehran suggesting to the UN that ships may pass "provided that they neither participate in nor support acts of aggression” against the country. Meanwhile, oil prices fell overnight as US President Donald Trump said he had sent a 15-point…

The Independent UK

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IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini killed in strikes soon after issuing defiant warning to US-Israel

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes, Iranian state media reported on Friday. His death came hours after he issued a defiant warning challenging US naval claims in the Gulf.

The Times of India

UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 as markets expect up to three interest rate rises

Deficit rises unexpectedly to £14.3bn in February as stock markets slide amid fears that Iran war will escalate

The Guardian - UK

Are Trump and Netanyahu in sync on war? The split on the gas field attack suggests not

Netanyahu said Israel ‘acted alone’ and that he’s agreed to Trump’s request to hold off on any further attack on Iran’s giant gas field

The Independent UK

This is a key moment in the war on Iran – and Starmer must resist the UK being dragged into it any further

This is not Britain’s war, it’s Trump’s and Netanyahu’s. The prime minister should be wary of becoming ensnared like Blair was with Iraq, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

France's Macron urges ceasefire as Hormuz shipping risks grow

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for de-escalation of the three-week conflict in the Middle East, as France and five other countries said they were ready to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale

Newsletter: Leaders outraged as defiant Orbán holds veto on Ukraine loan

Also in this newsletter: Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton tells Euronews the war in Iran is "Europe's war", and exclusive lines from interviews with the Bulgarian PM, Ukrainian Finance Minister and Israeli Ambassador to the UN in Geneva.

Euronews

Government borrowing sees surprise surge amid fears of squeeze from Iran war

The Office for National Statistics said public sector borrowing stood at £14.3 billion in February – £2.2 billion higher than a year ago.

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The Independent UK

Government borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 recession as pressure on UK economy increases

The UK is now on track to slightly undershoot the OBR’s full-year borrowing forecast

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 loses all its 2026 gains as Middle East conflict hits shares, and UK borrowing costs reach highest since 2008 – as it happened

Money markets predict three quarter-point rises in UK interest rates this year, due to inflation shock from higher oil and gas prices

Evening Standard

US bombers fly from Britain to join Hormuz battle as Trump slams UK for being 'too slow'

It comes amid reports the US could deploy ground troops against Iran after weeks of strikes

Times Life

Ahura vs Asura: The Forgotten Split That Divided India and Iran

The story of Ahura and Asura is not just about religion. It is about language, migration, identity, and how human perception shapes good and evil. At one point in time, India and ancient Iran were not separate worlds. They were part of a shared Indo-Iranian cultural and linguistic space. But…

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The Guardian - UK

From black rain to marine pollution, the war in Iran is an environmental disaster

In this week’s newsletter: with US-Israeli strikes hitting oil refineries, military bases and nuclear facilities, monitors are warning that the conflict will have devastating effects

Fortune

For CEOs, it’s time for a wartime mindset

The Iran war may end, but global instability is here to stay. Business leaders who plan for volatility will have the edge.

Euronews

Five European nations and Japan ready to 'contribute' to securing Hormuz

The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout.

International Business Times UK

'Why Didn't You Tell Me About Pearl Harbor?' Trump Cites the 1941 Attack to Justify Concealing Iran War

Donald Trump sparks controversy by referencing Pearl Harbor in a meeting with Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi, defending secrecy in a military mission against Iran. Explore the diplomatic fallout and public reaction.

Euronews

The Iran oil shock: Who pays the most fuel tax in Europe?

Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries. Euronews Business examines how differences in taxes mean motorists in some countries now pay far more at the pump than others.

The Independent UK

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack

A Kuwaiti oil refinery has been hit as Iran launches new attacks on regional energy infrastructure

Euronews

Europe's fertilizer crisis: prices surge due to Iran war and dependence on Russia

The fertilizer market is facing a double crisis: the Iran war is driving up prices, the Strait of Hormuz is blocked - and at the same time it is becoming clear how dependent Europe still is on Russian supplies.

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