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In the 1979 hostage crisis, why did Iran free 10 Black Americans before the others?

Sgt James Hughes was one of the hostages released early. With US-Iran relations once again in the spotlight, he talks about being ‘handcuffed, under armed guard’

The Guardian - US

'Planes stayed back because...': 'Pakistan admits Iranian military aircraft at its airbase but calls US media report 'misleading'

Islamabad on Tuesday acknowledged the presence of Iranian military aircraft in Pakistan, but described a US media report on the matter as “misleading.”

The Times of India

Rupee's rough patch worsens on oil, outflow strain; central bank likely steps in

The rupee and other currencies of oil-importing countries have been among the hardest hit following a near 50% surge in Brent crude prices since the Iran war began. The Philippine peso and the Indonesian rupiah have also been impacted severely, with the latter hitting a record low on Tuesday as…

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Pakistan parked Iranian military aircraft on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: Report

Pakistan, which was trying to play the role of a mediator by holding peace talks to end the US-Iran war, allowed several Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from American airstrikes, a report said. The report has now raised serious questions about Islamabad’s neutral stance…

The Times of India

Iran backs Xi Jinping’s 'four-point' Gulf security plan ahead of Trump’s China visit

Iran has announced its support for Chinese President Xi Jinping's four-point plan for Gulf security and regional development. This initiative, emphasizing peaceful coexistence, respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law, and balancing security with economic cooperation, comes ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to China amid ongoing regional tensions.

The Times of India

UAE has secretly been carrying out military strikes on Iran, report says

The Gulf state has not publicly acknowledged the reported strikes, including on Iran’s Lavan Island

The Independent UK

More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi

As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedom

The Guardian - UK

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A weakened Trump to test China's appetite for deal-making

A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to China this week, his position has weakened. Still, he is hoping for any deal. Nervous Europeans are watching.

Euronews

The battle for Hormuz risks sparking the next Iran clash

Iran is now controlling passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This new arrangement could continue even after the current conflict ends. Gulf exporters and buyers are uneasy about Iran dictating oil and gas flows. The United States opposes this shift in control. The future of the Gulf hinges on who…

The Economic Times

Shipping industry fears fuel shortages that could drive up prices worldwide

Global shipping companies are bracing for fuel shortages and rising costs as the Iran war disrupts supplies of bunker fuel through the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Trump tears into enemies and grievances from Obama to ‘stolen’ election in late night Truth Social spree

President Donald Trump posts more than 50 times, rehashing a host of long-running grievances and baseless conspiracy theories about his Democratic rivals

The Independent UK

Iran war briefing: Trump considers further strikes with ceasefire ‘on the brink’

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The Independent UK

Japan's Calbee potato chip bags turn black-and-white due to Iran war ink shortage

Japanese snack maker Calbee is temporarily switching 14 popular products to black-and-white packaging starting May 25 due to concerns over supply disruptions. This move aims to ensure stable shipments of raw materials like naphtha, which is largely imported from the Middle East and used in printing ink.

The Economic Times

Tehran threatens to accelerate nuclear weapon programme after Trump rejects ‘garbage’ peace proposal response

Iran has said the US demands to end the war are unacceptable, with diplomatic efforts reaching a deadlock

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What Trump and Xi will discuss during China visit – and what could go wrong

Analysts tell Shweta Sharma that Xi appears to have the upper hand on trade, Iran and Taiwan, but Trump still has plenty to gain from talks in Beijing

The Independent UK

Greggs raises prices of meal deals again and cautions over Iran war cost hit

The boss of Greggs said its breakfast and lunch deals had gone up in price.

Evening Standard

Greggs ups prices of meal deals again and cautions over Iran war cost hit

Greggs’ breakfast and lunch deals have gone up in price

The Independent UK

US ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE to defend country

Israel has sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war

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Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil rises as supply fears return

Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil prices increased as hopes for a peace deal faded and supply fears returned. The Strait of Hormuz risk, lower OPEC output, falling US crude stocks, and US-China tensions pushed…

Fortune

A second wave of Iran energy shocks is about to hit Asia and the wider world. Why aren’t markets reacting?

“The market has been complacent,” Chen Chien-Ming, an associate professor at NTU, says, blaming investors' "wishful thinking that the war will soon end.”

Euronews

US Treasury enlists banks to target Iranian money laundering schemes

The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify their monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that enable funds from sanctioned oil. The move is part of the wider strategy to pressure Iran into a deal as negotiations stall.

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s too much risk’: Britons on changing holiday plans amid Iran war

Prospect of flight cancellations and petrol shortages prompt people to switch from air and road to rail and bus

International Business Times UK

Who Was Erfan Shakourzadeh? The Elite Engineer Iran Executed After He Refused to Leave His Country

Iran executed aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, on espionage charges after he endured months of torture and solitary confinement to extract a forced confession.

The Economic Times

Bitcoin slips below $81K after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal; institutional investors continue accumulating BTC

Bitcoin slipped below $81,000 after briefly crossing $82,000 as geopolitical tensions rose following US President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s peace proposal. Despite volatility, BTC held key support, while institutional buying and ETF inflows signalled steady demand. Altcoins were mixed, with select tokens gaining while others declined.

The Independent UK

Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

The global maritime industry is facing a looming shortage of the fuel that powers ships as the Iran war chokes off a key shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz

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