Iran-US war latest: Israel captures 900-year-old castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years Senior Iranian official accuses Donald Trump of 'betraying diplomacy for third time' The Independent UK · May 31
'Close to a very good deal': Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons President Trump indicated positive progress in Iran negotiations, hinting at avoiding military action and emphasizing a deal that prevents nuclear weapons. He expressed optimism about reaching an agreement, which could immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, the US remains prepared for alternative measures if talks falter, with nuclear proliferation… The Times of India · May 31
Iran rejects US deal without firm guarantees as Washington warns war could resume The United States warned it is prepared to restart military action against Iran if necessary as President Donald Trump reiterated that any peace agreement must prevent Tehran from ever developing nuclear weapons. Iran's chief negotiator said Sunday that Tehran would not accept any deal with Washington unless Iranian rights were… France 24 · May 31
Iran war forces farmers to seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost Governments around the world are being pressed to find and support alternatives to reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers as the Iran war drives up prices AAP · May 31
Iran war forces farmers seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost Governments around the world are being pressed to find and support alternatives to reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers as the Iran war drives up prices The Independent UK · May 31
UN Security Council to meet Monday as Israel deepens Lebanese incursion Israeli troops have captured and planted their flag on a strategic mountain topped with the Crusader-built Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon, the military said Sunday. It is Israel’s deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter century. The UN Security Council will hold an… France 24 · May 31
Market Outlook: US-Iran talks, crude oil among 5 factors to drive D-St in first week of June Markets brace for a crucial week. Investors watch US-Iran peace talks closely. Crude oil price drops also impact sentiment. Foreign investors sold heavily, impacting Indian equities. The Rupee shows strength against the US Dollar. Technical indicators suggest a lack of strong trend. Geopolitical and economic developments will drive market sensitivity. The Economic Times · May 31
The Economic Times · May 31 Trump says Iran has agreed there will be ‘no nuclear weapons’ as deal draws closer President Trump indicated a peace deal with Iran is nearing completion, emphasizing that any agreement must guarantee no nuclear weapons. While military action remains an option, he expressed hope for a satisfactory deal that could immediately reopen strategic straits. Trump stated negotiations are progressing slowly but surely, with the US…
AAP · May 31 Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia The war in Iran threatens to disrupt international travel to Asia, where the tourism industry has yet to fully recover from the the COVID‑19 pandemic
The Economic Times · May 31 Iran says it destroyed US MQ-1 drone after airspace incursion: Report Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that its air defence units shot down a US MQ-1 drone after it allegedly entered Iranian territorial airspace in the early hours of Sunday, according to Iranian semi-official news agency Tasnim.
The Times of India · May 31 Iran claims it downed US MQ-1 drone on 'hostile' mission in its waters Iranian media said the drone was detected while attempting to carry out hostile operations and was subsequently shot down by the country's air defence systems. The claim comes days after the IRGC declared that it retained the "legitimate and definite" right to respond to any violation of the ceasefire by…
The Economic Times · May 31 Iran-U.S. war could erupt again, warns Washington as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. What to expect this week? Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a defense summit in Singapore, said on Saturday that Washington was "more than capable" of restarting the war if necessary.
The Economic Times · May 31 'Hellfire' over Iran? US aircraft disables merchant vessel trying to reach Iranian port US forces disabled a merchant vessel attempting to reach an Iranian port after it ignored over 20 warnings, highlighting a strict maritime enforcement campaign. This action is part of a broader effort to restrict Iran's export capabilities amid regional conflict and disrupted shipping.
The Economic Times · May 31 $12 billion and Hormuz control: Iran's draft peace deal account clashes with Trump's version Iranian state media reported a proposed MOU with the US includes releasing $12 billion in frozen assets, a claim the White House previously dismissed as a fabrication. This follows conflicting accounts from both sides regarding a potential agreement to end hostilities and manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Fortune · May 30 Oil bosses warn prices will soar in a matter of weeks as inventories near unprecedented lows — 'I mean really, really low levels' "You can debate whether that’s going to hit those really low levels in two weeks or three weeks. Once you get to that point, then you’ll see price shoot up.”