The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Oil prices fall after three-day rally as Trump heads to China

President says he doesn't think he’ll need Beijing’s help to end the US-Israeli war against Iran

The Independent UK · May 13

Trump in China: Can America keep up in the AI Cold War and what will be discussed in tech?

As Trump heads to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, AI-enabled warfare, cybersecurity and the deepening US-China tech rivalry are set to dominate talks, even as a breakthrough deal on semiconductors looks unlikely.

Euronews · May 13

Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.

Euronews · May 13

Sensex rises 50 points, Nifty closes above 23,400 as markets snap 4-session losing streak; metal stocks shine

Indian stock markets ended in the green, with Sensex and Nifty snapping a four-session losing streak. This occurred despite the rupee hitting a fresh lifetime low. Metal stocks surged following a government hike in import duties, while IT stocks saw declines. Midcap and smallcap indices also recorded gains.

The Economic Times · May 13

US, China begin fresh trade talks in South Korea ahead of Trump’s Beijing visit

Senior officials from the US and China are holding trade talks in Seoul. This meeting precedes President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. Discussions will cover trade items like soybeans and minerals. The ongoing conflict involving Iran is also on the agenda. Several top business leaders will accompany President Trump.

The Economic Times · May 13

Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply

The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink

The Independent UK · May 13

From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costs

Governments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measures include fuel tax adjustments, reserve releases, external financing, subsidies, tax cuts, and energy conservation efforts. Countries are also exploring increased use of domestic resources and alternative energy sources.

The Economic Times · May 13

'Bing. Bing. Gone.' Trump Shares AI Laser Attack Images on Iran as Pentagon Tech Official Posts Matching Message

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of a US warship using laser weapons against Iranian targets, sparking debate amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK · May 13

A real ‘intergenerational equity’ budget would address our unceasing environmental decline

Last night, Labor unveiled a budget designed to tackle intergenerational equity in Australia through bold tax reform. It comes at a time where politics is consumed with the international shocks created by US President Donald Trump, whether through chaotic tariff announcements or the US-Israel war with Iran.

The Conversation · May 13

Iran-US war latest: Tehran vows ‘no place for retreat’ over Strait of Hormuz despite Vance claiming progress

Iran plans to double its income through the vital shipping route as global oil and gas supplies remain upended

The Independent UK · May 13