Donald Trump humiliated by Saudi Arabia, canceled Hormuz ‘Project Freedom’ after Crown Prince said no A little reminder to Trump of who's really in control of the Middle East. We Got This Covered · May 7
Gas prices won't return to pre-war levels any time soon Consumers have a long road ahead even if a U.S.-Iran peace deal actually happens this time. Axios · May 7
Iran set for crunch talks with Gianni Infantino over World Cup 2026 IN FULL The Independent UK · May 7
Maersk hikes shipping prices to offset cost hit from Iran war Chief executive Vincent Clerc said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could start impacting global trade and consumer demand. Evening Standard · May 7
What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit President Donald Trump will meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week. The leaders aim to ease tensions over trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Discussions will cover trade deals, technology, and rare earths. The Iran conflict and Taiwan's status are also key agenda items. Minor trade agreements are anticipated. The Economic Times · May 7
US and Iran ‘closer than ever’ to peace deal – here’s what stands in the way IN FULL The Independent UK · May 7
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 7, 2026) on Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, IBJA Gold and silver prices surged on Thursday, May 7, 2026, driven by easing global inflation concerns and positive diplomatic signals between the US and Iran. This de-escalation prospect led to a significant rally in both precious metals, with gold and silver rising 3% and 6% respectively. The Economic Times · May 7
JD Sports says Iran war and youth unemployment to hit consumer spending Retail group with 4,800 stores worldwide expects drop in profits this year amid ‘muted market’ The Guardian - UK · May 7
Vance’s close ties to Trump’s agenda could be his political undoing in 2028, strategists warn Vice president may find himself facing ‘the Kamala Harris problem,’ conservatives caution The Independent UK · May 7
UAE says air defences engaging with Iranian attacks – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - UK · May 7
Warning ‘dramatic’ rise in food prices ahead as farmers feel the squeeze from Iran war Fertiliser costs ‘problem for the world’, warns farming group controlled by Duke of Westminster The Independent UK · May 7
Saudi Arabia forced Trump to pause Project Freedom after suspending US access to bases and airspace: report The scheme is said to have angered Saudi leadership who were not consulted in advance The Independent UK · May 7
Iran could strangle Strait in future crisis, ex-Trump envoy warns After more than two months of war between the US and Iran, a deal appears in sight to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's vital shipping routes. However, former Trump official Kurt Volker says the conflict has effectively handed control of the Strait to… Euronews · May 7
The Independent UK · May 7 Is Cuba next? US warns Havana is ‘a national security threat’ as Trump ramps up pressure Marco Rubio said the likelihood of a diplomatic resolution is ‘not high’ given the current leadership
Evening Standard · May 7 Shell under fire over ‘outrageous’ profits after boost from soaring oil prices Campaigners took aim at the group over its profits at a time when households and businesses are suffering from painful price rises.
The Independent UK · May 7 AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion Budget airline AirAsia has announced an order for 150 Airbus A220-300 jets, valued at about $19 billion at list prices
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Vatican stresses need for peace as Rubio meets pope amid strained relations US secretary of state speaks with Leo and officials after tensions following attacks by Trump over Iran war
The Independent UK · May 7 Iran war briefing: Tehran mulls US peace plan after Israel attacks Lebanon IN FULL
International Business Times UK · May 7 Laura Loomer Claims FBI Warned Her of Iranian Assassination Plot as US-Iran Cyber War Intensifies Laura Loomer says the FBI informed her she is being targeted by Iran, raising fresh questions about how far Tehran's cyber and physical operations now reach beyond government officials.
The Independent UK · May 7 JD Sports warns Iran war could push up price rises The retail chain closed 24 stores, on a net basis, in the UK over the past year
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Financial stability risks are rising as AI fuels cyber-attacks, IMF warns; oil below $100 on Iran peace hopes – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
The Independent UK · May 7 Shell profits rocket above £5bn for three months amid surging oil prices due to Iran war The oil giant reported a 24% rise in underlying earnings to 6.92 billion US dollars (£5.09 billion)
Evening Standard · May 7 Shell profits soar amid surging oil prices because of Iran war The oil giant reported a 24% rise in underlying earnings to 6.92 billion US dollars (£5.09 billion).
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war Firm benefits from conflict to rake in $6.9bn as higher energy prices turbocharge profits