King drawn into Iran dispute as Trump claims monarch ‘agrees with me’ on nuclear weapons IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 29
Iran war briefing: Trump ‘orders extended blockade’ in attempt to hurt Tehran’s finances Donald Trump has directed his team to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, with talks to end the war held at an impasse in an attempt to hurt the country’s finances, according to a report. Trump has also told White House aides that Iran’s latest peace proposal shows that… The Independent UK · Apr 29
Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOs The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
‘Take the money and run’: Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke on why the UAE quit OPEC The move didn’t surprise Hanke, who served on the UAE’s Financial Advisory Council from 2008 to 2014. Fortune · Apr 29
Iran War Shock Leaves UK Policymakers Trapped Between Inflation and Recession Risks The UK economy is threatened by a £35bn loss due to rising energy prices from the Iran conflict, risking recession and high inflation, warns NIESR. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Oil nearing $120 a barrel for first time since 2022 as Trump maintains Iranian blockade – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Brent crude approaches highest level since Middle East conflict began The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
King Charles US visit live: Royal couple to attend events celebrating America on final day of tour King and Queen laid flowers at New York City’s 9/11 memorial and met victims’ relatives on third day of state visit The Independent UK · Apr 29
Qatar rolls out business relief measures amid Iran war and regional crisis Qatar has introduced new measures to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence as regional tensions weigh on economic sentiment. Euronews · Apr 29
Oil prices decline after UAE says it will exit Opec amid Iran war energy crisis Asian stocks are mostly higher despite a retreat on Wall Street The Independent UK · Apr 29
Trump says King ‘agrees with me’ that Iran should never have nuclear weapon The American president was speaking at the White House state dinner after a historic day which saw the King address the US Congress on Capitol Hill. Evening Standard · Apr 29
Trump drags King Charles into Iran conflict with nuclear weapons claim Trump made the claim at a black-tie event on Tuesday evening as King Charles and Queen Camilla continued their US visit The Independent UK · Apr 29
Socceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery' Jackson Irvine has slammed FIFA's decision to award Donald Trump its Peace Prize as the US prepares to co-host the World Cup while at war with Iran. AAP · Apr 29
Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low as the Iran war drives affordability concerns for Americans Gas prices have surged to about $4.18 per gallon as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have stalled The Independent UK · Apr 29
Marxists and monarchists: the group hoping to unite Iran’s exiled opposition Iran Freedom Congress, which has met in London, aims to be a ‘pluralist movement’ supporting those inside country The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
The Times of India · Apr 29 Is Trump getting the full picture? Vance raises concerns over Iran war, US arsenal: Report US Vice President J D Vance is questioning the Pentagon's assessment of the Iran conflict, concerned about undisclosed missile stockpile depletion. He fears this could impact responses to global flashpoints like Taiwan, South Korea, and Europe. Despite official assurances, some believe the situation is being downplayed, potentially affecting future military…
Euronews · Apr 29 Israeli strikes kill eight in southern Lebanon, including three rescue workers Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March, sending troops into south Lebanon to battle the Iran-backed militant group, with the violence ongoing despite a shaky ongoing ceasefire.
The Conversation · Apr 29 Under US law, Trump faces an impending deadline to end the Iran war. What happens if he ignores it? US President Donald Trump is quickly approaching a deadline to wrap up his war against Iran – or he’ll be in breach of US law.
Evening Standard · Apr 29 Trump claims King ‘agrees with me’ that Iran should never have nuclear weapons The US President made the remark as he toasted Charles III during a lavish White House state dinner on Tuesday evening
The Guardian - AU · Apr 29 Inflation jumps to 4.6% in Australia as Iran war fuel shock begins to bite Financial markets are betting the Reserve Bank will hike interest rates for a third straight meeting next Tuesday
The Conversation · Apr 29 Trump’s US ratings are near a record low after dropping further last week US President Donald Trump’s net approval is near a record low after a further dip, despite a surging US stock market. In Australia, there are federal Essential and Morgan polls and a Queensland Resolve poll.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC effective Friday, stripping the oil cartel of its third-largest producer and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Hundreds stuck in long lines as Pakistan Super League ticket snag slows return of spectators Fans had to wait a month to watch Pakistan Super League games in person after the Twenty20 cricket tournament was impacted by the Iran war
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 UK faces £35bn hit and risk of recession this year over impact of Iran war, thinktank warns Niesr says even under best-case scenario, economy would grow at slower pace in 2026 and 2027 because of conflict
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Middle East energy crisis could wipe £35bn off UK economy – even in best-case scenario, think tank warns Impact of Donald Trump’s Iran war a ‘serious blow’ to Keir Starmer’s economic hopes
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Iranian ambassador summoned to Foreign Office over embassy’s ‘unacceptable’ social media post Seyed Ali Mousavi was called in by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer over an online message reportedly recruiting expats to become martyrs