Bulletin PM briefing: US slams Europe over Iran war and EU investigates Mandelson Here are five of today’s biggest stories The Independent UK · Apr 24
Crude Oil Prices Slip on Hopes US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -0.36 (-0.38%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0073 (-0.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains today and turned lower after Pakistan said a second round of US-Iran peace talks is expected. Optimism that the US... Barchart · Apr 24
Bulletin world briefing: Netanyahu reveals cancer diagnosis and Germany gives drivers fuel discount Israeli PM Netanyahu says he was diagnosed with prostate cancer Germany to give drivers fuel discount amid Iran war energy crisis Why Italy is set to become the euro zone’s most indebted country The huge glacier that is threatening to ruin Everest climbing season Woman trapped waist-deep in excrement for… The Independent UK · Apr 24
Joe Rogan’s hot-and-cold relationship with Trump turns again with latest criticism of Iran war: ‘Doesn’t make sense’ ‘It doesn’t make sense they chose to do it when they did,’ Rogan said The Independent UK · Apr 24
Stocks Rise on Intel’s Earnings and Possible Resumption of Iran Peace Talks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.36%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.38%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 24
High petrol prices are fuelling interest in EVs. Here’s how this could bring down electricity bills With oil prices skyrocketing following the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, motorists around the world have been looking for ways to save money. The Conversation · Apr 24
Trump Snaps At Press Briefing After Being Grilled Over How Long The Iran War Will Last – 'How Many Years was Vietnam?' Trump defends his Iran strategy during a briefing, referencing wars and military achievements while facing scrutiny over the conflict's timeline International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Lebanon resident: No words could capture shock of seeing Israeli soldier smash crucifix in my family’s garden Israel’s military said on Tuesday that it had replaced the sculpture The Independent UK · Apr 24
Iran’s supreme leader ‘gravely wounded’ as new report details his injuries IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 24
I Asked ChatGPT If Soon-To-Be-Retirees Should Be Worried About Their Savings Amid the Iran War With markets rattled by the Iran war, here’s what ChatGPT says about retirement savings risks, volatility and smart moves for soon‑to‑be retirees. GOBankingRates · Apr 24
Donald Trump breaks silence on World Cup 2026 proposal to replace qualifiers Iran with Italy United States President Donald Trump has addressed the growing speculation surrounding a proposal to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup FourFourTwo · Apr 24
Starmer pledges to bring forward law proscribing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Prime minister tells Jewish leaders legislation against malign state actors will go before parliament in July The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Trump’s current disapproval rating is at same level as after Jan 6 attack on the Capitol President Trump’s approval rating dipped below 40 percent in some news network polls – the lowest of his second term The Independent UK · Apr 24
Iranian Foreign Minister Heads To Pakistan But Not For U.S. Talks, Media Says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Pakistan on Friday, but not for talks with the United States, Iranian state media IRNA reported. International Business Times · Apr 24
We Got This Covered · Apr 24 Pentagon email exposes Donald Trump’s plan to punish NATO allies who refused to back Iran war, and Spain is first in the crosshairs Washington is keeping score.
Barchart · Apr 24 Dollar Declines on Iran Peace Optimism The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today as stocks rallied on optimism that peace talks between the US and Iran are set to resume. Bloomberg reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive...
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Republicans are already calling on Trump to pardon special forces soldier accused of betting on Maduro’s capture Anna Paulina Luna sys DOJ should prosecute ‘crooks in Congress’ next after service member accused of raking in more than $400,000
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Iran’s new supreme leader is severely wounded and delegating responsibility to army generals, says report Mojtaba Khamenei’s legs were operated on three times and he is waiting to be fitted with a prosthetic, Iranian sources said
The Independent UK · Apr 24 US suggests suspending Spain from Nato as rift with Trump deepens Spain has dismissed reports suggesting the Pentagon is considering punitive measures against the country for its reluctance to support US operations in the Iran war.
Barchart · Apr 24 Stocks Supported by Intel’s Blowout Earnings and Iran Peace Talk Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.10%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.20%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Evening Standard · Apr 24 ‘Have less fancy conferences and get in a boat’, Hegseth tells UK and allies The US defence secretary dismissed efforts being led by Britain and France over the future security of the Strait of Hormuz as ‘silly’.
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 Trump on the Strait of Hormuz Stuns Allies With 'I'm the One Who Kept It Closed' Amid Rising US-Iran War Tensions Trump's claim over the Strait of Hormuz, saying 'I keep it close', fuels US-Iran tensions and raises concerns over control of the key oil route
Euronews · Apr 24 US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to head to Pakistan for Iran talks on Saturday, White House says Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday night, but his ministry has ruled out direct talks with the US delegation.
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 Netanyahu Kept His Cancer Diagnosis Quiet During Iran War, Now 'In Excellent Health' After Prostate Treatment Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he was secretly treated for early-stage prostate cancer during the Iran conflict and is now cancer-free, raising questions about wartime transparency.
Euronews · Apr 24 ECB interest rate dilemma: Eurozone growth stalls as Iran war fuels inflation The European Central Bank faces heightened uncertainty ahead of next week’s rate decision, with President Christine Lagarde warning the "stop-start nature" of the Iran war is making the economic outlook harder to assess.