US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer’s tournament The Independent UK · Apr 24
Oil prices rise again as Iran-US standoff over Strait of Hormuz continues IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 24
Why Donald Trump’s '600% saving' claim on drug prices doesn’t add up President Trump asserted drug prices dropped over 100%, a mathematically impossible claim, defending a "different way" of calculating reductions. He cited hypothetical scenarios of massive price hikes and subsequent drops to justify his administration's claims, drawing criticism for flawed math. Other disputed statements on Iran and inauguration crowds were also… The Times of India · Apr 24
The US protected ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz in the ‘80s. Could it again? The U.S. Navy has long been familiar with the small boat tactics deployed by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard The Independent UK · Apr 24
Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights to Conserve Fuel, Other Airlines Got Spooked as Well Lufthansa cancels 20,000 short-haul flights amid a jet fuel crisis caused by the war in Iran, impacting airlines globally. Delta Air Lines remains unaffected due to its oil refinery ownership. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Fuel shortages from the Iran war have spread to Europe, but the pain is hitting California and the West Coast as well—and help is years away California’s refinery closures near Los Angeles and San Francisco are occurring just as the Iran war limits global supply. Fortune · Apr 24
CCTV captures chaos at Iran hospitals amid strikes; patients and staff seen scrambling Surveillance footage reveals chaotic scenes in Tehran hospitals during air strikes, with medical staff urgently evacuating patients, including newborns carried in fruit baskets. The ongoing Iran conflict, sparked by Operation Epic Fury, has escalated tensions in the Persian Gulf, disrupting oil shipments and leading to naval confrontations. The Times of India · Apr 24
Newsletter: At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto. Euronews · Apr 24
Embassy encourages Australia-based Iranians to volunteer to help war effort Message on Telegram account has sparked alarm among diaspora groups, with one calling for the embassy to be closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 24
Trump Faces Fury Over Dramatic Plea To Iran: Release Eight Women Facing Execution Or Face Consequences President Trump's plea to Iran to release eight women facing execution has sparked debate, with critics questioning its timing and effectiveness amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi hit with red liquid while walking down street Reza Pahlavi was splattered with red liquid in Berlin on Thursday, 23 April, after he left a news briefing during which he criticized the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The Independent UK · Apr 24
US offers $10 million reward, possible relocation for info on leader of Iran-backed Iraqi armed group The US State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, also known as Abu Alaa al-Walai, the leader of the Tehran-backed Iraqi armed group Kataeb Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), which Washington designates as a terrorist organisation. The Times of India · Apr 24
Oil prices reach $105 as Iran and US tighten grip on Strait of Hormuz Stocks in South Korea, China and Hong Kong fell, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures advanced The Independent UK · Apr 24
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Businesses spend millions on alternative route as Strait of Hormuz crisis continues Slots go to the highest bidder, with prices soaring in recent weeks
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 Iranian Footage Of IRGC Boarding Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Appears To Be Staged, Says BBC Verify Iranian footage of IRGC boarding ships in the Strait of Hormuz is under scrutiny, with experts suggesting some scenes were staged after the ships were seized
Euronews · Apr 24 How is the Iran war changing the way Europeans travel? Jet-setting appetites among Europeans may have climbed, but tensions in the Middle East mean more travellers are concerned about safety when considering going abroad.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Frustration grows among Pakistanis with capital under lockdown for stalled US-Iran talks: ‘Living in a cage’ No date has been set for the second round of US-Iran peace talks, but Islamabad has been turned into a fortress with sweeping security restrictions, forcing locals to grapple with frustration and uncertainty, Maroosha Muzaffar reports
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24 US envoy and Trump’s son-in-law to travel to Pakistan amid hopes for renewed Iran peace talks – as it happened Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan, White House says; Iranian state media says foreign minister Abbas Araqchi traveling to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Asian stocks slip, tracking Wall Street losses, and Iran war doubts push oil higher Shares are mostly lower in Asia, apart from Tokyo, and oil prices have extended gains as talks on ending the war with Iran were stalled
The Times of India · Apr 24 Iran admits 'strategic mistake' over nuclear issue at negotiation table in Pakistan In a bold declaration, an MP from Iran has criticized the recent diplomatic discussions held in Pakistan, deeming them a 'tactical blunder.' He contended that engaging in dialogue about Iran's nuclear ambitions has undermined Tehran's negotiating position. The MP disclosed that the US had imposed a demand for a two-decade…
Euronews · Apr 24 Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, which was set to expire on Monday, by three weeks. Meanwhile, the US and Iran persist in its tense standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Iran-US war latest: Trump cancels Pakistan peace summit and says Tehran ‘can call us’ if they want to talk Trump explained the US delegation was not going to travel that far to Pakistan ‘without a plan’
The Independent UK · Apr 24 ‘Useful idiot’: Knives out for Tony Dokoupil at CBS Evening News as report captures scathing comments from colleagues ‘He was very clearly reporting this through the lens of Israel,’ one correspondent said of the network’s Iran war coverage
AAP · Apr 24 ASX logs second week of losses as banks, miners weigh With no end in sight to the Middle East conflict, investor confidence is fading as soaring energy prices and inflation expectations hammer risk sentiment.