UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 22
'Misled once again by fake news': Iran denies Trump's claim of 8 women protestors at risk of execution Iran's judiciary has dismissed reports that eight women detained during recent protests face execution, stating some have been released and others face imprisonment. This comes after US President Donald Trump urged Tehran to release the detainees, citing claims that at least one woman was sentenced to death and another faces… The Times of India · Apr 22
Reckitt cautions over impact of Iran war on costs and consumer demand The household goods giant firm said if oil prices remain at 110 US dollars a barrel throughout 2026, costs could rise by up to £150 million. Evening Standard · Apr 22
Iran war briefing: Trump says fresh talks with Tehran could begin within days IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 22
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire: What Do the US and Iran Want to Achieve from the High-Stakes Negotiations? US President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire due to fractured negotiations. The extension aims to allow further diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel. International Business Times UK · Apr 22
Newsletter: EU set to unlock €90 billion for Ukraine after Hungary power shift Also on today's newsletter: Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin joined us. Euronews · Apr 22
Oil prices hold near $100 a barrel as Iran ceasefire extended while blockade continues IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 22
Pope Leo rebukes US leaders over religious justification for Iran war IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 22
‘Ignored repeated warnings’: Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant damage to its bridge. While Iran claims the vessel ignored warnings, the UKMTO reported no prior alert. This incident escalates regional maritime tensions, following recent US seizures of Iranian vessels and ongoing disputes over naval… The Times of India · Apr 22
UK inflation accelerates after Iran war drives sharp rise in fuel prices The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.3% in March from 3% in February, the Office for National Statistics said. Evening Standard · Apr 22
Iran war drives UK inflation up to 3.3% in major blow for Reeves Chancellor says Middle East crisis is ‘not our war, but it is pushing up bills for families and businesses’ The Independent UK · Apr 22
Trump's Iran war causes sharp UK inflation rise as headline rate jumps to 3.3% Inflation jumped from 3% in February to 3.3% in March Evening Standard · Apr 22
UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid biggest jump in fuel prices in more than three years Annual March rate shows impact of Iran war, which also pushed up cost of food and air fares The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
Ships fired upon as Iran claims it is ‘lawfully enforcing’ control over Strait of Hormuz The attacks come after the US seized an Iranian container ship at the weekend The Independent UK · Apr 22
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Asian benchmarks are mixed in cautious trading amid uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading as investors watch for next steps in the U.S.-Iran conflict
The Times of India · Apr 22 Pentagon intelligence says Iran retains key military strength, contradicts Donald Trump’s claims: Report Pentagon intelligence contradicts US claims of Iran's military degradation, stating Tehran remains a potent regional power. Meanwhile, President Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension with Iran, following a request from Pakistan, while maintaining a blockade. Iran rejected the move, warning of military response to the ongoing siege, as diplomatic efforts…
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Oil prices hold near $100 as Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps blockade in place Traffic in Strait of Hormuz at standstill as US president says blockade of Iranian ports and shores will continue
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Iranians have long sought work and relative stability in Turkey. The war could force some to return Tens of thousands of Iranians live in neighboring Turkey, drawn by economic opportunities and relative stability
Euronews · Apr 22 Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption drive Wall Street shift to 24/7 tokenised markets Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure.
Evening Standard · Apr 22 Iranian IRGC hardliners 'heading to UK', says Nigel Farage's Reform UK amid London arson attacks The failure to stop the ‘small boats’ crisis is a ‘real and active threat’ to national security, says Reform UK’s home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices are little changed as markets watch for the latest developments in the war with Iran
The Times of India · Apr 22 Who was 'Mem'? Mossad operative behind ‘Op Roaring Lion’ against Iran killed outside Israel Israel's intelligence unit Mossad has revealed that a senior operative who played a key role in laying the groundwork for Operation Roaring King on Iran was killed during the mission outside Israel.
The Times of India · Apr 22 Top 10 countries with the highest IQ in the world: South Korea, China, Japan and others lead global rankings Global IQ rankings often get a lot of attention because they try to compare average cognitive test scores across different countries. The 2026 dataset shows some clear shifts in a few nations, with certain countries improving while others have dipped slightly compared to last year. South Korea, China, and Japan…
Axios · Apr 22 Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks The supreme leader is silent. IRGC generals and Iran's civilian negotiators are openly at odds.
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Iran-US war latest: Tehran calls opening Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ as US navy chief steps down US blockade of Iran’s ports choking economy, White House says, as President Trump suggests peace talks could restart