Reeves tells Americans Trump’s Iran war is a ‘mistake’ UK chancellor steps up criticism, telling Washington event she is unconvinced conflict has made world a safer place The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
Cases of this diarrhea-causing, drug-resistant infection are rising across the US There are 450,000 infections each year including 240,000 cases that do not respond to regular treatment The Independent UK · Apr 15
Government’s 1.5m housebuilding target in England is suffering from subsidence As the country’s biggest housebuilder cuts land buying and the Iran war pushes up costs, setting such an ambitious figure appears even more foolish The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
Love in the time of blockades: Trump seeks a ‘fat hug’ from Xi amidst Hormuz howler President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz permanently open for China and the world, claiming Beijing assured him it would cease arms shipments to Iran. This announcement follows a naval blockade, causing global economic disruption. Trump's unpredictable approach, blending military pressure with personal diplomacy, fuels speculation about escalation or de-escalation,… The Times of India · Apr 15
Mike Johnson sides with Trump and Vance against Pope Leo: ‘You should expect some political response’ Mike Johnson said ‘I don’t want to engage in a theological debate with the pope’ The Independent UK · Apr 15
EU pursues 'deeper and stronger' partnerships with Gulf states, Costa tells Euronews in Doha In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”. Euronews · Apr 15
Aerospace Industry Hopes for Iran Windfall Pent-up demand plus boost in defense business bode well for the aerospace sector, despite the challenges. Kiplinger · Apr 15
Ken Griffin Warns Global Recession 'Inevitable' If Strait Of Hormuz Stays Shut: Flags 'Mistake' In Iran Strategy Citadel Advisors founder Kenneth Griffin believes the world will face a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains shut for the remainder of this year. International Business Times UK · Apr 15
Trump says the Iran war is ‘very close to over’—despite no deal, a live blockade, and threats mounting Both U.S. forces and Iran are now blocking the Strait of Hormuz, but negotiators say an extended ceasefire is imminent. Fortune · Apr 15
WHO says vaccinations saving millions in Africa, but U.S aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress The World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries The Independent UK · Apr 15
London traders weigh war deadlock as luxury woes hit Paris The FTSE 100 closed down 49.48 points, 0.5%, at 10,559.58. Evening Standard · Apr 15
This Defense Stock Has Soared 56% YTD Amid Iran Tensions. Is It Too Late to Buy? A 56% surge amid the Iran war puts this defense giant in the spotlight. Should you buy now or wait? Barchart · Apr 15
Four More Iranians Sentenced To Death Over January Protests Against Regime: Rights Groups Four more Iranians have been sentenced to death as a result of January's protest against the regime, according to human rights groups. International Business Times · Apr 15
Bulletin PM briefing: Trump hints at new Iran talks and BBC cuts 2,000 jobs Here are five of today’s biggest stories The Independent UK · Apr 15
The Times of India · Apr 15 Last-ditch bid for peace? Pakistan army chief Asim Munir lands in Iran to convey US offer A critical Iran-US ceasefire deadline looms with no agreement, fueling uncertainty. Pakistan is actively mediating, dispatching a high-level delegation to Tehran with a new US message and aiming for further talks. Key disputes over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz persist, as both nations issue mixed signals regarding…
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Israeli settlers block Palestinian kids' path to school with tear gas and barbed wire Palestinian schoolchildren trying to return to class this week for the first time since the Iran war started were blocked by an impromptu barbed wire fence erected overnight by Israeli settlers
The Independent UK · Apr 15 JD Vance warns Pope to ‘be careful when he talks about theology’ and draws heckles at low turnout TPUSA event ‘How can you say that God was never on the side of those who wield the sword?’ the Catholic vice president asked
The Conversation · Apr 15 Why the US and Israel’s alliance endures – even when it strains Israel and the US have maintained a close alliance for decades. Their recent joint air campaign in Iran has once again underscored the depth of this partnership. Yet while the strength of their relationship is widely acknowledged, the reasons behind it remain contested.
Barchart · Apr 15 US-Iran Peace Optimism Lifts Stocks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.391%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.63%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.37%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Reason · Apr 15 Trump's Illegal War in Iran Is Financed by Your Taxes. That's a Good Reason To Stop Paying Them. If Congress will not deploy the power of the purse to restrain a lawless administration and an illegal war, then it falls to the public to do so.
International Business Times · Apr 15 U.S. Official Says Iranian Leadership Is In Disagreement Over Whether To End The War: Report A U.S. official said there seem to be disagreements among Iranian leaders over whether to reach an agreement with the U.S. to end the war, according to a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Big US banks rake in near $50bn profit as Iran war shakes markets Six lenders, including Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan report jump in first-quarter earnings
The Conversation · Apr 15 US blockade of Strait of Hormuz ratchets up tensions with China ahead of Trump visit to Beijing The Trump administration’s decision to carry out a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised tensions in the Persian Gulf to new and more perilous levels. The move was announced by the US president, Donald Trump, after negotiations over a ceasefire with Iran broke down on April 11,…
Evening Standard · Apr 15 Reeves steps up criticism of Trump’s war against Iran during trip to Washington Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was not convinced the world is safer as a result of the US-Israeli strikes against Iran.
Reason · Apr 15 How the Iran War Could Backfire Emma Ashford discusses Trump’s incoherent Iran strategy, the failures of post–Cold War foreign policy, and why a multipolar world limits American power.