Iran considering major step to ease tensions with US – and restart peace talks IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 14
After US-Iran talks fail, China proposes four-point plan for Middle East peace China on Tuesday outlined a four-point proposal for lasting peace in the Middle East, with foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning sharing details of remarks made by President Xi Jinping. The Times of India · Apr 14
US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz: what it involves and the risks attached A US-sanctioned tanker with links to China, the Rich Starry, has transited the Strait of Hormuz, despite the US blockade of the waterway. According to the respected maritime news and intelligence agency Lloydslist, the Rich Starry is falsely registered in Malawi, but is Chinese owned and carrying a Chinese crew.… The Conversation · Apr 14
MTG forced to answer for previously comparing Trump to Jesus during awkward CNN interview CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins played a clip of Majorie Taylor Greene likening Trump’s 2023 arrest to the prosecution of Jesus The Independent UK · Apr 14
UK economic growth forecasts slashed as IMF says Iran war risks global recession The IMF laid out its first set of forecasts since the global economy was rocked by the conflict between US-Israeli and Iranian forces. Evening Standard · Apr 14
Blockade on Iranian ports must be lifted, French foreign minister tells RFI In the wake of the US blockade on Iranian ports, France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called for freedom of navigation in international waters to be respected. He spoke to RFI about France's proposal for a peaceful, multinational mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the necessity… Radio France Internationale · Apr 14
Iran Reportedly Considering Refraining From Sending Some Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Due To Trump's Blockade Iran is considering a short-term pause to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to avoid testing President Donald Trump's blockade, now entering its second day, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 14
IMF says Iran war "halted" global economic momentum, expects hotter inflation The conflict upended what was shaping up to be a solid year for the global economy. Axios · Apr 14
Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday The Independent UK · Apr 14
Trump’s Iran war could trigger global recession, IMF warns UK growth slashed as worldwide economy could be thrown ‘off course’, with the risk of an energy crisis ‘on an unprecedented scale’ The Independent UK · Apr 14
Super typhoon slows to a crawl as it bears down on remote US islands The typhoon slowed to a crawl as it approached the islands, raising fears that the fierce storm won’t go away quickly The Independent UK · Apr 14
US–Iran Talks May Resume Soon as Pakistan Facilitates Dialogue Negotiations between the United States and Iran could resume later this week or early next week, according to Pakistani and Iranian officials cited by Reuters. While Tehran has expressed willingness to return to the table, Islamabad has reportedly taken an active role in coordinating the next round of discussions. Whats Hot · Apr 14
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Pressing Trump Admin To Drop Blockade On Strait Of Hormuz As It Could Disrupt Other Shipping Lanes Saudi Arabia is pressing the Trump administration to drop the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, now entering its second day, fearing it could lead to the disruption of other shipping routes, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 14
The Independent UK · Apr 14 US wholesale prices surged 4% last month as the Iran war sent energy prices soaring U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy
The Conversation · Apr 14 New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse Americans’ concerns about being able to afford electricity and home heating fuel are elevated since the beginning of the Iran war. But newly released nationwide data shows that even before the war began, these concerns were widespread, long-standing and getting worse faster than the data can reflect.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Drivers look to electric vehicles as cost of petrol soars due to Iran war Petrol is almost £14 more expensive for a full tank compared to before the Iran war, while a full tank of diesel is almost £27 more
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 First Thing: US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes Iran says Americans will be hit with higher fuel prices due to the blockade. Plus, summers are growing longer globally
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Trump’s remarks about the Pope ‘utterly deplorable’, Swinney says Scotland’s First Minister also called on the UK Government to act to mitigate the impact of the Gulf crisis on fuel prices.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Trump’s blockade appears to be turning back tankers in the Strait of Hormuz – but Iran has a trick up its sleeve Analysts say that Iran has already moved vast quantities of its oil offshore and a full blockade would be complex to implement
Euronews · Apr 14 IEA warns of historic oil supply shock as Iran war chokes global markets The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned of an unprecedented energy shock, with global oil production plunging by over 10 million barrels per day in March, as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran fail.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 The Latest: Pakistan proposes new US-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress Pakistani officials on Tuesday said Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks to the U.S. and Iran
The Independent UK · Apr 14 UK ‘headed for stagflation’ as economy flatlines and inflation bites due to Iran war Stagflation – a combination of rising inflation, higher unemployment and low or zero economic growth – is seen as a ‘worst of both worlds’ scenario
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 Detention of journalist in Kuwait raises questions about crackdown on freedom of speech Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested after reporting on friendly fire incident during US conflict with Iran