Shares surge on hopes of US Iran exit but risks remain Hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East war have reinvigorated investor sentiment and boosted markets, but details from the US administration have been scant. AAP · Apr 1
Asian stocks jump after Wall Street soars on renewed hopes of Iran war end Asian shares are sharply higher after U.S. stocks soared to their best day since last spring over renewed hopes that the Iran war could soon end The Independent UK · Apr 1
What time is Trump’s speech tonight and what is the primetime address about? IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 1
Anthony Albanese to address nation on Wednesday night as treasurer announces Covid-era support measures Prime minister to deliver address live at 7pm AEDT as Jim Chalmers says Iran war having ‘extreme impact on global economy’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 1
Trump news at a glance: president lashes out at European allies as war on Iran frays relations Trump taunts allies to ‘go get your own oil’ as some nations dig in heels to oppose conflict and global destabilization The Guardian - US · Apr 1
Donald Trump Says Iran War Will ‘Come To An End’ Once US Withdraws Within ‘Two To Three Weeks’ “All I have to do is leave Iran and we’ll be doing that very soon.” Pedestrian.tv · Apr 1
Netanyahu says building 'new alliances with important countries' in West Asia amid Iran war In an address in Hebrew ahead of Pesach, Netanyahu said the Iranian regime would collapse “sooner or later” and that Israel is building “new alliances with important countries in the region” to counter Tehran. He did not name the countries but said he hopes that “soon, I will be able… The Times of India · Apr 1
'We'll be leaving very soon': Trump says US to end Iran war in 2-3 weeks Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, "We'll be leaving very soon," adding that the withdrawal could happen "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three." The remarks are his clearest yet that Washington is preparing to wind down the month-long war. Trump also said a deal with… The Times of India · Mar 31
Pope Leo's Stark Warning: 'Hands Full of Blood' Leaders Cannot Justify War Following Pete Hegseth's Prayer Pope Leo continues to plead for a ceasefire and a ban on airstrikes. The pontiff has also addressed Trump directly amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. International Business Times UK · Mar 31
Businesses start to add fuel surcharges to deliver products as oil price increases from Iran war hit home Oil prices have soared both domestically and abroad, causing a headache at the pump and problems for the agriculture and food industries The Independent UK · Mar 31
Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East Thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon The Independent UK · Mar 31
Controlling the Strait of Hormuz is the top priority in Iran and Trump may abandon it. Here’s what that would look like Ceding control of the Strait of Hormuz would represent a U.S. defeat worse than Vietnam, one critic said. Fortune · Mar 31
Britons brace for price hikes despite Starmer pledge to ease spiralling cost of living Starmer warns Strait of Hormuz must reopen to ease UK's spiralling economic crisis The Independent UK · Mar 31
Iranian Forces Are Recruiting Children as Young as 12 as 'Volunteers' in Security Roles: Report Rumors about the IRGC recruiting children and young adults were confirmed by a BBC World investigation and by an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official, who said the organization enrolls "volunteers" aged 12 and older. Latin Times · Mar 31
Fortune · Mar 31 Wall Street just had its best day in nearly a year over a rumor The Nasdaq recovered half its drawdown over the past year in a single day.
International Business Times · Mar 31 European Commission Warns Citizens to Prepare For Energy Crisis Because of Iran War EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen encouraged EU citizens to work from home where possible, reduce highway speed limits by ten kilometers, encourage public transport, and alternate private car access.
The Independent UK · Mar 31 South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut South Africans have rushed to buy fuel as the country braces for record price hikes tied to the US-Iran-Israel conflict
The Independent UK · Mar 31 The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged
The Independent UK · Mar 31 JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Pentagon looking at using anti-drone lasers to protect homes of Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio: report Sources told The New York Times that the powerful technology is being considered at Fort Lesley J. McNair base in Southwest Washington D.C.
International Business Times UK · Mar 31 Iran Warns of Attacks on Apple and Google Amidst Rising Tensions Discover the escalating tensions as Iran targets major US tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Apple in West Asia. Learn about the potential impacts on global markets and security risks in the Gulf region.
Barchart · Mar 31 Stocks Surge on Signs the US and Iran Seek to End War The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +2.91%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +2.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.43%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +2.88%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
International Business Times · Mar 31 Microsoft Stock Jumps Over 2% as Investors Eye AI Recovery Amid Geopolitical Easing and Cloud Momentum Microsoft Corp. shares climbed more than 2% in morning trading Tuesday, with the stock reaching around $366.64 as broader market optimism over potential Iran conflict de-escalation lifted tech names and investors looked past recent concerns about heavy AI spending.
Kiplinger · Mar 31 Crude Oil Retreat Lifts Dow 1,124 Points: Stock Market Today Whether the worst is behind us or there's still more to come in the Middle East, the stock market reaffirmed its resilience during the first quarter of 2026.
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Pope Leo XIV urges an Easter end to the US-Israel war on Iran, calling for dialogue Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that the U.S.-Israel war on Iran could end before Easter