Cyprus to ‘seek new security deal’ for UK military bases following strike on RAF Akrotiri Cypriot president has called for ‘open and frank’ discussions over future of UK bases on the island The Independent UK · Mar 25
Strait of Hormuz Shock: Trump Reveals Iran's 'Huge Gift' as US-Iran Tensions Spike Trump says Iran sent a major oil and gas 'gift' tied to the strategic Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Tehran surge and diplomacy heats up International Business Times UK · Mar 25
Trump claims only ‘fake news’ wants Iran war to continue Donald Trump has claimed that “only fake news” wants to keep the conflict in Iran going as he declared that Tehran “want to make a deal so badly.” The Independent UK · Mar 25
Viral Video Highlights Disconnect Between US Youth and Global Affairs It would not be an exaggeration to say that the United States has remained one of the most geopolitically active nations since Donald Trump returned to power in January 2025. From the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the February 2026 strike in Iran that allegedly killed Supreme… Whats Hot · Mar 25
Oil prices fall back and global stocks rally amid hopes of Iran war ceasefire Brent crude fell back below 100 US dollars a barrel, down 6% at 98.23 dollars in morning trading on Wednesday, while UK natural gas prices tumbled 8%. Evening Standard · Mar 25
Kenya’s flower industry loses millions of dollars weekly due to the Iran war Kenya’s flower industry is losing up to $1.4 million a week as the Iran war cuts demand and disrupts shipping The Independent UK · Mar 25
London 'very vulnerable' to missile attack by Iran-backed jihadists based in North Africa Former armed forces minister Lord Spellar raised the alarm over the threat to the capital from terror groups from across the Mediterranean Evening Standard · Mar 25
Stocks rise and oil dips on hopes of 15-point Iran peace plan Markets in Asia, Europe and US move higher after Iran says it will permit ‘non-hostile’ ships through strait of Hormuz The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Markets rally, oil prices fall as Trump signals Iran talks Oil prices fell more than 4% and European shares gained on Wednesday on the possibility of a de-escalation in the Iran war. Euronews · Mar 25
Iran escalates strikes across Middle East after Trump signals possible deal Iran launched a salvo of missiles across the Middle East, just a few hours after US President Donald Trump claimed Washington and Tehran were "in negotiations right now". Euronews · Mar 25
'Lack of permission': Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz Iran has turned back a Pakistan-bound container vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a “lack of permission” and failure to comply with maritime protocols. According to Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, the vessel identified as SELEN was intercepted and forced… The Times of India · Mar 25
Iran has received the 15-point US ceasefire proposal, 2 Pakistani officials say Two Pakistani officials say that Iran has received a 15-point proposal from the U.S. to reach a ceasefire in the war The Independent UK · Mar 25
Inflation in France jumps as Iran war hits growth and spending France is heading for a sharp rise in inflation this spring as soaring oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran erode household purchasing power, with growth expected to slow in early 2026, the national statistics agency said. Radio France Internationale · Mar 25
What we know about Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Iran war Iran announced on Wednesday it has received a proposal to end the war from the US via Pakistan The Independent UK · Mar 25
AAP · Mar 25 Australia shuts door on Iranian visa holders Australia will no longer allow thousands of Iranians with temporary visas to enter the country over concerns they might overstay under sweeping new reforms.
The Times of India · Mar 25 Who is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr? The hard‑line commander now shaping Iran’s security after Larijani’s death Following Ali Larijani's death, Iran appointed former IRGC commander Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new chief of the Supreme National Security Council. Zolghadr's extensive military and political background, including his IRGC leadership, signals a consolidation of the Revolutionary Guard's influence in key security and foreign policy decisions.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Bulletin AM briefing: New screen time guidance for under-5s – and today’s other top stories Here are five of this morning’s biggest stories
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25 ‘Massive betrayal’: Iranian nationals with valid tourist visas blocked from entering Australia for six months Tony Burke says decisions about permanent stays should be ‘deliberate decisions of the government, not a random consequence of who booked a holiday’
The Times of India · Mar 25 Trump's peace plan, Iran’s counter: What’s the endgame? Where things stand in Week 4 of Middle East war As the war in the Middle East nears its fourth week, signals from Washington suggesting progress in peace talks talks with Iran have offered brief moments of market relief, but these have been quickly overshadowed by Tehran’s outright denials and continued hostilities in the region.
Fortune · Mar 25 ‘We’ve become like Europe’: Jamie Dimon warns China is beating the U.S. as he says Iran war means a ’better chance’ of permanent Middle East peace Dimon spoke favorably about the Iran war, saying the largest countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, want peace.
Euronews · Mar 25 Newsletter: Poland, Hungary clash amid allegations Budapest leaked EU secrets to Moscow Also in this newsletter: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faces an uncertain future after suffering a setback in Tuesday's snap ballot.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Oil prices fall as Iran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can pass through Strait of Hormuz Five vessels were tracked transiting the waterway via their automatic identification systems, down from an average of 120 daily transits before the conflict began
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25 ECB could raise eurozone rates ‘as soon as next month’; oil price dips on peace talk hopes – as it happened UK inflation stays at 3% in February as petrol prices fall and food inflation eases, before Iran war drives up global energy costs
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 'Plunging the World into Barbarism': Bernie Sanders' Viral Critique of Trump, Netanyahu and Putin US Senator Bernie Sanders' viral critique of Trump, Netanyahu, and Putin has sparked widespread debate about global governance and military power
The Times of India · Mar 25 How Iran war is helping Kim Jong Un justify North Korea's nuclear arsenal North Korean leader Kim Jong Un defended his nation's nuclear arsenal, citing the ongoing Iran war as justification for strong military deterrence. He accused the US of "terrorism and invasions" and vowed to advance North Korea's "defensive nuclear deterrence." Kim also declared South Korea the "most hostile nation," warning of…