New Zealand to give cash payments to some families as US-Iran war deepens fuel crisis Just 47 days of combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks left in New Zealand The Independent UK · Mar 24
What's the Connection Between the US War on Iran, Fuel, Fertilizer, and Food Prices? (Part 2) Though global markets can be independent of each other, there are connections running throughout the commodity complex. Barchart · Mar 24
Business Brief (March 24): China Adjusts Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Tensions China responds to Iran oil security question; Chinese drone maker DJI sues Insta360 over patents it says involve core technology Caixin Global · Mar 24
Newsletter: US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice' Also in this newsletter: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett blasts the response of some European nations to the war in Iran; and the latest from Canberra after the EU and Australia clinched a free trade deal overnight. Euronews · Mar 24
Big ultimatum and then a pause: Why Trump shifted course on Iran & what happened in between US President Donald Trump’s abrupt shift from a 48-hour ultimatum to a five-day pause on striking Iran’s energy infrastructure has exposed the competing pressures shaping Washington’s strategy in a rapidly escalating war. Just days after threatening to “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,… The Times of India · Mar 24
'Asim Munir spoke to Trump': Is Pakistan emerging as backchannel in Iran war? Pakistan is positioning itself as a key mediator in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with its army chief and prime minister engaging in separate calls with US and Iranian leaders. Islamabad has offered its capital as a venue for potential discussions, aiming to facilitate peace amid ongoing regional tensions and stalled diplomatic… The Times of India · Mar 24
Politics latest: Reeves’ energy bill support plan branded ‘unbelievably weak’ and ‘waste of time’ Zak Polanski says chancellor ‘does not understand the scale of the cost of living crisis about to hit this country". The Independent UK · Mar 24
Trump fuels hopes his Iran war will end soon by claiming US has ‘won’ and achieved regime change in Tehran Asked by reporters outside the White House how confident he is that a peace deal with Iran will hold, Trump said: ‘This war has been won’ Evening Standard · Mar 24
Iran launches strikes against Israel and Gulf states after denying talks with US Tehran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying the US president's claims of "very good" talks between the two sides to end the Iran war. Euronews · Mar 24
Tuesday briefing: With the horror of conflict throughout the globe, how likely is world war three? In today’s newsletter: Our diplomatic editor on how global instability feeds into conflict in so many parts of the world, and whether the threshold for a major global war has been met The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
Is Iran Attacking the UK? Worst Scenarios, Defensive Stance As Reports Show Two Missiles Fired at Diego Garcia Base Iran fired missiles toward Diego Garcia, a UK-US base, raising fears of escalation, but officials say there is no direct threat to the UK mainland. International Business Times UK · Mar 24
US-Iran War Update: Could Trump's 'Strait of Hormuz Will Open Soon' Claim Signal a Peace Overture or a Bluff? President Trump's potential peace move with Iran and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz. How this could affect global oil prices International Business Times UK · Mar 24
Fortune · Mar 24 Airlines are preparing for the worst as Iran war enters its fourth week. But demand is still strong, and travelers are willing to pay higher fares Despite threats to the global jet fuel supply, airline demand is high as ever. Expect that to hit your wallet soon.
The Times of India · Mar 24 Weaponising Strait of Hormuz is 'economic terrorism': UAE minister warns of global fallout Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said on Monday that weaponising the Strait of Hormuz is an act of 'economic terrorism' while highlighting the global consequences that affect far…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24 Mr Motivator urges government to treat ’bed poverty’ as a national crisis As Iran war threatens to exacerbate living costs, children’s beds have become ‘like a luxury item’, says Barnardo’s
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24 Afternoon Update: EU president’s grim warning; Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; and ‘the most stunningly awful wonderful’ band Ursula von der Leyen says Australia can no longer rely on distance to protect it from war and chaos
The Times of India · Mar 24 Middle East tensions to escalate? Saudi, UAE take steps to join US-Israel vs Iran war- Report With the war entering its 25th day of tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly taken tentative steps that could draw them closer to the Iran conflict, pointing to a potential escalation in the region.
The Times of India · Mar 24 UAE-India flight alert for March 24: IndiGo warns of schedule changes; Air India, AIX to operate 24 flights The ongoing conflict between US, Israel and Iran has extended into the larger Middle East. Countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman and others have been intercepting missile attacks from Iran.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow launches largest aerial attack over 24-hour period since war began Zelensky said the attacks showed Russia had ‘no intention of ending the war’
The Independent UK · Mar 24 The Latest: Trump raises hopes for war to wind down but no sign of reduced fighting Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks
The Times of India · Mar 24 'Pete was first to speak up': Trump shifts onus of Iran war on US defence secretary; recalls exchange US President Donald Trump has suggested that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first senior official in his administration to push for military action against Iran. Speaking at a roundtable with military and law enforcement leaders on Monday, Trump described internal discussions that preceded the US decision to join strikes…
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Iran-US war latest: Oil prices fall after Trump offers ‘15-point’ peace plan and rules out Iran nukes The Pentagon reportedly ordered about 2,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to begin moving to the Middle East
The Times of India · Mar 24 Middle East travel alert: Qatar Airways suspends services to 12 major destinations in Asia and Europe, Kolkata flights resumed The regional tensions in the Gulf show no signs of winding down as the Iran-US-Israel conflict continues to persist. Along with affecting global trade and lives, the geopolitical situation has affected one of the most vital sectors in the Middle East, the airways.