Cesar Chavez Accused of Sexual Abuse Plus: Mullin vs. Paul, the metaverse lives, the Pentagon wants $200 for the war in Iran, and more... Reason · Mar 19
“America First” becomes America alone The nation’s allies are refusing to help in Iran, leaving the president increasingly isolated on the world stage Salon · Mar 19
Trump Appears To Blame Israel After Iran Gas Field Strike Sparks Gulf Fears, Claiming They Acted Alone Donald Trump seeks to distance the US from Israeli strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field as Gulf tensions rise and energy infrastructure comes under attack. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
'Europe must make itself heard' on Middle East war, says former EU commissioner As EU leaders meet in Brussels for a high-stakes summit dominated by the war in the Middle East, Thierry Breton – former European commissioner for the Internal Market and France's former economy and finance minister – spoke to RFI about the current escalation and called on Europe to act in… Radio France Internationale · Mar 19
Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies Asian countries are racing to save energy and shield consumers as the war on Iran disrupts oil and gas flows The Independent UK · Mar 19
Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says A senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war The Independent UK · Mar 19
Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey The Defence Secretary also said the Scottish Government-owned airport is not being used for strike operations on Iran. Evening Standard · Mar 19
Iranian strikes on energy sites serious escalation of conflict, says John Healey The Defence Secretary was speaking during a visit to Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh. Evening Standard · Mar 19
Pete Hegseth says European allies should be ‘thanking’ Trump for Iran war IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 19
Europe’s biggest airlines say fuel price spike caused by Iran war will drive up fares Carriers warn they cannot hold off passing on costs for long, while some airlines plan to increase flights via Asia The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ world’s largest gas field as Iran war spirals out of control Trump has lost control of this war. We Got This Covered · Mar 19
BoE delivers message Britons don’t want to hear as inflation – and rates – look set to rise Decision to hold interest rates is backed by gloomy assessment of economy as Iran war pushes up oil prices The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Flights alert: UK issues global travel disruption warning over Donald Trump’s Iran war Airlines and passengers have been told about potential flight cancellations and delays over the Easter holidays Evening Standard · Mar 19
UK gas prices surge 25% after Iran strikes world’s largest LNG hub in Qatar Gas prices in the UK and Europe surged sharply after missile strikes hit Qatar’s key energy infrastructure, triggering fresh concerns over global supply disruptions amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The Times of India · Mar 19
The Times of India · Mar 19 Did Iran pose an 'imminent threat'? How Tulsi Gabbard struggled to defend Trump war during Senate Hearing Among Washington aides, there's a joke that DNI stands for Do Not Invite...
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 US Markets Crash After Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged as Oil Price Shock Amid the Middle East Conflict Plays Out Crippled energy infrastructure in the Middle East continues to drive up price and compels the US Fed to keep rate unchanged.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 US gas prices jump again as drivers endure worst pain at the pump in years IN FULL
The Conversation · Mar 19 Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US-Iran war Historically, when the U.S. has undertaken military action against foreign governments, journalists have relied heavily on government sources and rallied “’round the flag,” often uncritically sharing official narratives about U.S involvement. This has been evident during periods of U.S. military engagements in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 2 men appear in court accused of 'hostile' surveillance of UK's Jewish community for Iran Two men have appeared in a London court accused of carrying out “hostile” surveillance of the U.K.’s Jewish community on behalf of Iran
Euronews · Mar 19 Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% amid Iran war inflation fears The Bank of England has held its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of rising oil and gas prices following the start of the Iran war.
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Shamrock vs. Clover: Why Melania Trump's St. Patrick's Day Post Is Angering Ireland Melania Trump's innocent St Patrick's Day Instagram post has Irish eyes rolling over a clover-shamrock mix-up, stirring cultural and political backlash amid US immigration tensions.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Pete Hegseth again uses Iran war update to tear into media and assures Americans ‘we’re winning, decisively’ Hegseth berated the press for ‘calling into question every step’ of the conflict and attempted to reassure the American people that it was not ‘a forever war’
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Iran Missile Attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan Threatens Global LNG Supply and Energy Security Iran's missile attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a key LNG hub, raises urgent global energy security concerns amid escalating Gulf tensions.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Blackouts and rationing: The Iran crisis is our wake-up call to just how vulnerable the UK is INTERVIEW: This latest dilemma should prompt fresh thinking about how to rely less on other nations for energy, says Octopus founder Greg Jackson. But the answer isn’t just the North Sea: oil and gas aren’t the only way to keep the lights on. If other governments are taking alternatives seriously,…
The Times of India · Mar 19 FBI probes ex-US counterterror chief Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified information after resigning over Iran war The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating Joe Kent, a former top US intelligence official, over an alleged leak of classified information.