Trump claims EU is not offering a fair trade deal; Reeves pitches UK as ‘oasis of stability’; oil climbs as shares fall – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
Donald Trump calls for 'immediate evacuation of Tehran' as he cuts short G7 trip and Iran launches fresh strikes on Israel Explosions heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Tuesday as Israeli military warns of incoming Iran missiles Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 17 June: Index in red as oil price rises, date set for Direct Line deal Donald Trump’s sudden exit from the G7 summit put markets on edge today as the FTSE 100 index fell back and oil prices resumed their ascent. Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
G7 leaders call for de-escalation in Middle East as Trump leaves summit The group said they ‘affirmed’ Israel’s right to defend itself in the wake of missile strikes. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
The Middle East is a major flight hub. How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict? The Middle East is a region of intense beauty and ancient kingdoms. It has also repeatedly endured periods of geopolitical instability over many centuries. The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025
Israel, Iran Trade Missile Fire As Trump Warns Tehran To 'Evacuate' Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate" and left a G7 summit early. International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025
Oil Prices Jump After Trump's Warning, Stocks Extend Gains Oil prices rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump urged Tehran residents to evacuate, stoking fresh fears of all-out war as Israel and Iran continued to pound each other with missiles. International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025
Trump meeting cancellation 'always a chance': treasurer Australia's treasurer says it was reasonable Donald Trump left early from the G7 due to events in the Middle East, scuppering a meeting with Anthony Albanese. AAP · Jun 17, 2025
Trump to leave G7 summit early over escalating Israel-Iran conflict Abrupt change of plans comes after president on Truth Social warns residents of Tehran to evacuate immediately The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025
Donald Trump Bails On G7 Summit Early, Ghosting Albo Ahead Of Their Meeting Albanese's highly-anticipated meeting with the US President has been cancelled, after Trump left a day early amid escalating attacks in the Middle East. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 17, 2025
Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ – as it happened The Israeli strikes came after the IDF issued a warning for an area of Tehran’ US president says Ayatollah Khamenei is ‘easy target’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025
Fears Trump will veto G7 joint statement on Russia sanctions and Israel The G7 countries are planning on discussing a new package of sanctions against Russia and a joint approach to the Israel/ Iran Middle East crisis but it appears Trump is preparing to reject the proposals The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025
Morning Mail: Israel ‘not finished’ attacking Iran, Albanese’s G7 balancing act, and unaffordable ‘affordable’ housing A flurry of diplomacy as world leaders address the Middle East conflict at the G7 meeting The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Airports close across the Mideast as the Israel-Iran conflict shutters the region's airspace The conflict between Israel and Iran has forced many countries in the Middle East to close their airspace, as Israeli jets and Iranian exploding drones and missiles fly over their night skies The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025 Stocks up on hopes of thaw to Middle East tension The FTSE 100 index closed up 24.59 points, 0.3%, at 8,875.22, just shy of its record closing peak of 8,884.92 posted last Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025 Middle East crisis risks igniting inflation. Here are the markets to watch out for in Australia Interest rate cuts still likely, experts say, but oil and gold prices are up and the share market is likely to remain volatile
International Business Times · Jun 16, 2025 Fighter Jets, Refuelling Aircraft, Frigate: UK Assets In Mideast Britain is deploying extra fighter jets and other assets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025 Iran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil? Banks and forecasters say price trajectory will depend on how far the military and humanitarian crisis escalates
The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025 Iran-Israel ‘threshold war’ has rewritten nuclear escalation rules Israel’s conflict with Iran represents far more than another Middle Eastern crisis – it marks the emergence of a dangerous new chapter in nuclear rivalries that has the potential to reshape global proliferation risks for decades to come.
Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2025 What would an Israel-Iran war mean for the global economy? As attacks between Israel and Iran persist, the global economy could face an adverse shock if tensions aren’t contained.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Your rights as wildfires cause flight cancellations Flights to and from Izmir were seriously disrupted amid wildfires in the popular tourist city on the Turkish coast
The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025 Iran war: from the Middle East to America, history shows you cannot assassinate your way to peace In the late 1960s, the prevailing opinion among Israeli Shin Bet intelligence officers was that the key to defeating the Palestinian Liberation Organisation was to assassinate its then-leader Yasser Arafat.
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025 FTSE 100 Live 16 June: Oil price steadies, BetMGM boost for Entain Oil prices and the FTSE 100 index today held steady in a session when China’s latest retail sales figures offered some support to jittery global markets.
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025 Keir Starmer says G7 will discuss Russia sanctions at summit if Putin holds out on ceasefire talks Leaders will hold talks on the war in Ukraine and spiralling conflict in the Middle East as they gather at a major global summit in Canada.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 Starmer: G7 will discuss Russia sanctions if Putin holds out on ceasefire talks Leaders will hold talks on the war in Ukraine and spiralling conflict in the Middle East as they gather at a major global summit in Canada.