Donald Trump bombed Iran to weaken the country, but accidentally gifted a multi-million dollar business that’s keeping them alive A massive silver lining for Iran. We Got This Covered · Apr 4
How to Keep Garden Tools Rust-Free Without Chemicals There is nothing charming about rust. It does not add character, it does not tell a story, and it definitely does not help a shovel glide through soil or a pair of pruners slice cleanly through stems. Rust signals neglect, wasted money, and tools that will fail right when they… Frugal Gardening · Apr 4
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears The Independent UK · Apr 4
Cubans study oil tanker diplomacy for signs of progress in secret talks with US Despite hostile rhetoric Trump let a Russian ship break his blockade – could it herald a Venezuela-style outcome? The Guardian - US · Apr 4
MarketBeat Week in Review – 03/30 - 04/03 Stocks and the price of oil continue to be inversely linked, and that's likely to remain the case heading into a new earnings season MarketBeat · Apr 4
Oil Prices Are Climbing: 5 Ways to Get Ahead of Higher Summer Costs Before They Hit Your Wallet Oil prices are rising fast. Learn where costs will hit next and how to save Kiplinger · Apr 4
Donald Trump called allies ‘cowards’ for not joining Iran war. Now they’re fixing it themselves and didn’t even invite him Finally, someone’s dealing with this like adults. We Got This Covered · Apr 4
Five EU finance ministers call for 'tax on energy companies' windfall profits Five European Union finance ministers are calling for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from the ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday. Radio France Internationale · Apr 4
Oil, strait of Hormuz and empty threats: a timeline of Trump’s flip-flopping on the Iran war In the fifth week of the war, Trump continues contradicting himself on its objectives and how Americans are affected The Guardian - US · Apr 4
God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the… Newslaundry · Apr 4
New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows Exclusive: research finds Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand, and Rosebank only 1% The Guardian - UK · Apr 4
Iraq turns to Turkey for oil exports as Middle East war reshapes routes Iraq is turning to Turkey as an alternative route for its oil exports, as the war in the Middle East continues. The Iraqi move comes as Ankara steps up efforts to capitalise on the shifting diplomatic, economic and security landscape in the region. Radio France Internationale · Apr 4
Why Trump’s ‘God Squad’ decision to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico is a vote for a whale’s extinction A federal decision, approved upon the request of the Trump administration, to expand Gulf oil drilling has heightened fears of extinction for the critically endangered Rice’s whale, with fewer than 50 individuals remaining. Scientists note the species already lost over 20% of its population after the Deepwater Horizon spill, warning… The Times of India · Apr 4
Wait, Is Eucalyptus Actually the Best Choice for Outdoor Furniture? Here's How It Weighs Up Against Its Teak and Acacia Counterparts From weather resistance to maintenance and eco credentials, we break down how eucalyptus compares to two of its biggest rivals before you invest in your next garden set Livingetc · Apr 4
Fortune · Apr 4 Much of Iran’s military may be ‘decimated,’ but it’s winning the energy war as it picks who gets cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz The war of attrition in Iran could lead to an Iranian “major victory” if the U.S. withdraws without controlling commerce.
Euronews · Apr 4 The new spring detox? How to eat like a Greek monk over Lent A proper fast for a few weeks can boost health, researchers and nutritionists say.
The Times of India · Apr 4 'Only real leverage': Iran unlikely to reopen Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, claims US intelligence report Recent US intelligence reports indicate Iran is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as control of the key oil chokepoint remains its main leverage against the United States, Reuters reported.
The Times of India · Apr 4 Middle East continues to boil: Iran rejects US 48-hour ceasefire proposal Iran has reportedly rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, with an unnamed source citing the offer was delivered via an intermediary. Tehran insists on a guaranteed, permanent end to hostilities and has dismissed claims by US President Trump about seeking a temporary truce.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3 ‘India is going to face a food crisis’: Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go round
The Independent UK · Apr 3 Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill The Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill
The Independent UK · Apr 3 Fox host cuts off Trump’s top economic adviser when he tries to blame Biden for gas price spike amid Iran war The national average cost of gas has exceeded $4 a gallon in the US as Americans bear the brunt of Trump’s war against Iran
The Times of India · Apr 3 ‘Keep the oil, anyone?’ Trump jabs allies as Iran blockade hits supplies US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is currently in the midst of a war and emphasized that the downing of two American jets would not impact ongoing or future negotiations with Iran. Speaking about the US-led search and rescue operations in Iran following the incidents, Trump declined…
We Got This Covered · Apr 3 Donald Trump goes full villain, declares whales a threat to national security, calls on his ‘God Squad’ to eliminate them Donald Trump is content to wipe a species off of the face of the earth for his greed.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 3 French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday.
Reason · Apr 3 Trump's Answer to Iran's Hormuz Crisis: Sell Oil We Don't Have The administration claims we're a "net oil exporter," but unfortunately that's not quite true.