European country vows to give homeowners ‘free electricity' instead of switching off wind turbines Europe’s outdated and under-invested energy grid means huge amounts of renewable energy are wasted every year. Euronews · Mar 27
Iran’s black rain is latest grim example of weather in war zones Strikes on oil facilities burned thousands of tons of stored fuel, producing a pall of toxic smoke The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
Trump Says Talks with Iran Are 'Going Very Well' as Strait of Hormuz Deadline Extended — Will Diplomacy Hold? Trump extends Iran deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz by ten days as talks continue and global oil markets stay on alert International Business Times UK · Mar 27
CBA ups inflation prediction as supply chains strain Australia is staring down the barrel of inflation above five per cent as a result of the Iran oil supply shock, economists from the Commonwealth Bank warn. AAP · Mar 27
'They asked for 7, I gave them 10': Donald Trump reveals Iran's 'big present' to US as Hormuz deadline delayed President Trump granted Iran a 10-day cooling-off period, calling it a "gift" after Tehran allowed eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This pause in planned strikes on energy infrastructure comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, which Trump described as progressing well. The extension follows a previous five-day delay and… The Times of India · Mar 27
Iran-US war latest: Ship carrying thousands of Marines arrives in Middle East as Yemen’s Houthis warn of more attacks It comes amid speculation of an impending ground invasion The Independent UK · Mar 27
Ukraine war briefing: Pentagon reportedly considering whether to divert aid from Ukraine to Middle East US military stockpiles are under strain as a result of Iran war, Washington Post reports; Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah. What we know on day 1,493 The Guardian - AU · Mar 27
UAE targeted with missiles and drones – as it happened This blog is closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 27
Malaysian vessels permitted to travel through strait of Hormuz, country’s PM says after Iran talks A trickle of cargo ships and tankers – mostly Iranian, but some from Thailand and China – have made it through the strait since the war began The Guardian - AU · Mar 27
Common Mistakes First Time Pet Owners Make Getting a new pet is super exciting! But without planning, you might face big problems like vet bills or ruined furniture. Studies show 20 to 30% of new owners give up their pet in the first year because of surprises like endless shedding, night time craziness, or allergies. Many myths… Times Pets · Mar 27
Aussie shares snap losing streak but crude risks weigh The local bourse has had its first positive week since February, but traders remain cautious with the US and Iran still at odds over a potential ceasefire. AAP · Mar 27
Mapping a mega storm: how Tropical Cyclone Narelle is tracking a historic path across Australia Plus, visualising flows of oil and gas, the beauty of eucalyptus records and unravelling the mysteries of insect migrations The Guardian - AU · Mar 27
Coalition calls for cut to fuel tax as price woes mount Cutting battery and EV subsidies would help pay for a coalition plan to halve the fuel excise amid a surge in oil prices caused by the Iran war. AAP · Mar 27
Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from Iran war The price of oil has skyrocketed since the war in Iran began and the UK economy is predicted to see a drop in growth The Independent UK · Mar 27
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles, killed wildlife and polluted Mexican reserves Mexican authorities say a March oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico spread more than 600 kilometers and reached protected areas
Barchart · Mar 26 The General Mills Dividend Yields 6.53%. Is That Enough to Make Up for an Oil Price Shock? General Mills’ high 6.53% dividend yield may look enticing, but it comes amid falling earnings, rising oil-driven cost pressures, and growing macro risks that could limit upside.
Barchart · Mar 26 Soybeans Closes Higher on Thursday Soybeans saw gains of 1 ¾ to 5 ½ cent gains in the front months on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 1/4 cents at $11.00 1/4. Soymeal futures were up 30 cents to $2.30, with Soy Oil futures up 42 to 96 points. Export...
Barchart · Mar 26 Cotton Rallies on Thursday Cotton futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts 21 to 123 points higher across the board. The US dollar index was $0.296 higher at $99.695. Crude oil was up $3.46 on the day to $93.79. Export Sales data showed 202,444 RB of 2025/26 cotton sold in the week ending...
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Iran suggests Spain may be able to send ships through Strait of Hormuz as it is ‘non-hostile’ country Iran remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on vessels have caused chaos in energy markets
The Guardian - US · Mar 26 US markets see biggest slump since start of US-Israel war on Iran Dow closed 450 points down and S&P dipped 1.7% while Nasdaq fell 2.3% into correction territory
The Guardian - US · Mar 26 A smile and a handshake as Maduro case drags Venezuela crisis to New York court The deposed Venezuelan president and his wife appeared in a Manhattan courtroom as rival protests took place outside
Barchart · Mar 26 Stocks Slump on Iran War and Weakness in Chipmakers The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.38%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.72%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Conversation · Mar 26 Distant conflict, local crisis: is this oil shock the wake-up call NZ needed? In recent years, there has been no shortage of warnings about the fragility of New Zealand’s largely imported fuel supply.
Axios · Mar 26 Why these 6 Iranian islands could be crucial to Trump's "final blow" of the war Many of the potential plans for a "final blow" center around islands in the Gulf.
Kiplinger · Mar 26 Nasdaq Hits Correction Territory as Meta Slumps: Stock Market Today Mega-cap stocks Meta and Alphabet weighed on the main indexes on Thursday, and surging oil prices didn't help.