Asian shares fell as US-Iran tensions rose and Israel prepared for prolonged conflict, causing oil price volatility.
Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of major international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says
Saudi Aramco CEO Nasser has withdrawn from a major energy conference amid tensions with Iran.
UniCredit weighs three options to potentially sweeten Commerzbank bid, Il Messaggero says
UniCredit considers three options to improve its bid for Commerzbank, Il Messaggero reports.
Treasury’s Bessent says US has ‘plenty’ of funds for Iran war
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent states government has sufficient funds for Iran conflict but seeks extra funding from Congress.
Iran to completely close Hormuz if Trump executes threats on Iranian energy, Revolutionary Guards say
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they will close Strait of Hormuz if U.S. targets Iranian energy facilities as threatened by President…
Slovenia limits fuel purchases as pumps run dry
Slovenia has set fuel purchase limits due to shortages, affecting private vehicles and businesses.
Trump and Iran trade threats over energy targets as war escalates
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran exchanged threats to attack energy facilities in the Gulf amid escalating conflict.
UK minister says Trump speaks for himself on his deadline for Iran
UK minister says Trump spoke for himself on deadline to Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Six killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction, ministry says
Six people died in a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters due to a technical malfunction, authorities said.
Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat
Iran states the Strait of Hormuz is open to all ships except those linked to enemies amid U.S. threats.
Trump order aims to keep Army-Navy in exclusive TV window
President Trump issued an executive order to keep the Army-Navy game in an exclusive TV time slot in December.
Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade
Trump threatens Iran with strikes on power plants amid Hormuz blockade. The conflict escalates as tensions rise.
WHO says strike on Sudan hospital kills at least 64, takes facility out of service
WHO reports at least 64 deaths in hospital strike in East Darfur. Hospital now out of service.
Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81
Robert Mueller, former FBI chief and special counsel, died at 81 after investigating Russia's 2016 election interference.
Czechs rally in country’s largest anti-government protest since 2019
Tens of thousands of Czechs held the largest anti-government protest since 2019 over cuts to defense spending and concerns about…
India confident of meeting summer power demand despite Middle East gas shock
India is confident in meeting summer power demand despite gas supply concerns from the Middle East crisis, relying on coal…
Indian Prime Minister Modi speaks to Iran’s Pezeshkian
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to a post on X.
Greece faces loans challenge after bank crisis recovery, ECB blog says
ECB economists highlight limited bank financing capacity in Greece despite recovery.
Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump’s control
The Iran conflict has escalated three weeks in, with rising energy prices and US isolation. More troops are deploying despite…
Natanz enrichment facility targeted in US-Israeli attack, Iran’s Tasnim says
The Natanz uranium-enrichment facility in Iran was reportedly targeted in a US-Israeli attack, Tasnim news agency reports.
Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran
Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s partnership and friendship with Iran during Nowruz greetings.
Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran’s Mehr says
Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the U.S.-U.K. military base Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions
Indian and other Asian refiners are seeking to purchase Iranian oil following a temporary US sanction waiver.
Israel attacks Tehran, Beirut as US sends Marines to Middle East
Israeli military struck Iran and Beirut amid US deployment of Marines to Middle East.
Palantir AI System Wins Key Pentagon Status, Reuters Reports
The US Defense Department will designate Palantir’s Maven AI system as a program of record. This step highlights the Pentagon’s…
