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Iran threatens to end ceasefire over Hezbollah's exclusion from truce deal

Iran says the U.S. must choose between ceasefire or war via Israel as Tuesday's ceasefire deal excludes Tehran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 minutes ago

Iran ceasefire under threat from Israeli attacks in Lebanon | Morning News Bulletin 9 April 2026

In this bulletin, the Middle East ceasefire at risk as Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, Israel continues its bombardment of Lebanon. And in golf, Rory McIlroy prepares to defend his title as US Masters Champion.

SBS - Top Stories - 15 minutes ago

Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon -- Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

CBS News - Science - 15 minutes ago

Military expert on U.S.-Iran ceasefire -- Retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons joins CBS News 24/7 to break down some of the key negotiation points of the two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

Retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons joins CBS News 24/7 to break down some of the key negotiation points of the two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

CBS News - Health - 15 minutes ago

Wall Street ends sharply higher on U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Canadian stocks also rally, although a big pull back in energy stocks limited the advance.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 17 minutes ago

LIVE - Iran published wrong ceasefire plan: White House - 45m ago - 31 - m read

US–Israel war on Iran enters day 40 as Trump agrees a two-week ceasefire if Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing missile attacks and regional tension.

Gulf News - Top Stories - 20 minutes ago

More than 100 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes -- Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

BBC News - World - 37 minutes ago

'Act of national sabotage': Taoiseach condemns blockade of State's only oil refinery

Luas partially suspended in Dublin as commuters face disruption across the country on second day of protest

Irish Times - Top Stories - 37 minutes ago

Hundreds killed as Israel launches fresh wave of air strikes across Lebanon amid dashed hopes of a ceasefire

Israeli military says it hit more than 100 sites including ‘headquarters and military infrastructure belonging to Hizbullah’

Irish Times - World - 37 minutes ago

Include Lebanon in ceasefire deal, say leaders from Europe, Japan, Canada

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 45 minutes ago

Shaky Ceasefire Unlikely to Stop Cyberattacks From Iran-Linked Hackers for Long

An uncertain ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. and Israel may do little to stop cyberattacks from hackers allied with Tehran.

Military.com - US News - 47 minutes ago

White House suggests 10-point ceasefire plan published by Iran not what US agreed to

Iran claimed the ceasefire included Lebanon. Israel claimed it didn't. The US says there's been a misunderstanding.

SBS - Top Stories - 50 minutes ago

Israeli MPs furious over Trump's ceasefire with Iran

Washington’s ceasefire deal with Tehran has left West Jerusalem in the cold, several prominent Israeli politicians, including Yair Lapid and Yair Golan, have said

Russia Today - World - 58 minutes ago

U.S. crude oil posts biggest one-day drop since 2020 on U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

President Donald Trump agreed to the ceasefire with Iran after discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

CNBC - Top Stories - 59 minutes ago

Dow jumps 1,300 points for best day since April 2025 as U.S.-Iran ceasefire pushes oil lower

Trump said the "double sided" ceasefire was contingent on Iran agreeing to an opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - Top Stories - 59 minutes ago

Oil plunges on Iran ceasefire news, setting the stage for some relief on gas prices

The S&P 500 jumped 2.2% and could climb even higher "as euphoria returns to markets," analysts at JPMorgan wrote.

NBC News - Health - 1 hour ago

ASX set to slide despite worldwide rally following ceasefire with Iran

The early optimism that pushed oil down toward $US95 ($135) per barrel on Wednesday faded as Israel lashed Lebanon.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Iran Now Says It Will Limit Transit In Strait Of Hormuz To a Dozen Ships a Day And Charge Fees Despite Ceasefire

Iran told mediators on Wednesday that it will limit transit through the Strait of Hormuz to a dozen ships a day and charge them fees, a departure from announcements made by U.S. officials following the ceasefire agreement on Tuesday night.

International Business Times - World - 1 hour ago

Israelis remain skeptical despite Iran war ceasefire

The United States, Israel and Iran have agreed to stop hostilities for two weeks. Many Israelis in Tel Aviv though see little chance for long-term peace in the Middle East.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Gas prices should soon start slowly easing if ceasefire holds, analysts say

With oil prices plunging after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, gas prices at the pump might soon follow, at least for now.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Lebanon death toll surpasses 200 after Israel launches assault despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire -- -

A wave of Israeli airstrikes swept across Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving dozens dead and hundreds wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

How Pakistan carved out the US-Iran ceasefire deal - 4 - m read

Pakistan’s quiet diplomacy secures a US-Iran ceasefire, positioning Islamabad as a key mediator in a high-stakes conflict reshaping regional stability.

Gulf News - World - 1 hour ago

Ceasefire plan published by Iran not 'agreed by US' 2h ago - 2 - m read

White House disputes Iran’s published 10-point ceasefire plan, saying it is not the framework agreed by the US for pausing the war.

Gulf News - World - 1 hour ago

Oil tankers reportedly moving through Strait of Hormuz, CEO says, as prices slide

Gristedes CEO John Catsimatidis says limited tanker traffic is beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz, with flow still far below normal levels as oil prices decline.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long

Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Iranians breathe a 'ceasefire' sigh of relief as all sides claim victory

Celebration and scepticism coexist in Tehran as ceasefire offers reprieve despite doubts about its durability.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

U.S. stocks rally, oil prices tumble after Iran ceasefire -- Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

CBS News - Politics - 1 hour ago

Iran accuses US of violating 3 clauses of framework for a deal, says ceasefire, negotiations with US are 'unreasonable'

Iran accuses US of violating 3 clauses of framework for a deal, says ceasefire, negotiations with US are 'unreasonable.'

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 hour ago

Can the US and Iran turn a ceasefire into a deal?

The US-Iran ceasefire offers a brief pause, not peace. Here’s why Iran’s 10-point plan and Pakistan-led talks may still leave the conflict unresolved

Russia Today - US News - 1 hour ago

Analysis - With aggressive new attacks on Lebanon, Israel signals it will not be bound by Donald Trump's ceasefire

The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was met in Lebanon with the war’s bloodiest day, as Israel launched a massive air campaign that its media termed "Operation Eternal Darkness." The Israeli strikes killed and wounded hundreds, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled his intent to pursue Hezbollah regardless of international pressure.

CBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Top Iranian Leader Says Ceasefire With U.S. Has Been Violated In Three Different Ways, Says Holding Negotiations Is 'Unreasonable'

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said the ceasefire with the U.S. has been violated in three different ways since its announcement and cast doubt on negotiations with Washington.

International Business Times - World - 2 hours ago

Live: Trump says Lebanon 'not included' in Iran ceasefire deal, with at least 254 killed in attacks

Meanwhile, Iran says it downed a drone which entered its airspace, vowing 'decisive response' to ceasefire violations

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

White House says Lebanon not part of Iran ceasefire - as number killed in wave of Israeli strikes rises

Donald Trump has announced an 11th-hour ceasefire after he warned a "whole civilisation will die" if Iran did not agree to a deal. The US and Iran say negotiations to end the war will take place during the two-week pause and the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. Follow the latest.

Sky News - Sports - 2 hours ago

Trump backs Israel, says Lebanon a 'separate skirmish' after ceasefire

After Israeli strikes on Beirut, Donald Trump said Lebanon isn’t included in the Iran ceasefire.

Aljazeera - US News - 2 hours ago

Iran War Live Updates - Global Energy Markets Ease after U.S. and Iran Reach Two-Week Ceasefire

President Donald Trump has said it could be the "Golden Age of the Middle East" after the U.S. and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

US-Iran war live updates: Two-week ceasefire takes effect; Israel launches record strikes on Lebanon; Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 hours ago

China Celebrates Itself for 'Constructive Role' in Iran Ceasefire – After Its 'Peace Plan' Totally Ignored

China proclaimed it would "continue playing a constructive role" in peace in the Middle East following a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

Breitbart - World - 2 hours ago

US given ultimatum to 'choose' between ceasefire deal and 'continued war via Israel'

US president says he is ‘not at all’ concerned about war crimes as he threatens the destruction of Iran’s key infrastructure by Tuesday

Independent UK - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Trump wants Hormuz Strait open 'without limitation, including tolls' during ceasefire: White House

Iran is reportedly planning to demand that shipping firms pay tolls in cryptocurrency to let their oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

How Trump Went From Threatening Iran's Annihilation to Agreeing to a 2-Week Ceasefire With Tehran -- Over the course of a single day, President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with "annihilation" to proclaiming that...

Over the course of a single day, President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that Iran's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire.

Military.com - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Vance calls U.S.-Iran agreement a "fragile truce" -- President Trump has announced a ceasefire with Iran, but several questions remain about a long-term diplomatic solution to the fighting in the Middle East. CBS News' Natalie Brand and

President Trump has announced a ceasefire with Iran, but several questions remain about a long-term diplomatic solution to the fighting in the Middle East. CBS News' Natalie Brand and

CBS News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Oil prices plunge after Trump announces ceasefire -- Oil prices plunged on Wednesday after President Trump announced a 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

Oil prices plunged on Wednesday after President Trump announced a 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Israel launches sprawling attacks on Lebanon after Iran ceasefire was declared

“These are not targeted attacks,” said Dr. Tania Baban of the Chicago-based nonprofit MedGlobal, describing dozens of strikes across Beirut.

NBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty -- Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

BBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as some attacks continue despite ceasefire

Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE all issued warnings about incoming Iranian missiles, while Iran said an oil refinery came under attack

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 hours ago

Oil prices drop sharply, but Canadian drivers won't see any relief at the pumps for a few days

The price of crude oil fell sharply after the U.S., Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, but the drop is not being reflected at gas station pumps — yet.

CTV News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Democrats and die-hard pro-Israel voices skewer Iran ceasefire, as Republicans back Trump

Republican lawmakers spun the fragile Iran ceasefire as a Trumpian victory, but pro-Israel voices and Democratic sceptics called it a defeat

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Israeli strikes on Lebanon test fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Follow live coverage from NBC News of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Trump's comments, the Strait of Hormuz reopening and Israel-Lebanon updates.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 254 after Iran-US ceasefire

Israel’s army says it carries out the largest coordinated strike across Lebanon since its renewed war on the country.

Aljazeera - World - 3 hours ago

Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long -- Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

BBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Gulf States Report Iranian Strikes Following Ceasefire Announcement

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait reported Iran airstrikes on Wednesday after the ceasefire announcement.

Breitbart - World - 3 hours ago

Why the price you pay for oil won't return to pre-war levels — despite the ceasefire with Iran

Global shipping and energy markets may never be the same, as the world grapples with ongoing questions about the Strait of Hormuz.

NBC News - Technology - 3 hours ago

Why the price you pay for oil won't return to pre-war levels

Global shipping and energy markets may never be the same, as the world grapples with ongoing questions about the Strait of Hormuz.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

What's in the ceasefire

The temporary truce comes more than a month after America and Israel launched the war on Iran on Feb. 28, triggering a wider conflict in the region.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Spain PM says fire starters don't deserve applause as he welcomes Iran ceasefire

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has emerged as one of the European Union's leading critics of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran.

CNBC - Politics - 3 hours ago

US, Israel and Iran reach 2-week ceasefire, but attacks persist

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour deal that headed off US President Donald Trump's threat to unleash a bombing campaign to destroy Iranian civilization. Hours later, Iran and Gulf Arab countries reported new attacks Wednesday.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Trump's ceasefire hangs by a thread as Iran blocks ships from strait

A threat by the IRGC to destroy ships attempting to pass through the strait comes after explosions in Tehran and across the Middle East

Evening Standard - World - 3 hours ago

Donald Trump's Iran Ceasefire Dealt Major Blow

The ceasefire agreement hinged on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire agreement, though uncertainty persists between Israel and Lebanon

Upon announcing that he reached a tentative ceasefire with Iran, President Donald Trump shared Tehran’s official statement promising to halt military operations and allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

European leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire as a 'step back from the brink'

Joint statement welcomes truce and urges ‘quick progress towards a substantive negotiated settlement’

Irish Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Call for Ukraine ceasefire renewed after Iran truce

KYIV — Kyiv on Wednesday called on the United States to pressure Russia into ending its invasion of Ukraine, saying Washington’s ceasefire agreement with Iran showed the success of US “decisiveness.”

Manila Times - World - 4 hours ago

Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire

LONDON —  Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed a temporary ceasefire that could lead to the Strait of Hormuz reopening.

Manila Times - Business - 4 hours ago

Swinney: Iran ceasefire deal a chance to 'step back from the brink'

The First Minister welcomed the deal but pushed for more to be done on the cost of living in the UK.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 hours ago

Markets shift back toward potential rate cut this year with ceasefire in place

Odds for a reduction jumped Wednesday morning, hitting about 43%, according to the CME Group.

CNBC - US News - 4 hours ago

Markets shift back toward potential Fed rate cut this year with Iran ceasefire in place

Odds for a reduction jumped Wednesday morning, hitting about 43%, according to the CME Group.

CNBC - Business - 4 hours ago

Israel Launches Massive Strikes on Lebanon, Excluding Country from Ceasefire

Israel says the ceasefire agreement with Iran does not cover its operations against the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists of Lebanon.

Breitbart - World - 4 hours ago

US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire though some attacks continue

It was not clear if the sporadic attacks would be enough to scuttle the deal, which Vice President JD Vance called “fragile.”

Boston Globe - Politics - 4 hours ago

LT COL MAGINNIS (RET): Iran ceasefire calms the moment, but the real conflict is still brewing ahead

Trump calls the Iran ceasefire a victory, but the nuclear question remains unresolved and proxy conflicts from Lebanon to Iraq threaten the fragile truce.

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

US and Iran Agree to Hold Talks Even as Hormuz Stays Blocked -- Trump's announced ceasefire Tuesday night was a retreat from threats to unleash massive devastation on Iran, easing fears of...

Trump’s announced ceasefire Tuesday night was a retreat from threats to unleash massive devastation on Iran, easing fears of a protracted global energy crisis.

Military.com - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Alphabet, Nvidia, Microsoft lead tech rally after Trump-Iran ceasefire

President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire announcement provided some relief to Wall Street and tech stocks shared in the rally.

CNBC - Technology - 4 hours ago

Traders Place Large $950 Million Bet On Oil Price Falling Hours Ahead Of Ceasefire

Investors placed an approximately $950 million bet on oil prices falling just hours before the U.S. and Iran announced a ceasefire, the latest large wager on the direction of the world's most traded commodity.

Huffington Post - World - 4 hours ago

Markets exhale as US and Iran agree to a ceasefire

Richard Saperstein at Treasury Partners says the ceasefire remains 'fragile', despite market relief.

BBC News - Business - 4 hours ago

As U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire, what's actually in the deal — and will it last?

The temporary truce comes more than a month after America and Israel launched the war on Iran on Feb. 28, triggering a wider conflict in the region.

NBC News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold -- The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".

BBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Middle East ceasefire agreement: positive signs for global economy, energy supply

Doha: Global markets reacted quickly to the announced two week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with oil prices falling, gold and stock p...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 5 hours ago

How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire

Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

What impact could an Iran ceasefire have on energy prices?

The announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East has triggered an immediate drop in oil and natural gas prices, raising hopes for lower energy bills. However, consumers might not see the effects for several months, even though the oil industry has issued some optimistic forecasts.

Euronews - Business - 5 hours ago

Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault

US president says war in Lebanon is 'separate skirmish' as Israel kills dozens across the country after regional truce.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Dow soars 1,000 points, oil plunges below $95 as Trump announces two-week Iran cease-fire

US stock futures surged Wednesday morning as oil plunged near $90 after a two-week ceasefire with Iran narrowly avoided President Trump’s 8 p.m. ET bombing deadline, and included the reopening of...

New York Post - Business - 5 hours ago

Pakistan PM says US-Iran ceasefire violations reported, urges restraint

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that violations of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran 'have been reported' and pressed countries to respect the truce.

Manila Times - World - 5 hours ago

European stocks close higher after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal; travel stocks lead gains up 7%

European stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday following news of the U.S. and Iran's ceasefire deal.

CNBC - World - 5 hours ago

Socialist Spain Mocks Iran Ceasefire, Blames Trump for Having 'Set World on Fire'

The socialist government of Spain has ridiculed peace efforts from the U.S. in Iran, accusing Trump of having started the conflict.

Breitbart - Politics - 5 hours ago

Trump Iran ceasefire updates: Strait of Hormuz toll confusion remains

Iran is reportedly planning to demand that shipping firms pay tolls in cryptocurrency to let their oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - Politics - 5 hours ago

Oil plunges toward $90 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a cease-fire with Iran

The drops reversed some of the rise in oil prices since the start of the war more than five weeks ago that had effectively blocked passage through the strait that’s a crucial route for global supplies.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Pakistan PM thanks Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, China, and Egypt for 'extending invaluable and all out support towards reaching the ceasefire'

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, China and Egypt for supporting the ceasefire process. In a post...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 5 hours ago

Singapore welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges all parties to negotiate in good faith

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that Singapore further welcomes the commitment under the ceasefire to restoring shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

U.S., Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but much remains unclear and some attacks continue

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour deal that headed off U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to unleash a bombing campaign to destroy

The Columbian - US News - 6 hours ago

Iran ceasefire, Delta earnings and more: Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

CNBC - Technology - 6 hours ago

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning, says Iran ceasefire does not apply

BEIRUT — Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon’s health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate.

Manila Times - World - 6 hours ago

The Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally as oil plunges toward $90 following a ceasefire with Iran

Stock markets are surging worldwide, and oil prices are plunging back toward $90 per barrel after President Trump pulled back from his threat in the war with Iran.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Oil prices sink and stocks jump as the U.S. and Iran agree to ceasefire

Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and U.S. stock futures jumped after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Los Angeles Times - Business - 6 hours ago

Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump's Iran ceasefire

Israel's confrontation with its regional nemesis leaves Iran both standing and strategically stronger, analysts say.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Reform calls for 'every last drop' of oil and gas to be extracted in UK

Energy spokesperson Richard Tice made the call at a press conference in Aberdeen.

Evening Standard - Politics - 7 hours ago

Israel Strikes Central Beirut Without Warning After Saying Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply There

Israeli strikes have hit central Beirut without warning, causing panic.

Military.com - US News - 7 hours ago

Oil prices plunge toward $90 a barrel and US stocks surge 2.7% after US and Iran reach ceasefire

Oil prices plunge toward $90 a barrel and US stocks surge 2.7% after US and Iran reach ceasefire.

Bay to Bay News - US News - 7 hours ago

Here's where things stand after a tentative, 2-week Iran ceasefire took effect

The ceasefire reached Wednesday has raised hopes of halting hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States, but many issues remain unresolved. Reaching a permanent deal will be key to ending …

Bay to Bay News - World - 7 hours ago

U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparks market relief — but no clear path to lasting peace

The fragile ceasefire agreement is likely to face significant challenges, analysts told CNBC, citing a significant trust deficit on both sides.

CNBC - Business - 7 hours ago

Starmer arrives in Gulf for talks with allies after US-Iran ceasefire agreed

Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping as part of the deal.

Evening Standard - Politics - 7 hours ago

Trump Pulls Back, U.S. And Iran Agree To 2-Week Ceasefire

"This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!" Trump said.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Trump, Pentagon declare Iran ceasefire a 'historic' success

Even as U.S. officials highlighted the scale and speed of the campaign, questions remain about how durable the ceasefire will be and whether the competing claims emerging from Washington and Tehran can be reconciled.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

'Capitulation': Anger and surprise in Israel after US-Iran ceasefire

Politicians, commentators and analysts slam agreement as ‘complete failure’

Middle East Eye - World - 7 hours ago

US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire that will reopen Strait of Hormuz

Efforts to prolong a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran are underway. This, following a pledge to pause fighting and separate declarations of victory, after more than a month of hostilities. The truce came about an hour before US President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz or

Channel NewsAsia - World - 7 hours ago

In photos: Israel strikes central Beirut without warning after saying the Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there

Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut Wednesday afternoon without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 hours ago

Diesel tops 190p a litre but US-Iran ceasefire raises hopes of price stability

The average price of diesel was 190.6p on Wednesday morning, up 33.9% since February 28, the RAC said.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Pete Hegseth says "we'll be hanging around" after Iran ceasefire announcement -- Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."

Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."

CBS News - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

Controversy surrounding the movie "The Drama" -- (Spoilers ahead): The new film "The Drama," which stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is stirring controversy and even some criticism over a shocking admission made by Zendaya's character. Nigel Smith, a senior news editor with People, breaks down the big reveal and if he thinks the backlash is warranted. -- Apr 7

(Spoilers ahead): The new film "The Drama," which stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is stirring controversy and even some criticism over a shocking admission made by Zendaya's character. Nigel Smith, a senior news editor with People, breaks down the big reveal and if he thinks the backlash is warranted.

CBS News - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

Use Iran ceasefire to offer cost-of-living support, Flynn tells Starmer

The SNP’s Westminster leader was speaking hours after a deal was struck between the US and Iran.

Evening Standard - Politics - 8 hours ago

Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down? -- UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

BBC News - Business - 8 hours ago

Cabinet welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, chaired Wednesday the regular Cab...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Multiple Israeli airstrikes hit central Beirut hours after US and Iran announce ceasefire

Multiple Israeli airstrikes hit central Beirut hours after US and Iran announce ceasefire.

Bay to Bay News - World - 9 hours ago

Is Strait Of Hormuz Open Now? Strait Of Hormuz Partially Reopens Under Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint that carries roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, is no longer fully closed but remains heavily restricted as a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect Tuesday, allowing selective "safe passage" for

International Business Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Watch: When will fuel prices go down? -- The BBC's Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire.

The BBC's Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire.

BBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.

Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

BBC News - Business - 9 hours ago

After Iran ceasefire, US military role in Hormuz remains uncertain

A ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran was reached Tuesday, raising questions about the U.S. military’s role in the vital shipping corridor.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Keir Starmer welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister said: ‘I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region.’

Evening Standard - Politics - 9 hours ago

Vance calls Iran ceasefire a "fragile truce," says some inside Iran are "lying" -- Vice President JD Vance made the remarks in Hungary, where he is supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban Tuesday ahead of Orban's reelection bid.

Vice President JD Vance made the remarks in Hungary, where he is supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Tuesday ahead of Orbán's reelection bid.

CBS News - World - 9 hours ago

Canada's oil patch ripe for deals once turmoil blows over, Deloitte says

‘People are starting to really come to the recognition that Canada is very investable right now,’ partner Andrew Botterill says

The Globe and Mail - Business - 9 hours ago

Some Iranians ask 'why' after Trump's ceasefire

Some Iranians have cast doubt over the purpose of a ceasefire with the United States and Israel after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had agreed to a two-week halt in fighting with Iran.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

U.S. and Iran reach ceasefire deal, launching 2-week diplomatic push -- President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire that was contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire that was contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

CBS News - World - 10 hours ago

Shipping giant warns return to normal will take six to eight weeks, if ceasefire holds

Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd voiced cautious optimism on Wednesday on the prospect of resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after a two-week ceasefi...

Independent.ie - Business - 10 hours ago

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, reschedules economic forum

Doha, Qatar: The United States and Iran agreed to a two week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th hour bid to avert all out destruction threatened by both...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Economists Issue Warning Over Iran Ceasefire

Even if the ceasefire holds and delivers a longer-lasting peace, some warn that the U.S. economic fallout could endure.

Newsweek - US News - 10 hours ago

Is Lebanon part of the Iran war ceasefire?

Iran and Pakistan say Lebanon is included, as Israel denies and continues strikes

Middle East Eye - World - 11 hours ago

Global Markets Rally on Ceasefire News as Oil Slumps 16% Below $100

Global markets rallied this morning following news of a proposed two-week ceasefire, offering a temporary reprieve for investors amid heightened geopoli

Albawaba - Business - 11 hours ago

UK PM Keir Starmer heads to Middle East after US-Iran ceasefire deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to the Middle East to meet with leaders of Gulf countries after the US-Iran ceasefire deal. Following the much-awaited ceasefire deal brokered by Pakistan,...

International The News - World - 11 hours ago

Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire as Iran says it will allow passage through Strait of Hormuz -- News

U.S. ‌President ​Donald Trump said ​early Tuesday evening that he ​has ⁠agreed "to ⁠suspend ‌the bombing ⁠and attack on ‌Iran for a ​period ⁠of ⁠two ⁠weeks" subject to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

CBC News - World - 11 hours ago

Public transport groups demand oil price rollback to pre-crisis levels, govt subsidy

MANILA, Philippines — Public transport groups demanded a price rollback of fuel prices to pre-crisis levels and for the government to subsidize the rest.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

European gas prices open down 20 pct on ceasefire - European natural gas prices plunged 20 percent in the wake of a two-week Iran-U.S. ceasefire.

European natural gas prices plunged 20 percent at the start of trading Wednesday in the wake of a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 12 hours ago

Snap Insight: US-Iran ceasefire – Trump blinked first but Tehran must be careful not to gloat

There is no indication that the gap between US and Iranian demands to end the war has narrowed, says James M Dorsey of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 12 hours ago

Wall Street future rises as ceasefire eases Middle East tensions

Wall Street futures skyrocketed early Wednesday morning following a high-stakes announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The agreement has temporarily pulled the...

International The News - Business - 12 hours ago

ASX soars in $80 billion rally as investors cheer ceasefire

Markets around the region rose sharply on Wednesday and the Australian dollar strengthened above US70¢, as investors welcomed the prospect of lower oil prices.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 13 hours ago

Iran ceasefire deal gives Trump a way out of war - but at a high cost

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

BBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Trump claims 'complete victory' in Sky News call after US and Iran agree ceasefire

Donald Trump has announced an 11th-hour ceasefire after he warned a "whole civilisation will die" if Iran did not agree to a deal. The US and Iran say negotiations to end the war will take place during the two-week pause and the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. Follow the latest.

Sky News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire and reopening of Hormuz

US president says 'double-sided ceasefire' tied to Hormuz reopening as more US-Iran talks set to begin in Islamabad

Middle East Eye - US News - 13 hours ago

Major 10 points in the US-Iran ceasefire deal

ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week truce and a ceasefire with Iran, indicating that "great progress" had been made toward reach

Albawaba - World - 14 hours ago

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

While oil and gas supply issues are set to remain, for now, the stock market reaction has been massive.

Sky News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

'Huge sense of relief' in the Gulf following ceasefire

Sally Lockwood reports from Dubai on the latest reaction from the Gulf following the US president's decision to pause attacks on Iran for two weeks.

Sky News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Starmer travels to the Middle East to discuss efforts to support agreed ceasefire

Reform leader Nigel Farage has criticised the latest rhetoric from the White House. Meanwhile, a six-day doctors' strike has begun. And the government has announced plans to cap interest rates on some student loans.

Sky News - Politics - 14 hours ago

US politicians react to Trump's Iran ceasefire with caution, relief

Democrats welcome the truce and call for accountability, as Republican hawks voice scepticism about talks with Tehran.

Aljazeera - US News - 15 hours ago

Iran ceasefire: Victory or humiliation for the US?

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Sky News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Oilers vs Mammoth: Keller scores in overtime as Utah completes comeback win over Edmonton

The Utah Mammoth completed a dramatic comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime, according to NHL. Clayton Keller scored the winning goal just 33 seconds into overtime on the power...

International The News - Sports - 15 hours ago

Trump backs ceasefire as the 10-point peace plan comes into play, but key details still missing

The White House may have declared victory in the war, which has lasted for 38 days. And there are already signs that the truce could be shaky,

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 15 hours ago

As it happened: US, Israel and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire

Iran says talks with the US will begin on Friday (Apr 10) in Pakistan's capital Islamabad.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 15 hours ago

Oil prices plummet and stocks surge after Trump suspends Iran attacks

US president’s decision contingent on Tehran agreeing to two-week ceasefire and reopening Strait of Hormuz

Independent UK - Business - 15 hours ago

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran -- Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC's Caroline Davies

Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

BBC News - World - 16 hours ago

The Latest: Trump pulls back on threats as US, Israel and Iran reach a 2-week ceasefire deal

Iran, the United States, and Israel have reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire. Tehran says it will negotiate with the U.S. in Islamabad starting Friday. Trump initially said Iran proposed a …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

World Business -- Oil prices nudge higher amid caution ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

The price of oil moved higher on Tuesday amid caution from investors ahead of Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, the United States and Israel reached a tentative, two-week ceasefire Wednesday in the war that tore across the Middle East and disrupted the global energy market, with …

Bay to Bay News - World - 16 hours ago

Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon'

Israeli prime minister welcomes US decision to suspend attacks on Iran, but says the truce does not apply to Lebanon.

Aljazeera - US News - 17 hours ago

Gulf countries scramble to intercept missiles hours into U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

Many Middle Eastern countries continued to report incoming ballistic missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, within hours after the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire.

CNBC - US News - 18 hours ago

Why Trump may have changed the world's oil markets forever

Timely access to flows of oil is being prioritised over price and the US is benefiting.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 19 hours ago

Trump announces 'double-sided' ceasefire as Iran gives two-week Hormuz passage pledge

Trump announced the ceasefire on Truth Social, backing down from his own deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

SBS - World - 20 hours ago

Trump announces 2-week Iran ceasefire after he'd warned 'a whole civilization will die tonight'

The earlier threat, some of Trump's most extreme rhetoric since the Iran war started, sparked a wave of Democratic denunciations and mostly silence from top Republicans.

NBC News - Politics - 21 hours ago

Trump, Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire

President Donald Trump and the Islamic Republic of Iran both announced on Tuesday evening that they have agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Iran Responds to Donald Trump's Ceasefire Offer

Iran signals conditional acceptance of a two‑week ceasefire, saying it will halt operations if attacks stop and Hormuz reopens.

Newsweek - World - 21 hours ago

Trump announces 2-week ceasefire with Iran, backing down from devastation threat

President Donald Trump’s 11th-hour decision comes after he escalated his threats to destroy the Iran’s infrastructure and talks appeared to stall.

Stars and Stripes - World - 21 hours ago

Trump: U.S. suspending bombing for 2 weeks in Iranian 'ceasefire'

President Donald Trump has revealed that, following conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, he will suspend the bombing and attack plans regarding Iran for at least two weeks.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Donald Trump Announces Iran War Ceasefire: What to Know

Trump announces a two-week ceasefire with Iran, citing talks and progress toward a broader peace deal in the Middle East.

Newsweek - US News - 22 hours ago

Oil prices waver and US stocks fall ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 197 points, or 0.4 percent, as of 1:03 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.5 percent lower.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

'A whole civilisation will die': Trump threatens Iran once more as oil deadline looms

Iran has rejected Trump's demands and threatened to retaliate against infrastructure belonging to US allies in the Gulf.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Oil little changed after Trump makes ominous threat against Iran

Oil prices rose after President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's civilization if his 8 p.m. ET deadline is not met.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

U.S.-Iran Talks Show Slim Progress But Trump's Ceasefire Deadline Still Looks Unlikely: Report

Negotiations between the United States and Iran showed signs of movement, but a ceasefire deal before President Donald Trump's deadline still appeared unlikely, according to a new report.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Dow falls 180 points, oil jumps as Trump's Iran bombing deadline quickly approaches

US stocks fell Tuesday morning and oil prices rose as President Trump’s 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz quickly neared – and investors feared a deal would not be...

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

Oil briefly hits $117 as Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline approaches

The average price per gallon of retail gasoline was $4.14 Tuesday. Diesel fuel was $5.64, nearing its 2022 all-time high of $5.82 per gallon.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Oil prices nudge higher amid caution ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

The FTSE 100 opened a touch higher but quickly swung into the red on Tuesday morning.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Reports: Explosions Heard at Kharg Island, Iran's Critical Oil Export Site

Multiple news outlets reported on Tuesday that explosions were heard at Kharg Island, a Persian Gulf site that Iran uses for its oil exports.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Venezuela's Economy Gains Speed After U.S. Intervention But Oil Alone May Not Secure Recovery, Analyst Claims

The economy of Venezuela is accelerating in the wake of former President Nicolás Maduro's capture by the U.S., with economists now projecting a stronger-than-expected expansion in 2026.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Oil, Gas Crisis 'More Serious Than 1973, 1979, 2022 Together,' IEA Chief Says

Fatih Birol said he was ’very pessemistic' about the situation facing the global economy due to the continued blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline -- The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Oil prices surge as Trump's Iran deadline looms

The US President Donald Trump has set a deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route, causing global oil prices to become highly volatile. Global benchmark crude rose 1.4%...

International The News - Business - 1 day ago

Trump calls Iran ceasefire idea 'not good enough' before Hormuz Strait deadline

The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the war, is reportedly being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Broken toilet, no showers and farts: Here is everything the Artemis II crew is dealing with

As the Artemis II mission proceeds on its path Monday to breaking the record for a lunar flyby, certain questions about the journey have caught the eye of some observers.

CTV News - Science - 2 days ago

Congressional report details how China buys sanctioned oil from Iran, Russia and Venezuela

A House committee report found China used a shadow fleet to buy sanctioned oil from Iran, Russia and Venezuela, stockpiling a massive strategic reserve.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Ukrainian drones target key US-linked oil hub in Russia – Defense Ministry

Kiev’s UAVs have hit oil infrastructure in the port of Novorossiysk operated by the internationally-owned Caspian Pipeline Consortium, the Russian Defense Ministry has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

U.S., Iran study ceasefire plan as Trump's 'hell' warning nears deadline

The United States and Iran on Monday were weighing the framework of a plan to end their five-week conflict, even as Tehran pushed back against pressure.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Climate Change -- NASA's Artemis II nears the moon, oil trumps endangered species, snowpack plummets

An update on NASA’s historic moon mission, alarm over the low snowpack in the western U.S. and a move that could endanger wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico

Scientific American - Environment - 2 days ago

NASA's Artemis II nears the moon, oil trumps endangered species, snowpack plummets

An update on NASA’s historic moon mission, alarm over the low snowpack in the western U.S. and a move that could endanger wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico

Scientific American - Top Stories - 2 days ago

OPEC+ to hike crude output: Will it make a difference to oil prices?

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has agreed ‌to increase its crude output as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews - Business - 2 days ago

Oil pares gains as shares rise in Tokyo, Seoul

Tokyo: Oil prices pared gains Monday after a spike following fresh threats in the war in the Middle East, while Tokyo and Seoul shares closed higher....

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 2 days ago

Oil prices turn volatile after Trump's fiery warning to Iran

Oil prices fluctuated sharply in early Monday trading across Asia following a series of aggressive threats from Donald Trump on social media posts. The US President warned to destroy Iran’s...

International The News - Business - 2 days ago

Oil Prices Breach $111 as Trump's Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Nears

The United States military may target Iran’s power plants and bridges this week if Tehran does not open up the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. president has warned.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

OPEC+ Agrees to Increase Oil Production When Hormuz Strait Reopens

The decision to increase production by 206,000 barrels per day is equivalent to less than 2 percent of the oil supply affected by closure of the Hormuz Strait.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

To secure a ceasefire with Iran, the US must abandon ideological war

Ending the war will require Washington to distance itself from Israel’s influence and the Christian-Zionist ideology driving its policy, and restore geopolitical rationality

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 3 days ago

NASA Artemis II astronauts fix toilet glitch again midway to Moon

More than halfway to the Moon, astronauts aboard NASA Artemis II faced an unexpected challenge when a toilet malfunction disrupted their otherwise smooth journey. The crew, who were travelling in...

International The News - Technology - 3 days ago

In Charts: US Does Not Rely on Strait of Hormuz Oil, but Impact Still Hits Pump Prices

Asia’s reliance on Gulf oil through the vital waterway is battering the global market.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded'

There are calls for more drilling to take place as the UK deals with the energy price shock from the Middle East war. The UK government has not ruled out approving the field.

Sky News - Politics - 5 days ago

US Crude Oil Production Sets New Record in 2025

The output increase came despite lower rig counts and fewer wells being drilled.

Epoch Times - Business - 5 days ago

NASA's Artemis II mission sends astronauts-and an upgraded space toilet-around the moon

Artemis II blasts off on a high‑stakes lunar flyby, marking NASA’s first crewed mission to the moon in decades

Scientific American - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Oil prices up after Trump warns U.S. to hit Iran 'extremely hard' in weeks ahead -- Purvi Agarwal

Oil prices surged on Thursday and equities markets around the world were mixed in volatile trade as traders weighed conflicting developments and remarks related to the Iran ‌war.

CBC News - Business - 5 days ago

U.S. oil has its biggest one-day price increase in six years, driving up the cost of gas

Stocks swung sharply as investors wrestled with mixed headlines. The nationwide average price of unleaded gas hit $4.08, while diesel fuel jumped to $5.51.

NBC News - Business - 5 days ago

Artemis II Wipes Away Mortifying Toilet Issues Hours After Historic Moon Launch

The hygiene bay is "the one place that we can go during the mission where we can actually feel like we're alone for a moment," said astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

Huffington Post - Science - 6 days ago

Artemis II Now Flush with Success After Mid-Space Toilet Problem Solved

The moon-bound Artemis II mission crew contacted their NASA controllers soon after launch Wednesday and reported a problem; their (ahem) onboard toilet would not work.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Oil Surges as Trump Signals Intensified Iran Strikes

Crude jumped to multi-week highs after Trump threatened Iran war escalation, unsettling markets and raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions.

Epoch Times - Business - 6 days ago

Exclusive: Greek ships secretly supplying Israel with oil and military cargo

Shadow ships are turning off their signals and filing false destinations to supply Israel via Turkey

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 days ago

FTSE 100 Live: Oil price surges on Trump speech, index holds firm

Stock markets are lower and oil prices higher after President Trump’s address on the Iran war broke little new ground.

Evening Standard - Business - 6 days ago

Trump's threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard' jolts global stocks, bonds and oil

Investor sentiment quickly soured as Trump's speech went on, with Asian markets and U.S. bonds dipping.

CNBC - World - 6 days ago

Oil spikes and shares drop following Trump Iran address: Here's why

US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime televised speech about the ongoing conflict happening in Iran on Wednesday. The situation remains volatile, resulting in instability. The prices of...

International The News - Business - 6 days ago

Oil prices rise after Trump speech | Analysis

Sky's Wilfred Frost unpicks the latest developments in the oil price following US President Donald Trump's address to the nation.

Sky News - Business - 6 days ago

Which consumer services are adding a fuel surcharge (or not) as oil prices rise? -- Jenna Benchetrit

As the war in the Middle East continues, crude oil prices are hovering well above the $100 US mark — a pressure that is starting to weigh on consumer-facing, fuel-guzzling businesses like airlines, shipping couriers and rideshare companies.

CBC News - Business - 6 days ago

Canada's economy saw slight growth in January with gains in mining, oil and gas -- Jenna Benchetrit -- News

Canada's economy saw slight growth in January, as gains in goods-producing industries like mining offset a slowdown in manufacturing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.

CBC News - Business - 7 days ago

Donald Trump claims Iran has asked for ceasefire

The US President said forces will be ‘blasting Iran into oblivion’ until the vital shipping lane is reopened

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

Oil Falls, Stocks Jump on Renewed Hopes of Iran War Ending

Markets rallied after Trump said the United States could leave Iran within weeks, easing fears of a prolonged conflict and supply disruptions.

Epoch Times - Business - 7 days ago

Space Exploration -- Artemis II's toilet is a moon mission milestone

On their voyages to the moon, NASA’s astronauts are finally getting some creature comforts of terrestrial toilets—such as having a door and being able to pee and poop simultaneously

Scientific American - Environment - 7 days ago

Trump administration launches new bid to attract U.S. oil companies to Venezuela — but finding few takers -- Kyle Bakx -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Calgary

President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela’s energy sector, nearly three months after the toppling of former president Nicolás Maduro, as the country is said to have the largest crude oil reserves in the world.

CBC News - Business - 7 days ago

Prof Stuart Cole: 'Bus services, trains, petrol stations and so much more will be hit by the oil crisis'

"A major bus operator in South Wales purchased diesel in bulk this week at £1.49ppl; up from £1.30ppl"

WalesOnline - Business - 7 days ago

Connor Ingram delivers standout performance as Oilers secure fourth straight win over Kraken

Goaltender Connor Ingram delivered a standout performance as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Tuesday. Ingram marked his 29th birthday with a 27-save shutout, his second of the...

International The News - Sports - 7 days ago

Australia responds to Donald Trump's 'get your own oil' tirade

The United Kingdom and France were singled out by the US president for not joining the war in the Middle East.

SBS - Politics - 7 days ago

US exempts Gulf of Mexico oil drillers from endangered species protections

The Trump administration says protections would diminish US energy competitiveness amid the ongoing war on Iran.

Aljazeera - Environment - 7 days ago

Trump tells Britain 'go get your own oil' in new attack over Iran war

Donald Trump has blasted Britain for refusing to help in the ‘decapitation of Iran’ as rising oil and gas prices hit UK consumers

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

Oil Breaches $115 After Iran Warns Against US Ground Invasion

The possibility of a U.S. ground invasion in Iran has further shaken investor confidence.

Epoch Times - Business - 9 days ago

Why Iran war should make you as afraid of petrochemicals as oil prices

Worried about consumer inflation to come from Strait of Hormuz closure? The economy has one word for you other than oil: plastics.

CNBC - World - 9 days ago

Badenoch's North Sea oil drilling proposal branded 'dangerous fantasy'

Tory leader’s plans branded ‘a dangerous fantasy’ by campaigners

Independent UK - Politics - 10 days ago

Markets see Fed's next move as potential hike as oil prices, inflation fears rise

Traders in the futures market shifted the probability of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52% on Friday morning.

CNBC - Business - 11 days ago

Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in 'active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Authorities say the oil is seeping from three sources, including a vessel that has not yet been identified.

Aljazeera - Environment - 12 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint

It is the single point of failure of globalised production.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 12 days ago

How Secure Is California's Fuel Supply Amid Global Oil Disruption?

California produces only 25 percent of the crude oil it consumes and has no pipelines bringing refined fuel into the state. When global fuel supply tighten...

Epoch Times - US News - 13 days ago

Russian oil at premium over Middle East war – Bloomberg

Indian refiners have booked around 60 million barrels of Russian oil at $5-15 above Brent price as the Strait of Hormuz disruption tightens Middle East supplies

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

IEA Chief says ready to release more oil reserves if needed

Tokyo: Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol said on Wednesday the Agency is ready to release additional oil reserve...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Compost, pH balance boost soil health, plant growth

We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that dream come...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 14 days ago

How Cuba is struggling under the U.S. oil blockade

Cubans fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government.

Los Angeles Times - World - 16 days ago

European stocks finish lower as oil rises and investors bet on rate hikes

Shares listed in Europe opened in the green before falling as the oil price climbed above $110 per barrel.

CNBC - World - 19 days ago

Gulf oil sector contributes about $561bn to regional economy in 2024

MUSCAT: The oil sector in the Gulf contributed about $561.2 billion to the region s economy in 2024, accounting for 24% of gross domestic product at c...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 19 days ago

Cuba restores power and vows 'unyielding resistance' to U.S. oil blockade

The communist-run island nation is thought to be facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union amid a U.S. oil blockade.

CNBC - World - 20 days ago

European stocks close higher as oil prices spike back above $100

European stocks are expected to open broadly flat on Tuesday as global markets keep a close eye on volatile oil prices.

CNBC - World - 22 days ago

Cryptocurrency in the Arab World: Strategy, Power, and the Post-Oil Economy

Dr. Gil FeilerOver the past few years, the cryptocurrency sector in the Arab world has evolved from a marginal financial curiosity into a strategic comp

Albawaba - Business - 22 days ago

US Fed confronts stagflation risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and clouds rate path -- 3 min read

Surging crude prices, slowing growth, and mixed jobs data leave the U.S. Federal Reserve balancing inflation risks against a weakening economy

First Post - Top Stories - 22 days ago

Oil prices: Why traders are getting nervous about Iran's $200 warning

Analysts told CNBC that the prospect of oil prices soaring to $200 per barrel shouldn’t be ruled out as the Iran war drags on.

CNBC - World - 22 days ago

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so

Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices.

CNBC - Business - 23 days ago

European markets regain footing as oil prices remain in focus

European stocks pared some early losses on Monday morning as the ongoing unrest in the Middle East and elevated global oil prices weighs on investor sentiment.

CNBC - World - 23 days ago

UAE's Fujairah oil trading hub targeted by a drone attack, causing large fire

It comes after a separate drone strike at Fujairah on Saturday, underlining the vulnerability of the UAE's only export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - World - 23 days ago

How the Iran oil shock differs from 1970s stagflation

Some investors are drawing comparisons with the 1970s to interpret where markets are headed in 2026, but there are several key differences to note this time around.

CNBC - Business - 23 days ago

F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Middle East turmoil

Paris, France: FormulaOne races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport s governing body...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 24 days ago

US eases Russian oil restrictions amid Iran crisis

The US issued a 30-day sanctions waiver on Russian oil and petroleum products currently at sea as prices surge amid the Iran war

Russia Today - Business - 26 days ago

Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway

Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

CNBC - Business - 28 days ago

Oil price surges to highest since 2023

Crude oil prices hit a two-and-a-half year high on Friday amid supply disruptions in the Middle East due to the US-Israeli war against Iran

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

'Toilet wars': US naval crews face plumbing chaos en route to Middle East

Sailors speak of burnout and sewage problems, while social media users joke that blocked toilets could stall US plans against Iran

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Oil prices rise on US inflation optimism despite OPEC supply concern

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled marginally higher on Friday after data showed an overall slowdown in US inflation, helping offset supply concerns as O...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 month ago

Long main resource for Russia, oil revenues now begin to dwindle

Oil and gas exports have so far kept Russia's finances afloat even as its war with Ukraine continues to rage on. But as the fourth anniversary of the...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Frisky business -- Menopause can send sex drives down the toilet — this treatment's helping women get their groove back

A growing number of women are turning to testosterone treatments to ease their menopause symptoms — and save their sex lives. The Post spoke to two women who lost their libidos but got them back.

New York Post - Health - 3 months ago

Wave of harassment and abuse allegations roils Turkey's arts and culture scene

Among the men are photographers, musicians, actors, comedians, critics, and publishers. In response, several platforms and collaborators have cut ties with accused individuals.

Global Voices - World - 7 months ago

Trump Says America's Oil Industry Is Cleaner Than Other Countries'. New Data Shows Massive Emissions From Texas Wells.

The oil industry touts Texas as a success story in controlling climate-warming methane emissions. The state’s regulator, however, grants nearly every request to burn or vent gas into the atmosphere.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden's last day in office

Gaza’s ceasefire brings temporary relief after wide accusations of genocide against Israel, raising urgent questions of justice, rebuilding, and future peace prospects.

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago

Coastal villages struggle to recover after oil spill disaster near Philippine capital

"Toxic oil spills in our oceans are like fires in our forests, leaving a path of destruction that brings decades of negative impacts."

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago