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Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War
The S&P 500 notched five weeks of gains for the first time in roughly 18 months. In April, it rose more than 10 percent, its best month since November 2020.…
Iran, US Peace Talks Still Stuck In Mud, Trump Says
'They’re asking for things that I can’t agree to'…
At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Israel's strikes continue, with more than 2,600 killed since March 2, despite an ongoing ceasefire.…
Palestinian football boss refuses Israeli handshake at FIFA event
Palestine’s FA President, Jibril Rajoub, explained his refusal to shake hands with Israeli FA representative.…
Scott Jennings snaps at left-wing commentator, says to get 'f---ing hand out of my face'
Scott Jennings told Adam Mockler to get his hand out of his face during a heated "CNN NewsNight" exchange over U.S. foreign policy strategy in the Middle East.…
US-Iran war: Trump tells Congress hostilities ‘terminated’, sidesteps war powers deadline
US News: US President Donald Trump has told Congress that hostilities with Iran have “terminated”, even as American forces remain deployed in the region and te.…
Trump repeats that he is 'not happy' with Iran as deadline to seek approval for war looms
President Trump said on Friday that said a deal has been hard to reach in part because Iranian leadership was "very confused".…
Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress
Both men were called to the stand by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who put his hand on the Palestinian FA chief's arm and, with a gesture, invited him to come closer to the Isra…
Trump says Iran asking for things he ‘can’t agree to’ in latest proposal
Trump says the Iranian offer sent via Pakistan contains terms he's not satisfied with.…
A shift in the Middle East has implications for countries like Australia
Donald Trump's earlier signalling that he will neither walk away from the war declaring a victory, or escalate it but will try to starve the Iranians out, all suggests there is no …
This man negotiated the last Iran deal. He reveals the ‘secret sauce’ needed now
Retired US diplomat Alan Eyre gives an inside view of negotiating with the Iranians, where he thinks Trump has it wrong and whether a deal remains salvageable.…
AWS stops billing Middle East cloud customers as repairs to war damage drag on
AWS stops billing Middle East cloud customers as repairs to war damage drag on.…
Trump rejects Iran peace proposal and says negotiators ‘don’t know who their leaders are’
President Donald Trump is “not happy” with the latest peace proposal from Iranian negotiators, complaining that the country’s leadership is “disjointed” and “very argumentative wit…
US President Donald Trump says 'not satisfied' with new peace proposal from Iran
Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war.…
May Day protests across Europe and Asia turn into anti-American, anti-Israel political battlegrounds
May Day demonstrations across multiple continents escalated into clashes as traditional labor protests increasingly became vehicles for anti-war and anti-Israel political movements…
Trump Sours on Potential Iran Deal, Warns It May Never Happen
Trump signals doubt about Iran agreement as frustration with war rises, saying he won’t accept deal that doesn’t meet his terms.…
Trump and Netanyahu’s wars in the Middle East have elevated threat to British Jews, MI5 warns
Met Police chief Mark Rowley warned he was ‘very concerned’ about the force’s ability to sustain the uptick in policing in Jewish communities…
Iran ramps up diplomatic outreach amid US meeting prospects
Iran ramps up diplomatic outreach amid US meeting prospects. US-Iran meeting by June 30 at 5.5% YES, by December 31 at 13.5% YES, leadership change by December…
Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concerns, Powell highlights Middle East risks
Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concerns. Rate cut by June 2026 at 4.5% YES.…
Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support
WASHINGTON, May 1 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters he had spoken with Iraqi prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday, and voiced strong support for h…
Exxon CEO: Middle East oil production could resume quickly after Hormuz reopening
The Real Reason Iran Hasn’t Struck a Deal
The standoff isn’t about hard-liners blocking pragmatists inside Iran, but about both sides believing that they have won the war.…
Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount - Reuters
Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount Reuters…
ExxonMobil Q1 2026 slides: earnings beat amid Middle East disruptions
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier leaves Middle East
There are about 20 remaining US Navy ships in the Middle East, including two carriers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Canada’s manufacturing sector expands as Iran war drives stockpiling and supply concerns
Expansion appears to hinge on ‘worry rather than any meaningful or permanent uplift in demand,’ S&P economist warns…
IDF shifts focus to Iranian nuclear threat as ballistic missiles, regime change fall by the wayside
All IDF officers are careful to state that the military never promised regime change, and at most the opportunity to improve conditions for such a change.…
No, Iran Is Not Winning, and Yes, There Is a Strategy
From the first days of Operation Epic Fury, critics have howled that Trump is losing the war, empowering Iran's extremists, and has no strategy for victory.…
How Democrats Can Have a Better Conversation About Israel
It starts with asking better questions.…
Trump Threatens to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Italy and Spain as Europe Rift Widens
“Why shouldn't I? Italy has not been of any help to us and Spain has been horrible," said the President.…
Iran’s Leaders Mostly Want a Deal
Sure, there’s “infighting,” but not along the lines many assume.…
🔴 Middle East war live: Iran has sent its latest proposal to US via Pakistani mediators
Gold Slides 1% As Concerns Rise Of Prolonged Middle East Conflict; Can Bulls Hold The Line At $4,500?
Global X Emerging Markets Great Consumer ETF Q1 2026 Commentary
Emerging Markets equities showed resilience during a volatile quarter, highlighting the potential benefits of diversification and creating a potential entry point into internationa…
Global X Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF Q1 2026 Commentary
Emerging Market ex-China equities delivered positive returns over a volatile quarter, supported by commodity strength and relatively attractive valuations. Read more here.…
Iran using ceasefire to recover buried weapons and the record DHS shutdown finally ends: Morning Rundown
Plus, Steve Kornacki previews the biggest storylines and best bets of the Kentucky Derby.…
Stalemate with Iran puts Trump's second term to the test
President Trump's stalemate in Iran spells trouble for the rest of his second term.…
Iran judiciary chief says Tehran open to US talks but against policy ‘imposition’
Iran's judiciary chief said Tehran would not “back down” in negotiations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
UAE cautions against trusting Iran on Hormuz, efforts to end war at an impasse
Tehran has activated air defences as Trump weighs new military strikes…
Most Gaza flotilla activists to disembark in Greece, Israel to bring two in for questioning
However two of the activists, Saif Abu Keshek, suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization and Thiago Ávila, suspected of illegal activity, will be brought to Israel for…
Khamenei vows to protect nuclear program, warns US over Gulf presence in written statement
Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.…
Big Tech is moving data out of the Gulf through Iraqi oil pipelines
U.S. hyperscalers secure "dark fiber" capacity along Iraqi land route to reduce latency and provide a backup to vulnerable subsea cables.…
The 60-day War Powers deadline is up on Friday. What could happen next?
As Trump continues to keep a military presence in the Middle East, the 60-day deadline for the administration to seek congressional authorization is up on Friday.…
ECB holds rates amid Middle East tensions, inflation concerns persist
ECB holds rates at 2% amid inflation concerns from Middle East tensions. Rate cut by April 2026 at 0% YES.…
UK house prices jump despite impact of Middle East conflict
Rise of 3% in April, the fastest annual pace in 11 months, leaves typical property worth £278,880, says Nationwide Business live – latest updates House price growth in the UK has s…
How Iran's Other Army Is Fighting the War
"The scope of the Artesh’s participation in this war has greatly expanded," analyst Shahryar Pasandieh told Newsweek.…
Could a prolonged conflict between the US and Iran threaten another vital link?
While countries grapple with the perils of a continuing oil shock, essential internet cables are also at risk.…
Middle East conflict drives oil price forecast to hit $90 by June
Middle East conflict drives oil price forecasts up. Oil hitting $90 by June at 100% YES.…
Meso Bites
Introducing Iraqi cuisine to Melbourne’s CBD.…
ECB’s Muller signals potential rate hike amid Middle East energy pressures
ECB's Muller hints at possible rate hike due to energy pressures. No change in rates by April 2026 at 100% YES; Bitcoin above $68K by May 2 at 99.8% YES.…
Iran war: What’s happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks
Iran’s president calls the US siege 'intolerable' as Donald Trump says war may resume.…
Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount
Huntsman: Q1 Is Further Evidence The Bottom Is In
Huntsman (HUN) stock remains a buy: improving margins, cost cuts, and tighter supply support recovery. Read here for more details.…
US withdraws aircraft carrier from Middle East, signaling de-escalation with Iran
US withdraws aircraft carrier from the Middle East, signaling de-escalation. US forces entering Iran before 2027 at 4% YES.…
Iran ‘dying to make a deal’, US war costs soar: here’s what happened overnight
US President Donald Trump says only a few people know the status of talks with Tehran as war enters its third month.…
ECB holds rates amid Iran conflict, oil prices may hit $150 in May
ECB holds rates at 2% amid Iran conflict, raising oil price concerns. Oil at $150 in May priced at 99.9% YES.…
Qantas, Jetstar extend cuts to domestic, NZ flights as fuel crisis bites
But the airline is adding flights between Australia and Europe as the global industry grapples with fuel price shock.…
Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington
Iraq’s dominant parliamentary bloc — a coalition of Shiite parties allied with Iran — on Monday nominated Ali al-Zaidi to be the country’s prime minister after weeks of internal de…
US cutting firepower near Iran? Supercarrier USS Gerald R Ford set to exit Middle East
International News: The USS Gerald R Ford is set to depart the Middle East in the coming days, reducing American military presence in the region as tensions with Iran per.…
Markets are underpricing the risk of Middle East pullback in AI, says tech investor Jack Selby
Middle East investors account for roughly a quarter of global AI investments over the next 5 years, said Jack Selby, managing director of Thiel Capital.…