After markets rattle, Trump once again punts on following through with threat on Iran power plants - AP News

After markets rattle, Trump once again punts on following through with threat on Iran power plants  AP News

Instant View: Nasdaq confirms correction as U.S. stock retreat gathers steam - Reuters

Instant View: Nasdaq confirms correction as U.S. stock retreat gathers steam  Reuters

Beyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure

The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

Oil Drops as Trump Pushes Back Timeline for Iran Energy Strikes - Bloomberg.com

Oil Drops as Trump Pushes Back Timeline for Iran Energy Strikes  Bloomberg.com

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday

For a second time, President Trump extended the deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

By Eve Sampson

Oil price volatile as traders assess trajectory of Iran talks

Donald Trump delays possible attack on Iranian regime’s energy plants until April 6 after bruising day on Wall Street

Trump news at a glance: president tries to stop chaos at airports

Donald Trump said he will take executive action to pay 50,000 airport security workers as a deal stalled in Congress to address staff shortages – key US politics stories from 26 March 2026 Donald Trump said on Thursday he will take executive action to pay 50,000 airport security workers as a deal stalled in Congress to address staff shortages that have snarled travel around the country. The US president said he was instructing the Homeland Security Department “to immediately pay our TSA Agent...

By Guardian staff

Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

It's an extraordinary move that came as senators were reviewing a "last and final" offer to end the funding impasse that has jammed airports and disrupted travel, just as TSA workers faced another missed paycheck Friday.

By The Associated Press

Analysts say Trump doesn’t understand Iran reality has changed

Watch this discussion between Ross Harrison and Hassan Ahmadian on US strategy regarding Iran.

Trump says Iranian protesters being ‘shot by snipers,’ voices support for people under regime

President tells "The Five" the Iranian regime uses snipers to suppress protests, drawing a distinction between Iran's leadership and its people amid Operation Epic Fury.

Many of Trump’s remaining options in Iran risk heavy casualties with dubious chances of success - CNN

Many of Trump’s remaining options in Iran risk heavy casualties with dubious chances of success  CNN

Trump threatens to ‘unleash hell’ — as it happened - The Times

Trump threatens to ‘unleash hell’ — as it happened  The Times

Oil prices falls as Trump says Iran let 10 tankers through Hormuz as a 'present'

Oil prices fell after Donald Trump said Iran had allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Another way Trump is breaking with tradition: his signature will now be on U.S. dollars

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to put President Donald Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday.

What ancient Chinese wisdom can offer a divided world – and the US

Amid uncertainty over the timing of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, the world is watching closely to see where the two largest economies are leading us. At a time of cascading crises like wars, regional tensions and economic uncertainty, the relationship between Washington and Beijing has become one of the most important variables for global stability. And yet, for all the analysis of military budgets, trade deficits and geopolitical competition, o...

By Wei Wei

In a first, Trump signature to appear on all US dollar bills

The signature on US currency is just the latest instance of the president’s name and likeness being stamped onto government projects.

Trump to order immediate pay for TSA as 41-day shutdown continues

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would order the immediate payment of TSA agents as Congress struggles to end a 41-day funding shutdown that has snarled airports, left workers unpaid and forced officials to consider emergency measures, including shifting money or invoking a national emergency.

By FRANCE 24

Trump says he will sign an executive order to have the Department of Homeland Security pay TSA workers

ATL President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers amid a DHS shutdown deadlock. TSA agents face another missed paycheck, causing travel chaos and extended wait times at airports. It is unclear whether Trump has the power to allocate the budget without congressional approval. President Donald Trump said that he will sign an order "instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Agents." Trump made the announcement on Tru...

Trump claimed Biden’s secretary of state supported his attacks on Iran. Antony Blinken says that didn’t happen

‘I've heard that today Blinken made a statement that he should have done it. Thanks a lot Blinken, I appreciate it,’ Trump said Wednesday night

By Rachel Dobkin

Hours-long security lines at U.S. airports have some passengers seeking alternate travel arrangements

A severe shortage of TSA agents due to the partial U.S. government shutdown has caused wait times of more than four hours to get through security in some cases

By Bloomberg News

'Talks going very well': Trump pauses strikes on Iran energy infra for 10 more days

President Trump has extended the deadline for potential strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure by ten days to April 6, 2026, citing a request from Tehran and positive negotiation progress. This move follows multiple extensions of an ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with US envoy Steve Witkoff indicating strong signs of Iranian openness to talks.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Iran US war news LIVE: Trump extends deadline, no attack on Iran energy sector till April 6

Iran US war news LIVE: This marks a switch from Trump’s earlier warning that the US would launch attacks on Iran’s energy plants if Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Iran threatened to retaliate against regional infrastructure.

At CPAC, Republicans close ranks behind Trump on Iran war - The Straits Times

At CPAC, Republicans close ranks behind Trump on Iran war  The Straits Times

Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition

Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution

Same-sex relations are criminalized and can carry the death penalty in Iran, where the Islamic regime has long been accused of systematic persecution of Iran's LGBTQ+ community.

Iran Earning $139 Million A Day From Oil Amid Hormuz Crisis: Report

Iran is also bringing in extra income by charging transit fees of as much as $2 million on some commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump orders government to pay airport security workers

Nearly 500 airport security officers ​have quit since the start of a partial government shutdown in February.

Seoul stocks open sharply lower on renewed Mideast tensions

South Korean stocks opened sharply lower on Friday on increased risk-off sentiment following renewed concerns over tensions in the Middle East. After opening 2.93 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 165.49 points, or 3.03 percent, to 5,294.97 in the first 5 minutes of trading. Overnight, US markets suffered a sharp drop, as US President Donald Trump gave mixed signals about where Washington stands in its negotiations with Iran. On Thursday, Trump warned Iranian ne

By The Korea Herald

Trump extends pause on attacking Iran's energy facilities until April 6 - 毎日新聞

Trump extends pause on attacking Iran's energy facilities until April 6  毎日新聞

Trump Rants On Fox Against Jimmy Kimmel’s Derision Of “Country Smart” Markwayne Mullin: “He’s Got No Talent”

Donald Trump’s effort today to praise his new Homeland Security Secretary and defend him from mocking by Jimmy Kimmel kind of backfired. “I never heard low-level MMA,” the former Apprentice host said of the former Senator from Oklahoma on Thursday on Fox News’ The Five. On Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 25, the host had taken […]

By Dominic Patten

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses attacks on Iranian energy plants

(LEAD) Seoul stocks open sharply lower on renewed Mideast tensions - Yonhap News Agency

(LEAD) Seoul stocks open sharply lower on renewed Mideast tensions  Yonhap News Agency

From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fueled energy crisis

For many, it is already crunch time

By Reuters

142,000 barrels: First state-procured diesel arrives in Luzon

Philippines receives first government-procured diesel shipment to boost fuel supply.

Data Shows Where ICE Has Been More Effective... And Why

Data Shows Where ICE Has Been More Effective... And Why Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump “is seeking to lower the profile of his mass deportation effort, and has directed his top advisers to adopt a new approach on one of his central campaign promises.” According to the report, Trump has had conversations with his top advisors and First Lady Melania Trump in which he’s indicated that he’s “become convinced that some of his administration...

By Tyler Durden

Türkiye's economic resilience test: Duration, scope and new balances

The war between the U.S., Israel and Iran launched on Feb. 28, 2026, created a systemic risk area. As the first month of the war approached at the end of March, the clearest messag...

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ - The Daily Star

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’  The Daily Star

Trump says US will be Iran's 'worst nightmare' if it doesn't agree to peace plan - the-star.co.ke

Trump says US will be Iran's 'worst nightmare' if it doesn't agree to peace plan  the-star.co.ke

GCC welcomes UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iran attacks - Kuwait Times

GCC welcomes UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iran attacks  Kuwait Times

Pezeshkian: Islamic countries should not allow enemies to sow division and inflame the fire of war - PressTV

Pezeshkian: Islamic countries should not allow enemies to sow division and inflame the fire of war  PressTV

Iran: Trump postpones his ultimatum to April 6 - seneweb.com

Iran: Trump postpones his ultimatum to April 6  seneweb.com