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Reuters: Nearly a Billion Dollars Bet Against Oil Prices Three Hours Before Trump's Announcement. Very Unusual.

Investors bet approximately $950 million on falling oil prices just hours before the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, Reuters has learned.

8 Apr, 08:03 — 8 Apr, 22:06
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APVery High4h ago

Photos of Israel’s bombing of central Beirut - AP News

Photos of Israel’s bombing of central Beirut  AP News

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NYTMostly Factual44m ago

Military Families Bear the Burden of War, Again

Even as a two-week ceasefire takes hold, mothers in multigenerational military families — some veterans themselves — are anxious about what the war in Iran could mean for their children, as they face the uncertainty of another conflict in the Middle East.

By Kassie Bracken, Luke Piotrowski and Caroline Kim

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FTVery High2h ago

An unstable truce in the Middle East

Iran has been severely degraded but for Trump there are lessons to learn

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

White House says Trump’s ‘red line’ against Iran nuclear enrichment remains

Trump's spokesperson says Vice President JD Vance will lead US team for negotiations with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday.

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Trump’s Iran ceasefire rocked within hours amid reported missile, drone attacks

Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, but reported drone attacks on Gulf states and Strait of Hormuz tensions signal the deal may already be strained.

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cnbcMostly Factual53m ago

Rep. Ritchie Torres calls for probe into futures trades placed ahead March pause on Iran hostilities

Oil and energy futures trading before President Donald Trump announced a pause in Iran attacks in March raises insider trading concerns, Torres told regulators.

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cbcHigh1h ago

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.

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ukrainska-pravda1h ago

US Senate will try to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

US lawmakers will make another effort next week to pass a resolution designed to stop the war with Iran and require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for any further military action.

By Iryna Kutielieva

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DWHigh1h ago

US says Lebanon not part of ceasefire deal, Iran says it is

Donald Trump has said Lebanon is not part of the two-week ceasefire deal that was agreed overnight. Israel launched a massive wave of strikes on Lebanon after the deal was announced. Follow DW.

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France 24High38m ago

Trump administration's claims of victory in Iran 'really quite hollow', analyst says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin, Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center, says that "the Trump administration is desperately seeking a way to end the war and declare victory. The US can stop its attacks for a while but its claims of victory are really quite hollow".

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual46m ago

NATO chief faces scrutiny from European countries for endless support of ‘Daddy’ Trump

Is Mark Rutte’s cozy relationship with the president even working while he bombs Iran?

By Alex Woodward

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YahooMostly Factual12h ago

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

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indian-expressMostly Factual10h ago

After the ceasefire: The politics, geopolitics and challenges for peace in the Middle East

By R Swaminathan

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

Iranian FM says US must choose between ceasefire, supporting Israeli action against Hezbollah

Aragchi claimed that the terms of the ceasefire explicitly outline Lebanon's inclusion in the deal, a claim that US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have denied.

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

At Least 254 Killed, Over 1,100 Injured In Israeli Attack In Lebanon

The wave of attacks began shortly after Donald Trump announced a 15-day ceasefire and negotiations with Iran aimed at establishing a lasting peace.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual10h ago

The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen. Here's how it will affect you

The economically vital Strait of Hormuz could reopen imminently following a snap ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'return to battle at any moment' against Iran

Israel agreed to the US-Iran temporary ceasefire but warned it is ready to resume attacks on Iran if necessary, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said.

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Daily SabahMixed2h ago

Israeli strikes kill Al Jazeera journalist, 3 others despite truce

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed four people, including an Al Jazeera journalist, on Wednesday, local health authorities and the broadcaster said. The strike that killed ​Al Jaze...

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ukrinformMixed1h ago

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again, threatens to abandon ceasefire

Iran has warned it will withdraw from a ceasefire reached with the United States if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 8 Apr, 08:03Full coverage: 44 · 14hWindow: 14h
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Yahoo8 Apr, 08:03First to report

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

1h later
indian-express8 Apr, 09:23

After the ceasefire: The politics, geopolitics and challenges for peace in the Middle East

sbs-news8 Apr, 09:28

The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen. Here's how it will affect you

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de-volkskrant8 Apr, 15:40

Terwijl Libanese gezinnen denken terug te kunnen naar het zuiden, plaatst Israël een hevige aanval

AP8 Apr, 15:55

Photos of Israel’s bombing of central Beirut - AP News

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wsj8 Apr, 17:24

Iran Tightens Its Grip on Hormuz Despite Cease-Fire - WSJ

FT8 Apr, 17:38

An unstable truce in the Middle East

ndtv8 Apr, 17:51

At Least 254 Killed, Over 1,100 Injured In Israeli Attack In Lebanon

politiken8 Apr, 18:00

Donald Trump har reduceret sig selv til en storpolitisk desperado

Daily Sabah8 Apr, 18:13

Israeli strikes kill Al Jazeera journalist, 3 others despite truce

hvg8 Apr, 18:14

Iráni média: Irán újra lezárja a Hormuzi-szorost a Libanont ért izraeli támadások miatt

ukrainska-pravda8 Apr, 18:23

US Senate will try to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

jutarnji-list8 Apr, 18:26

‘Trumpova pozicija je već oslabljena, Iran diktira uvjete. Vidite kako je SAD promijenio cilj‘

le-figaro8 Apr, 18:27

Turquie : 198 suspects interpellés après l'attaque contre le consulat israélien d'Istanbul

Fox News8 Apr, 18:29

Trump’s Iran ceasefire rocked within hours amid reported missile, drone attacks

telex8 Apr, 18:31

J. D. Vance szombaton Pakisztánban tárgyal az iráni békéről

vg8 Apr, 18:37

Midtøsten-ekspert: Libanon-strid kan velte våpenhvilen

aftonbladet8 Apr, 18:39

Stötestenarna inför samtal om fortsatt vapenvila

la-vanguardia8 Apr, 18:40

La oposición acusa de “desastre político” a Netanyahu por el alto el fuego con Irán

ukrinform8 Apr, 18:42

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again, threatens to abandon ceasefire

naftemporiki8 Apr, 18:43

Πετρέλαιο: 2 αγορές, 2 πραγματικότητες – Bουτιά στα futures, «φωτιά» στις τιμές των φυσικών φορτίων

hotnews8 Apr, 18:47

Netanyahu amenință după armistițiul SUA-Iran: „Israelul poate relua în orice moment lupta” / Premierul israelian contrazice presa americană, care scrie că Tel Avivul a aflat în ultimul moment de acord

iefimerida8 Apr, 18:48

Λευκός Οίκος: Το σχέδιο των 10 σημείων του Ιράν ήταν «θεμελειωδώς ασόβαρο» - Το NATO «δοκιμάστηκε και απέτυχε»

berlingske8 Apr, 18:52

Iran viser, at selv verdens største millitær har begrænsninger

zdg-md8 Apr, 18:52

Informații contradictorii despre Strâmtoarea Ormuz: Presa iraniană relatează că a fost închisă, după atacurile Israelului. Casa Albă declară că informațiile sunt false și că „una se comunică public, alta în privat”

DW8 Apr, 18:53

US says Lebanon not part of ceasefire deal, Iran says it is

n1-serbia8 Apr, 18:54

Tramp: Liban nije deo sporazuma o primirju sa Iranom

cbc8 Apr, 18:55

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

lsm-lv8 Apr, 18:59

Tuvo Austrumu eksperts: Pēc šī kara mainīsies viss reģions

Al Jazeera8 Apr, 19:00

White House says Trump’s ‘red line’ against Iran nuclear enrichment remains

index-hr8 Apr, 19:04

Velika oklada na pad cijena nafte uoči primirja s Iranom, uloženo 950 milijuna dolara

klix-ba8 Apr, 19:05

Papa Lav pozdravlja prekid vatre u Iranu nakon kritika Trumpovih izjava o uništenju civilizacije

n1-bih8 Apr, 19:05

Benjamin Netanyahu: Izrael je spreman ponovo se suočiti s Iranom

channel-news-asia8 Apr, 19:08

Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'return to battle at any moment' against Iran

observador8 Apr, 19:12

Zelensky diz à Rússia que está pronto para cessar-fogo

digi248 Apr, 19:16

MAE: România se alătură declarației liderilor occidentali privind armistițiul dintre SUA și Iran

cnbc8 Apr, 19:22

Rep. Ritchie Torres calls for probe into futures trades placed ahead March pause on Iran hostilities

The Independent8 Apr, 19:30

NATO chief faces scrutiny from European countries for endless support of ‘Daddy’ Trump

tvn248 Apr, 19:30

Trzy warunki zwycięstwa. Generał Polko ocenia, czy Amerykanie je zrealizowali

NYT8 Apr, 19:31

Military Families Bear the Burden of War, Again

France 248 Apr, 19:37

Trump administration's claims of victory in Iran 'really quite hollow', analyst says

danas8 Apr, 19:40

Bela kuća: Trampova pretnja dovela do toga da iranski režim padne na kolena

newsbeast8 Apr, 19:44

Το Ιράν βλέπει παραβίαση εκεχειρίας, το Ισραήλ ετοιμάζεται για επίθεση, ο Τραμπ εξετάζει να εγκαταλείψει το ΝΑΤΟ

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jerusalem-post8 Apr, 22:06Latest update

Iranian FM says US must choose between ceasefire, supporting Israeli action against Hezbollah