Oil claws back losses as Strait of Hormuz is closed again - Reuters

Oil claws back losses as Strait of Hormuz is closed again  Reuters

Oil prices rise anew amid a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz - AP News

Oil prices rise anew amid a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz  AP News

Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Oil Prices Jumped and Stock Futures Fell on Renewed Iran Conflict

Traders, hopeful on Friday that a peace deal was near, were digesting the developments over the weekend.

By The New York Times

Trump news at a glance: Oil price surges again as Iran accuses US of breaking ceasefire

Tehran vowa to respond after USS Spruance fires on Iranian-flagged cargo ship allegedly running strait of Hormuz blockade. Key US politics stories from Sunday 19 April America’s benchmark oil contract West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged late on Sunday after Iran accused the US of having broken a ceasefire in place since early April. WTI crude was trading up 7.5% at $90.17 per barrel by 8pm ET, while international oil benchmark Brent North Sea crude gained 6.%5 to $96.27 per barrel. Continue...

By Guardian staff

Iran war live: Tehran slams US ‘piracy’ after ship seizure, vows response

Attack comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced he is sending his team to Islamabad for possible talks.

Mamdani describes Trump relationship as 'honest' and 'direct' amid recent blowout

Mayor Zohran Mamdani described his relationship with President Donald Trump as honest and direct despite Trump's criticism of his New York City tax policies.

Energy secretary says Strait of Hormuz 'not safe' right now - CNN

Energy secretary says Strait of Hormuz 'not safe' right now  CNN

Asia markets set to open higher amid renewed Iran-U.S. tensions

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday as a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel deepened tensions, keeping investors on edge.

Iran continues to mock Trump with AI-generated social media posts - The Globe and Mail

Iran continues to mock Trump with AI-generated social media posts  The Globe and Mail

Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘piracy’ after US forces seize tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Iran ‘don’t take the deal’ as ceasefire nears end

By Alisha Rahaman Sarkar and Holly Bancroft

Oil prices climb as US-Iran peace talks stall

Global oil and jet fuel prices have spiked since February amid the ongoing war. Mario Tama/Getty Images Oil prices surged after peace talks between the US and Iran stalled on Sunday. President Trump said that peace talks would resume, but Iran said it would not participate. Brent crude oil futures rose by 7% when markets opened Sunday at 6 p.m. in New York. The price of oil surged on Sunday after a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran appeared on the verge of collapse before ...

An open letter to Donald Trump: Peace on America's 250th anniversary - Nikkei Asia

An open letter to Donald Trump: Peace on America's 250th anniversary  Nikkei Asia

Oil prices surge 7%; US issues warning as gas tops $4 per gallon amid Hormuz tensions

Oil prices have spiked dramatically as Iran re-imposed a blockade on the vital Strait of Hormuz, sparking global market jitters. Indian tankers faced gunfire, and US forces seized an Iranian vessel, escalating military tensions. Diplomatic efforts are underway in Pakistan, but a ceasefire extension remains uncertain.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

US says seized Iran ship ignored 'multiple warnings', releases video proof | Watch

The vessel, identified as M/V Touska, was intercepted in the northern Arabian Sea while en route to Bandar Abbas.

Oil prices rise after US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankers

Oil prices jump after US seizure of Iranian ship escalates war - The Straits Times

Oil prices jump after US seizure of Iranian ship escalates war  The Straits Times

The Iran war is far from over

The Strait of Hormuz remains a deadly chokepoint in this rolling stand-off

By Katie Stallard

Shipping channels unaffected by Hormuz tensions

ISLAMABAD: Despite the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz, shipping movement rem­ains normal in Pakistan, and oil tankers continue to arrive in the country bringing fuel supplies. After discharging crude oil brought from Fujairah, UAE, the marine tanker (MT) Sargodha, owned by the Pakistan National Shipping Company (PNSC), at Karachi port, two more are expected to berth, bringing petroleum fuel. The three tankers expected to berth at Karachi port include MT Shalimar and MT Lahore, bo...

By none@none.com (Kalbe Ali)

Iran Calls US Seizure Of Cargo Ship Near Hormuz "Piracy, Ceasefire Violation"

It was the first interception since the US blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran's joint military command called the armed boarding an act of piracy and a ceasefire violation

Remains of centenarian independence fighter to return home this week

The remains of centenarian independence activist Lee Ha-jun, who fought under the 1910-1945 Japanese colonial rule, will return home this week from the United States to be laid to rest at a national cemetery, the veterans ministry said Monday. Lee, who took part in various independence movements, died at his home in California in February at the age of 104. He was the oldest surviving independence fighter living abroad. His remains will arrive at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, on

By The Korea Herald

US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as ships seized near Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump had earlier warned Iran that the US would destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if it rejected his terms.

Allies fear a rushed US-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock - analysis

Experts worry Washington could lock in a superficial agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief, then struggle through months or years of technically complex follow‑on talks.

US begins Philippines war games in thick of Middle East conflict

'This is not rewarding Russia' — US official defends extension of sanctions waiver on Russian oil - The Kyiv Independent

'This is not rewarding Russia' — US official defends extension of sanctions waiver on Russian oil  The Kyiv Independent

Iran-US peace talks hang in the balance - China Daily - Global Edition

Iran-US peace talks hang in the balance  China Daily - Global Edition

Nancy Sinatra Criticizes Donald Trump for Posting Frank Sinatra Performance

Nancy Sinatra is ripping President Donald Trump for blasting her dad’s iconic voice online ... and she’s not holding back. The 85-year-old singer lit up X this weekend after the POTUS dropped a nearly four-minute clip of her father Frank…

By TMZ Staff

East Med tensions enter new phase - eKathimerini.com

East Med tensions enter new phase  eKathimerini.com

Oil rebounds as Hormuz risk premium returns after Iran reverses reopening - Khaleej Times

Oil rebounds as Hormuz risk premium returns after Iran reverses reopening  Khaleej Times

Washington's Renewed Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Will Help Their Shared Indian Partner

Washington's Renewed Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Will Help Their Shared Indian Partner Authored by Andrew Korybko, Both benefit from this since the US wants to avoid India sliding into turmoil amidst the global energy crisis and possibly offsetting its envisaged role as a counterweight of sorts to China while more energy revenue from India preemptively averts Russia’s potentially disproportionate dependence on China. The Treasury Department renewed the US’ Russian oil sancti...

By Tyler Durden

Playing God: Living in a world on the brink of collective madness

It has been clinically proven that U.S. President Donald Trump is a pathological liar. If the clinical findings were limited to this, we’d be considerably happy. But, unfortunately...

Iran denies agreeing to more US talks - Qatar Tribune

Iran denies agreeing to more US talks  Qatar Tribune

IRGC forces US troops to leave Hormuz Strait after attack on Iranian ship: Report - PressTV

IRGC forces US troops to leave Hormuz Strait after attack on Iranian ship: Report  PressTV