Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut’s streets, upending city life - AP News

Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut’s streets, upending city life  AP News

Iran war economic shocks will last 'months', say Australia's PM

Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the "months ahead may not be easy" amid the global effects of the war.

French Prosecutors Link Foiled Attack on American Bank to a Pro-Iranian Group

The group is suspected of involvement in a string of attacks on Jewish targets in Belgium, Britain and the Netherlands.

By Mark Landler and Lizzie Dearden

Gilts and European Bonds Surge as Oil Drops on Iran War Optimism - Bloomberg.com

Gilts and European Bonds Surge as Oil Drops on Iran War Optimism  Bloomberg.com

Iran war shock is intensifying risks to financial system, says BoE

Central bank warns conflict is likely to increase tensions in private credit markets and hit economic growth

Israel turns its back on France as Paris struggles to maintain dialogue

The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that it would end its defense imports from France, implying that Paris was no longer counted among the country's allies. This move comes despite French hopes of repairing diplomatic ties damaged by France's recognition of the State of Palestine and amid the ongoing war in Lebanon.

Anthony Albanese addresses the nation on the Middle East crisis – read the speech in full

Prime minister says months ahead ‘may not be easy’ and urges Australians to ‘think of others in your community, in the bush and in critical industries’ Australian PMs have addressed the nation only a handful of times. Anthony Albanese will join their ranks Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast My fellow Australians. By nature, we’re an optimistic country. But I understand that right now it’s hard to be positive. ...

By Guardian staff

Lawmaker says Iran targeted him in phishing attack disguised as TV interview

Rep. Randy Fine said an Iranian state actor likely carried out a recent cyberattack on his office in an effort to gain access to his personal Gmail account.

How are NATO allies pushing back against Trump’s Iran war demands?

Trump says he is considering a NATO exit as allies resist cooperation in US-Israel war on Iran.

Oil supply crunch will worsen in April, IEA warns as it weighs releasing more strategic reserves

The organization’s Executive Director Fatih Birol also warned that the Iran war had created the worst oil crisis in history.

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

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.

Iran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economy

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel mills will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways.

What the Iran war reveals about Nato’s appetite for conflict over Taiwan

The United States attacked Iran without consulting its European allies. President Donald Trump assumed the operation would be a quick win, over before anyone had to take a position. Instead, Washington answered a question Western governments had long avoided. After years of pushing Nato towards confrontation with China, would the transatlantic alliance fight a war it had not chosen together? The answer was no. Iran and Taiwan are different cases. One sits on Europe’s wider periphery and carri...

By Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa

War in the Middle East: Israeli strikes kill 7 in Lebanon

Israeli strikes in south Beirut and a nearby area killed seven people and wounded dozens, Lebanon's health ministry said on Wednesday. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel to avenge the killing of Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel has responded with broad strikes across Lebanon and a ground offensive.

By FRANCE24

IEA chief says agency is weighing whether to further tap reserves with market’s loss of oil set to double in April

The International Energy Agency is assessing whether more barrels need to be released from its reserves, Fatih Birol said

By Nora Redmond

Around 1.3m households face higher mortgages due to Iran war, warns Bank

The Bank of England’s latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) said the UK economic outlook has ‘deteriorated’.

By Henry Saker-Clark

Is the US headed for a recession? The Iran war could tip the balance.

Gas prices have climbed on average. Matthew Hoen/NurPhoto via Getty Images The US isn't in a recession, based on conversations with six economists. The Iran war complicates the picture, depending on how long it lasts and the severity of its effects. Even if the US doesn't enter a recession, people aren't feeling so great about the economy. The US isn't guaranteed to enter a recession, but the Iran war could be a drag on the economy. Claudia Sahm, the chief economist for New Century Advisors...

Stock market today: Dow S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as de-escalation talk in Iran sparks rally to close out Q1

Fighting from hotels: Iran's missile, drone strikes force US military out of its own bases

Iranian attacks have severely damaged US military bases across the Middle East. American troops are now operating from temporary locations, impacting warfighting capabilities. This shift forces the Pentagon to adapt its strategy. The conflict has also affected civilian areas and critical shipping routes. The US military continues its campaign despite these challenges.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Australia’s Albanese urges using public transport, says war’s effects will last months - The Straits Times

Australia’s Albanese urges using public transport, says war’s effects will last months  The Straits Times

Dubai-based airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

Emirates bars Iranian nationals from entering or transiting UAE, while Flydubai allows Golden Visa holders amid rising tensions between Iran and Gulf states.

Israel and Egypt: Frosty neighbors' ties tested by Iran war, but remain stable

Operation Roaring Lion has Egypt and Israel on the same side. But what will happen when the war with Iran ends?

Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates

Global oil supplies are expected to be hit twice as hard this month as in March, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, underlining the urgent need to resolve the conflict over Iran that U.S. President Donald Trump said could end soon. While Trump signalled he could wind down the war within weeks even without […]

France denies blocking US flights as Israel cuts defence ties

France has pushed back against criticism from the United States and Israel over military flights and arms ties, with Washington accusing Paris of blocking US planes and Israel saying it would stop buying defence equipment from France.

By RFI

Houthis Claim 'Third Joint Missile Operation' Targeting Israel

The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced the execution of their "third joint operation" in coordination with allied groups in Iran and Lebanon, targeting "sensitive sites" in "south of occupied Palestine."

Japan’s international flights to get pricier due to hike in fuel surcharge

Fuel surcharges are expected to rise up to double their current rates due to the ongoing Iran conflict.

Perils of mediation

PAKISTAN is in the diplomatic spotlight for its efforts to mediate in the US-Iran war. While this role could be beneficial in resolving the conflict, it also presents significant risks. Mediation between the aggressor and aggrieved has its inherent pitfalls. The task becomes more challenging when one party possesses far greater power and resou­r­ces. In such cases, the weaker party may feel pressu­­­red to accept terms that are not in their best interest. This imbalance is particularly eviden...

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Israeli strikes on Beirut area kill 7

BEIRUT (AFP) -- The Lebanese Health Ministry said Wednesday that Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and a nearby town killed at least seven people, as Israel's military said it had targeted senior Hezbollah members. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on March 2 when Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel to avenge the killing of Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel has responded with broad strikes across Lebanon and a ground offensive. The Hea

By The Korea Herald

New BOJ board member warns of stagflation risk from Iran war

Trump says he's weighing U.S. exit from NATO

Nine hours over Cyprus: Inside the RAF’s non-stop drone war above the island

British Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35 Lightning II jets are flying round-the-clock missions from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, intercepting Iranian drones as part of Operation Luminous — a sustained aerial defence campaign launched after the United States and Israel began strikes against Iran. For more than a month, RAF aircraft have patrolled the skies over Cyprus […]

By Newsroom

US-Israel war on Iran, Day 33: What UAE residents need to know on April 1 - Gulf News

US-Israel war on Iran, Day 33: What UAE residents need to know on April 1  Gulf News

IEA warns Middle East oil disruptions set to hit Europe in April

April losses to double March figures; IEA chief warns disruption already worse than 1973, 1979 oil shocks combined

By Reuters

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE - Arab News

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE  Arab News

Futures, Bonds Surge On Optimism War May End, Oil Tumbles Below $100

Futures, Bonds Surge On Optimism War May End, Oil Tumbles Below $100 Futures and bonds jump and oil fell, sending Brent briefly below $100 a barrel, as the de-escalation/technical/macro led relief rally continues on hopes of the Middle East conflict reaching an end soon  after Donald Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end in two to three weeks, and indicated that it was possible that Iran could still reach a deal with the US during that timeframe. Trump has a national addr...

By Tyler Durden

Türkiye strives to avoid 'fire' as Erdoğan calls for common sense on war

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday reiterated his criticism of Israel over the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, while he reiterated Türkiye's intention to keep the nation out of...

PSX buoyed by hopes of near-term resolution to war - Geo News

PSX buoyed by hopes of near-term resolution to war  Geo News

Russians try to intensify offensive operations on front lines, says Zelensky

The Russian army is attempting to intensify its offensive operations on the front lines.

Israeli strikes kill 7 in Beirut and nearby town- Lebanon health ministry - Jordan Times

Israeli strikes kill 7 in Beirut and nearby town- Lebanon health ministry  Jordan Times

Trump says US considering NATO exit in The Telegraph interview

US President Donald Trump said he is considering withdrawing the United States from NATO following a dispute with allies over military aggression against Iran, according to an interview with The Telegraph. Trump told the British newspaper that leaving the alliance is “beyond reconsideration” after several NATO members declined to support US operations linked to the illegal war against Iran. “Oh yes, I would say it’s beyond reconsideration,” Trump said in the interview.

What Happened This Week in the Iran-Israel-US Conflict?

The war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has entered a volatile new phase after a week marked by intensified airstrikes, high-profile killings, retaliatory attacks, and mixed signals on diplomacy. The post What Happened This Week in the Iran-Israel-US Conflict? appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Keyla Limones

Zionist entity to occupy south Lebanon even after war: Katz - Kuwait Times

Zionist entity to occupy south Lebanon even after war: Katz  Kuwait Times

Missile hits QatarEnergy chartered tanker in Qatari waters, no injuries reported

A QatarEnergy-chartered tanker was hit by a missile off Qatar’s coast, with no casualties reported as authorities investigate the incident. A fuel oil tanker on charter to QatarEnergy was struck… (The post Missile hits QatarEnergy chartered tanker in Qatari waters, no injuries reported is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Sebastian Marmol

Tanzania fuel prices surge to record highs as US-Israeli war on Iran bites - thecitizen.co.tz

Tanzania fuel prices surge to record highs as US-Israeli war on Iran bites  thecitizen.co.tz

Netanyahu asserts that Israel has fulfilled more than half of its war objectives against Iran - Seneweb

Netanyahu asserts that Israel has fulfilled more than half of its war objectives against Iran  Seneweb