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Donald Trump denies a cease-fire with Iran, despite asserting Iran is eager for a deal and negotiating with the US, while Tehran denies direct talks. Amidst ongoing strikes, focus on Iran talks, and discussions of US troop deployment to the Middle East, crude oil prices and tech stocks have risen, as Iran reviews a US ceasefire plan.
An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following an earlier provocative suggestion by an Iranian scholar for such a transit fee to recover losses.
Iran has launched a new barrage of ballistic missiles towards Israel, with the Israeli military detecting the launches. An Iranian missile attack early Thursday injured six people in the predominantly Arab city of Kafr Qassem in Israel and the West Bank, raising further questions about the robustness of US and Israeli defense systems.
The ongoing Middle East conflict continues to weaken the global economy, causing a 20% oil shortage and leading to stock market slides and oil price gains, even as Trump signals potential de-escalation in the Iran War.
Despite former President Trump's claims about Iran's desire for peace and signals of de-escalation in the Iran War, attacks continue across the Middle East, prompting market analysis on potential impacts on stocks like Nvidia.
Super Micro Computer's stock has fallen sharply following reports of a smuggling scandal, and the company is now being sued by shareholders who accuse it of securities fraud by concealing its dependence on sales to China that violated US export laws.
India is exploring LPG imports from Argentina and the United States as the Iran War impacts supplies, particularly given that nearly 60 percent of India's LPG imports typically pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Australia's nationwide auction clearance rate has fallen to 57% as rising interest rates and price increases linked to the Iran war prompt more Australians to sell their homes, leading to a loss of buyer confidence.
Missile attacks in the Gulf, attributed to Iran, have disproportionately killed people from South Asia, creating significant debt and economic strain for millions of families in their home countries.
The Pentagon has ordered a greater military presence in the Middle East, fueling fears of a risky ground attack on Iran. Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to claim a deal to end the war is close, despite Iranian officials flatly denying any such agreement is possible and calling U.S. claims a self-negotiated defeat.
Iran is fortifying Kharg Island with missiles and mines to defend against potential threats, as the US mobilizes troops from Japan, intensifying concerns over the strategic oil export hub.
US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit Hungary on April 7-8, ahead of what could be the most challenging elections for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán since 2010, with former President Trump also urging people to vote. Sources confirm Vance's visit, though plans may change due to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
LNG buyers are actively searching for new deals in the United States market following Qatar's unexpected withdrawal from the market due to the Iran War, specifically after attacks on the Ras Laffan LNG plant, impacting global supply dynamics.
During the Boao Forum for Asia, China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, stated that power politics should be rejected in favor of economic development and cooperation, linking peace to economic growth amidst the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
A significant shift in gasoline prices, attributed to the Iran war, has led to a boom in the used electric vehicle market across Europe, with sales jumping as consumers seek alternatives to expensive petrol.
An opinion piece critically examines US foreign policy, particularly its actions concerning Iran, portraying America as a destabilizing global force.
An analysis reveals that most Israelis support the ongoing conflict with Iran, even as the war exposes widening fractures between Israel and its allies, leading the country to be increasingly out of step with global opinion.
Oil prices have been rocked by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began.
Global recession warnings intensify as the Iran War drives Brent crude above $100 per barrel, causing significant market volatility and prompting India to fast-track oil and LPG import deals amid Middle East supply shocks. Airlines are raising fares due to spiking jet fuel prices and tightening supplies, while investors closely watch the volatile oil market reacting to every change and lingering risks of a prolonged US-Iran conflict.
Kuwait's Interior Ministry announced the arrest of six individuals, allegedly connected to the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, on suspicion of planning assassinations of Kuwaiti leaders in the emirate.
The US Army has increased its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 and removed barriers for recruits with legal convictions for cannabis, making these changes official years after facing a recruiting crisis and while engaged in a war with Iran.
The UK's inflation rate remained steady at 3% prior to the US-Israel war with Iran, which is now impacting the global oil and gas industry, leading to a 20% shortage of oil on the world market.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Chinese envoy discussed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), broader economic ties, and Pakistan's role in promoting Middle East de-escalation and regional stability, acknowledging progress in strengthening bilateral relations.
Foreign ministers from the G7 are meeting in France, aiming to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war while keeping other crises like Ukraine and Gaza high on the agenda.
Malaysia and China have pledged to further strengthen diplomatic relations and security cooperation amid global tensions.
Iran war damage sends Asia LNG prices soaring, upends demand from price-sensitive buyers The Straits Times
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