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Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes grow

Brent ‌crude opens 0.4 per cent lower at $94.55 a barrel after reports Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

The truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah

The Independent UK

Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street hits record and oil steadies

Asian stocks are mostly higher and oil prices have steadied over expectations of an extension of a ceasefire in the Iran war and more talks between the U.S. and Iran

The Independent UK

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US blockade: No Iranian ship allowed to cross Strait of Hormuz in last three days, 10 sent back

The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Pentagon approaches US automakers to help make weapons as wars deplete stocks, report claims

The reported outreach effort is reminiscent of how the major Detroit automakers helped produce armaments during WWII

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to revive US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan is seeking to host the second round of peace talks before the fragile ceasefire expires next week

The Independent UK

'We will use force': New audio captures US Navy's final warning to ships entering & departing Iranian ports amid blockade

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday released an audio message of US naval forces warning vessels against attempting to breach its ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.

The Times of India

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China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war

China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far

The Independent UK

Aussie hits four-year high as banks, miners drag shares

The Australian dollar is trading at multi-year highs as signs of de-escalation support the global growth outlook, but the optimism has not extended to shares.

AAP

Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth for ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’

Accusations refer to attack on Iran without congressional authorization and strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats

The Guardian - US

US Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Trump's Iran war

US Senate Democrats are increasingly divided over arms sales to Israel, with over three dozen backing Bernie Sanders' resolution to halt them. Citing Prime Minister Netanyahu's "reckless decisions" and the expanded conflict, some Democrats shifted their stance. Despite bipartisan opposition, the measures were ultimately rejected, highlighting a growing internal party…

The Times of India

What is the 25th Amendment and could it be used to remove Trump from office?

US President Donald Trump’s recent intemperate exchanges with the pope, his depiction of himself as a Christ-like figure and his threat to wipe out the civilisation of Iran have raised questions about his mental capacity to carry out his job.

The Conversation

Iran has a powerful new tool in the Strait of Hormuz that it can leverage long after the war

The Trump administration claims its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is working, with nine ships complying with orders to turn around.

The Conversation

Australia joins calls for Iran ceasefire to be upheld

A dozen finance ministers have signed a joint statement calling on the US, Israel and Iran to implement the ceasefire in full as the global economy teeters.

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'Forces continue to strike Hezbollah': Netanyahu amid Lebanon talks; claims US-Israel have 'identical goals' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said Israeli forces "continue to strike" Hezbollah in southern Lebanon even as negotiations are under way to secure long-term peace.

The Conversation

The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

New Zealand and Australia like to think of themselves as food powerhouses.

Axios

The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress

Several lawmakers told Axios they can no longer support U.S. funding even for defensive weaponry.

The Guardian - AU

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry

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Evening Standard

Chancellor cuts bills for thousands more firms as she continues Washington talks

Rachel Reeves has stepped up criticism of US-Israeli military action in Iran.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves slashes bills for thousands of businesses as Iran war sparks rising costs

Rachel Reeves has recently stepped up criticism of US-Israeli military action in Iran

Roll Call

Sanders’ effort to block arms sales to Israel falls short in Senate

The Senate on Wednesday defeated, largely along party lines, an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to advance two joint resolutions that would block the sale of $446.8 million worth of weapons and equipment to Israel. The first joint resolution would have disapproved a $295 million sale of D9R and…

The Independent UK

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth's 'No Mercy' Order Cited in Six-Article Impeachment Filing Over Iran Strikes

Representative Yassamin Ansari has filed impeachment articles against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing constitutional violations and unauthorized military actions in Iran, sparking a political showdown.

The Independent UK

Stocks hit record high as investors bet on Iran war optimism

Whether Wall Street’s optimism for peace is justified, and if current stock valuations are sustainable, remains to be seen

Evening Standard

Chancellor to cut electricity bills for thousands more UK firms

Rachel Reeves announced the action to support firms after warning over the lingering impact of the Iran war.

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