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IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy — whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday

The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Putin warned over cables sabotage and Iran war could impact bills for years

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The Independent UK

Why the Food Crisis Is Only Postponed — Not Canceled — Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

The recent ceasefire offers a deceptive sense of security, as the long-term degradation of regional gas infrastructure remains a critical catalyst for a global food crisis.

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Crude Prices Rally as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +6.57 (+6.96%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0825 (+2.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today on doubts about the sustainability of the US-Iran ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, and Israeli attacks on...

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Three reasons Donald Trump won’t pull the US out of Nato

President Donald Trump met Nato secretary general Mark Rutte on April 8 for what Rutte described as a “very frank, very open” discussion. The pair are reported to have discussed the US-Israeli war against Iran at which, according to White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, Trump believes that Nato was “tested…

The Conversation

Iranians Say Trump's War Is Punishing Civilians, Not Just The Regime

Iranian civilians say US strikes are damaging lives and livelihoods, not just the regime, as ceasefire tensions grow across the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

‘I don’t know how the genie goes back in the bottle’: Trump declared victory in Iran, but his own Pentagon officials are telling a different story

That victory lap feels early.

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Schrodinger's ceasefire: Decoding the 'peace treaty' amid US-Israel War with Iran

The term Schrödinger’s XYZ has since slipped into the modern lexicon to describe any situation of uncertainty, and it certainly fits the description for the current imbroglio in the Middle East.

The Times of India

Stock Indexes Rebound Despite Rising Oil Prices

Gemini said Major U.S. stock indexes are rebounding today, led by a 0.48% gain in the Nasdaq 100, even as crude oil prices surge over 5% due to the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

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Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf

The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Iran since hostilities broke out in late February. This has, at times, caused oil prices…

The Conversation

Oil prices could take a year to return to pre-Iran levels even if ceasefire holds, Australian experts warn

Analysts say uncertain stability of truce and major damage to infrastructure among many issues that will keep prices high for foreseeable future

The Guardian - AU

Jimmy Kimmel on US ceasefire negotiators: ‘We’d be better off with Alvin and the Chipmunks’

Late night hosts reacted to Trump’s threats to Iran, unclear war timeline and JD Vance headlining a Viktor Orbán rally

The Guardian - US

'Hands remain on trigger': Iranian President Pezeshkian warns Israel's incursion into Lebanon a violation of truce deal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday issued a sharp warning over Israel’s military actions in Lebanon, saying Tehran remains ready to respond and that continued strikes risk derailing ongoing diplomatic efforts.

The Times of India

Mortgage lenders expect property market boost – but credit wobbles are already emerging

Mortgage and property market is still expected to see risng demand in the coming months

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CIA Deploys “Ghost Murmur” AI Tech That Detects Heartbeats To Locate Missing U.S. Pilot In Iran

The CIA has announced a brand-new secret tech. It involves the use of A.I. to detect the human heartbeat even amid a warzone. Due to lack of transparency, many people online question the CIA's claims about this "Ghost murmur." The full story is in the article.

The Guardian - UK

Why colluding with King Donald’s insanity is the only game in town

The madness is contagious – and nowhere has this been more in evidence than in the two-week ceasefire with Iran

The Independent UK

Morning Joe hosts stunned by JD Vance’s ‘messed up’ comments about his wife

MS NOW breakfast presenters left scrambling for words in response to vice president’s eccentric analogy

The Times of India

Iran after ceasefire with US: Holding ground in an uncertain pause

A fragile two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, has temporarily halted US-Israel strikes on Iran, shifting focus to fundamental changes and the truce's durability. While Iran has absorbed significant military pressure and its apparatus continues functioning, the conflict has inflicted heavy economic and civilian costs, impacting regional security.

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The Independent UK

Netanyahu faces storm in Israel after Iran ceasefire as critics accuse him of ‘worst political disaster in history’

Israel’s controversial leader appears increasingly isolated both domestically and on the world stage

International Business Times

White House Reportedly Considering Pulling Troops From NATO Countries That Didn't Help During Iran War

The White House is considering pulling troops from countries it considers didn't help the U.S. during the war in Iran, according to a new report.

The Times of India

Bitcoin at the bottleneck: Iran’s Hormuz hafta rattles markets

TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran has moved to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz within hours of Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, putting a squeeze on shipping movement just 48 hours before talks are scheduled to commence in Islamabad.

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Democrats kick off response to Trump’s annihilation threats

House Democrats began their messaging campaign to hold President Donald Trump accountable for threatening to eliminate the “whole” Iranian civilization with a 10-second floor showdown Thursday. “The threats of total annihilation were beyond the pale. It’s time for Congress to step in and take control of the wheel,” Rep. Glenn F.…

The Times of India

Mind the Gulf: Truce tested before Vance's Islamabad mission

TOI correspondent from Washington: US vice-president JD Vance is leading a high-powered delegation for talks with Iran in Islamabad this weekend amid a yawning gulf between Washington and Tehran that is wider than the Strait of Hormuz, which is itself under contention.

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Should You Chase the Rally in Royal Caribbean Stock Today?

Royal Caribbean stock rallies as Pakistan brokers a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. JPMorgan recommends owning RCL shares in 2026.

International Business Times UK

The Ceasefire Is Real — But Analysts Warn British Fuel and Food Prices Will Keep Rising for Months Regardless

Analysts warn that even after a ceasefire, UK fuel and food prices may continue rising for months due to supply chain disruptions, energy market risks, and global economic pressures.

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