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'Trump doesn't bluff': Pentagon chief warns Iran, says US wants deal but 'prepared to continue with bombs'

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth declared upcoming days "decisive" in the Middle East conflict, warning Iran to "cut a deal" as President Trump "doesn’t bluff." He emphasized shifting power dynamics and US options, urging Tehran to relinquish ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Escalation continues with recent attacks impacting oil…

The Times of India

King reflects on ‘difficult time’ in Middle East as ex-forces chief is honoured

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin described the relationship between the royal family and the armed forces as ‘extraordinary’.

Evening Standard

Major cruise lines cancel next winter’s sailings amid Iran war

Holiday companies are taking extra precautions with Middle East travel

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King’s trip to see Trump: How the royals charmed the Americans on their travels

Buckingham Palace has confirmed Charles and Camilla are to make a state visit to the US despite the conflict in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

King’s state visit to US to meet Trump goes ahead despite tensions over Iran

Donald Trump has declared the trip will be ‘terrific’ and revealed Charles and Camilla will spend four days in the US from April 27 to 30.

The Independent UK

King’s state visit to see Trump confirmed by Palace despite Middle East conflict

Charles and Camilla are preparing to undertake their first tour to the US as King and Queen.

Evening Standard

Stock Index Futures Rally on Prospect of End to Middle East Conflict, U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.94% this morning as sentiment got a boost after President Trump reportedly told aides he was willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran.

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What the Oil Market Is Telling Us Right Now About Energy and Gas Prices

There's no let-up in demand for oil and gas, so what happens if the war in Iran continues to constrain supplies? Consumers and investors should take note.

Kiplinger

What Trump’s threats to destroy Iran’s desalination plants could mean for Middle East

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The Independent UK

Macron visits Japan, South Korea for talks dominated by Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Japan for a visit that was initially aimed at strengthening partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation, but is now set to be dominated by the war in the Middle East. He will conclude his trip later in the week in South Korea.

Radio France Internationale

Britain faces one of the largest shocks from Iran war energy crisis, warns IMF

Oil prices have soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Food price rises unlikely before summer, says boss of Sainsbury’s

Simon Roberts says Easter shop will be unaffected by Middle East conflict, but industry warns prices may rise this year

The Guardian - UK

House price growth in March ‘could be the calm before the storm’

Growth in property values picked up in March, but experts said the effects of the Middle East conflict have not yet fully filtered into the figures

Evening Standard

Patients in the UK should ‘not worry’ about medicine supply amid Middle East conflict

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International Business Times UK

Trump Iran Threat 'No Deal, No Infrastructure' Warning Shakes Strait of Hormuz Talks

Trump warns Iran of targeting civilian energy and water systems if Strait of Hormuz deal fails, raising oil market and Middle East tensions

The Guardian - AU

Emirates says Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit through UAE – as it happened

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The Independent UK

UK shop prices rise as Middle East conflict impacts supply chains

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The Independent UK

Shop price inflation increases as ‘storm clouds loom’ amid Middle East crisis

Inflation will rise, although there are “no indications” it will reach the peaks of the last spike in April 2023, the British Retail Consortium said

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While Other Markets Panic, Corn Just Got a Constructive Edge – Here's Why

While stocks, crypto, metals, & bonds are getting whipsawed by tariffs and Middle East headlines, corn just quietly rallied 59¢ off the low $4.30s. July '26 futures are now near $4.87. Not a blow-off top, but the setup is turning constructive. Geopolitics might be handing producers a better pricing window…

The Guardian - US

Trump is fighting a ‘boomer war’ in Iran: a relic unpopular with anyone under 60

To see this war as archaic, the last squawk of the Middle East hawks, is at once maddening and hopeful

Euronews

TotalEnergies made $1bn profit from Middle East oil bet as war disrupts prices

The French energy giant is reported to have dominated the Middle East crude market in March, snapping up dozens of oil cargoes as wartime disruptions created a historic opening for traders.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Bond Yields Fall on Fading Rate-Hike Bets, U.S. Jobs Data and Powell’s Remarks Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.69%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.70% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields retreated, while investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Why Pakistan’s ambitious bid to mediate in the Iran-US war could ‘backfire’

Islamabad is making a high-stakes mediation attempt to settle the world’s most consequential conflict. Success will elevate its global standing but failure may prove costly, analysts tell Shweta Sharma

The Guardian - UK

Number of people helped by RNLI in UK and Channel Islands doubled in 2025

Charity believes Middle East crisis may lead to even busier spring and summer in 2026

AAP

Australian shares sink as oil hits $US116 a barrel

The Australian share market has fallen 0.7 per cent after oil prices hit a nearly four-year high and Houthi militants entered the Middle East war.

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