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Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The US plans to block ‘all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports’ starting on April 13.
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Middle East
Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘war continues’ during visit to southern Lebanon
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‘Blown to hell’: Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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Pope Leo slams ‘delusion of omnipotence’ stoking US-Israeli war on Iran
The pontiff urged prayer and peace talks, rejecting religious justifications for violence.
12 Apr 2026 - 11:25AM
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‘We have no trust in the other side’: Iran blames US as talks end with no deal
Tehran’s lead negotiator hits out at Washington after Islamabad talks, while Vance says sticking point was lack of nuclear commitments.
13 Apr 2026 - 4:45AM
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US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire
Vice-President J.D. Vance to lead negotiations in Islamabad as Tehran sets preconditions, Trump warns of military action if diplomacy fails.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:20AM
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China energy security
Why China’s green energy strategy may shield it from the Iran war oil shock
As war in the Persian Gulf triggers volatility in global oil markets, Beijing sees its energy system as a stabilising force.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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‘I’m scared of war starting again’: fear grips Iranians ahead of US talks
Residents of Tehran face Pakistan-hosted talks with scepticism and anger, caught between a repressive regime and Trump’s threats.
10 Apr 2026 - 6:15PM
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US-Iran talks leave Gulf states on edge about the price of peace
The six GCC nations worry that the US will prioritise Tehran’s needs and leave the Gulf monarchies vulnerable to Iranian retaliation.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:01PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire. Does it offer lessons for the Iran war?
A ceasefire has been in place between Israel and Hamas since October 10, but deadly attacks have continued and limited aid is entering.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:14PM
United States
Pentagon plays down rift with Vatican despite Pope Leo’s criticism
The first American pope’s criticism of US actions in conflict creates a rare public fracture between Washington and the Holy See.
10 Apr 2026 - 1:15PM
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US Vice-President J.D. Vance strikes upbeat tone en route to Iran talks
As the clock ticks down to negotiations in Islamabad, two big factors stand in the way of progress.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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Nato
What Trump’s Iran war ‘loyalty test’ may mean for Nato’s long-standing alliance
Transatlantic allies’ refusal to back the Iran war fuels latest Trump outburst after meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:25AM
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Yuan tokens and oil-linked fees? China experts propose ‘innovative’ Hormuz tolls
Analysts warn Trump’s ‘joint venture’ plan with Iran could formalise grey zone, while Beijing balances roles as mediator, energy importer.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:56PM
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US-China relations
How can Beijing prepare for Trump’s ‘drunken boxing’ style before he meets Xi?
As Trump loomed large in both Iran war and subsequent pause, analysts weigh the importance of rhetoric vs results in his talks with China.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:47PM
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China-EU relations
China sidelined: EU shelves rare debate as Middle East crisis takes priority
Delay risks entrenching a policy vacuum as member states diverge and Brussels struggles to evolve its approach.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Yuan
Conflict catalyst: China’s yuan settlements hit record amid Middle East tensions
Single-day transactions via China’s Cross-border Interbank Payment System surge past 1 trillion yuan as Beijing’s moves to expand the yuan-payment network show signs of paying off.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Why US-Iran truce may not end high airfares and flight disruptions
According to airline bosses, it will still take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:53PM
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No let-up in Israeli attacks on Lebanon as US-Iran ceasefire teeters
Israel’s relentless Lebanon strikes threaten to shatter the fragile truce as peace talks loom.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:50PM
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China exports
As Iran war jolts global oil, can China’s energy storage tech blunt the impact?
Strong overseas demand, fuelled by the rise of AI-powered systems, could continue amid Iran war pressures, analysts say.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:48PM
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China energy security
China powers up major Southeast Asian solar project amid Iran war shock
The installation boasts more than two million solar panels and comes online as global fossil fuels face unprecedented disruption.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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War and conflict
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World cannot afford a breakdown in US-Iran ceasefire talks
Eleventh-hour pause in hostilities and global instabilities leave no room for any miscalculation that heightens distrust.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
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Trump has a ceasefire with Iran. But a confrontation with Congress looms
Two-week truce with Tehran leaves Trump mere days to finalise a deal before a legal cut-off triggers a high-stakes clash with US Congress.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:03AM
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Strait of Hormuz: is a Trump‑Iran joint venture really possible?
With regime change increasingly out of reach, the US president may pivot towards a business deal with Tehran’s fractured leadership.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:45PM
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Why the US-Iran ceasefire is seen as a failure for Donald Trump
As the two sides prepare to meet in person in Pakistan, analysts identify American leader’s miscalculations leading to weaker footing.
9 Apr 2026 - 12:59AM
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United States
Trump lauds Beijing role in Iran truce, but clouds ceasefire with tariff threat
Markets rise on fragile pause in fighting, as Tehran keeps Hormuz shut and warns it may abandon deal if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:11AM
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Thailand
Thailand confirms deaths of 3 cargo ship crew in Gulf attack
The Thai-flagged ship was struck on March 11 while travelling through the Gulf waterway.
8 Apr 2026 - 7:40PM
France
French detainees back in Paris after ‘terrible ordeal’ in Iran
The pair had been under house arrest at the French embassy in Tehran ever since being freed from more than three years in prison in November.
8 Apr 2026 - 7:28PM
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