Iran
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Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation
Oil prices dropped as stocks rose amid hopes of Middle East peace, while the global economic impact of conflict intensified.
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Trump says US and Iran held talks on ending Middle East war
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the US and Iran held “good” talks towards ending the three-week Middle East war.
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Asian stocks tumble as Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum
Stocks tumbled on Monday and oil prices rose after Donald Trump and Iranian leaders traded threats over the key Strait of Hormuz, whilst Israel said the Middle East war could…
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Trump considers ‘winding down’ Iran campaign as strikes continue
The United States has threatened to strike Iran’s key oil hub, Kharg Island, which hosts the country’s main crude export terminal and is responsible for the overwhelming majority of its…
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Jerusalem’s Muslims despair as war shuts Al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid
Hundreds of Muslim worshippers held Eid prayers at the gates of Jerusalem’s Old City Friday, with Israel closing access to the Al-Aqsa mosque.
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Middle East war triggers global economic upheaval as oil prices swing wildly
Oil prices fell over 2% after comments on the Iran war, causing market volatility amid concerns over energy supply disruptions.
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Iran executes three men in first hangings over January protests
Iran executed three men on Thursday accused of killing police officers during protests in January.
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Fuel crisis looms as government is yet to reveal strategic reserves
South Africa is facing fuel shortages amid rising oil prices, with concerns over reserve transparency and potential economic impact on consumers.
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Iran’s World Cup dream turns into geopolitical nightmare
“FIFA is looking forward to all participating teams competing as per the match schedule announced on 6 December 2025,” FIFA has stated.
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s largest gas field
US President Donald Trump threatened to “massively blow up” a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari energy facilities.
