Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
AdminsAFP via Getty Images Global oil prices have jumped after US President Donald Trump said its navy had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship. The Brent crude benchmark oil…
White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
Getty Images White House staff were warned last month not to use insider information to place bets on predictions markets. The email was sent to staff on 24 March, a…
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
EPA Houthis say they will continue attacks until war against their allies stops The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen say they have launched a barrage of missiles against Israel - the…
Trump says he is considering ‘winding down’ Iran war
President Donald Trump has said he is considering "winding down" the war in Iran because the US was "getting very close" to meeting its military objectives. He also said the…
US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soar
EPA The US has lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced…
Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran’s president
Reuters US President Donald Trump called on Iran to pick new leadership 'acceptable' to the White House US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" as the American and…