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Global oil prices surged as Brent crude crossed $125 amid stalled US-Iran talks and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating tensions in the Iran war triggered market uncertainty, impacting Asian stocks and raising energy concerns worldwide
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US President Donald Trump faces a May 1 deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution over the Iran war, requiring congressional approval or troop withdrawal. Growing political opposition and legal uncertainty heighten tensions over presidential war authority
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces lawmakers over the Iran war, defence budget, and military leadership shake-ups. Democrats question costs and legality, while Republicans weigh support. Rising tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruption, and leadership firings add pressure
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An unprecedented energy crisis, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has accelerated a global shift toward renewables. Amid skyrocketing oil prices and supply disruptions, 50 nations are gathering in Colombia to negotiate a historic fossil-fuel phaseout treaty
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Pakistan’s emergence as mediator between Iran & US-Israel reflects interplay of trust deficits, geographic realities, and economic compulsions
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Global energy disruptions from the Iran war are pushing Asian and African nations to expand nuclear power, with countries accelerating reactor plans and boosting output to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid rising costs and supply uncertainties worldwide
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US President Donald Trump described his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “very good,” highlighting discussions on bilateral ties and the West Asia conflict, with both leaders stressing the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
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Tensions escalated between Pope Leo XIV and Donald Trump over Iran war remarks, with sharp exchanges highlighting contrasting views on peace, global conflict, and leadership, exposing a rare public clash between religious authority and political power
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The International Monetary Fund has warned that the Iran war is set to darken the global economic outlook, with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva confirming a downgrade in growth forecasts next week. Despite resilience shown in past trade shocks, the conflict has disrupted energy supplies, raised oil and gas prices, and shaken business confidence.
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Tensions are rising between Donald Trump and Europe’s right-wing leaders over the Iran war, as figures like Viktor Orban face backlash, exposing limits to Trump’s efforts to build a unified global conservative alliance
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised US President Donald Trump’s remarks that “a whole civilization will die” if Iran fails to meet his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Gandhi asserted that nuclear weapons can never be justified under any circumstances.
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The King Fahd Causeway was closed as a precaution amid Iranian attack threats targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The move comes after Donald Trump warned Iran over the Strait of Hormuz tensions
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Iran rejected a US-proposed 48-hour ceasefire and escalated hostilities by continuing attacks, claiming to down American aircraft. The move follows intensified conflict after US-Israel strikes on Tehran, further deepening instability across the Middle East region.
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Trump’s prime-time address on the Iran war emphasised that US forces are close to completing their strategic objectives, including crippling Iran’s missile production, Navy, and preventing nuclear weapon development. He insisted the war is not about oil, highlighting America’s energy independence and domestic reserves.
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Donald Trump threatened massive strikes on Iran energy infrastructure if no deal is reached soon, as the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens. Escalating attacks across the Gulf and Israel heighten fears of a widening regional war
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Spain has closed airspace to United States warplanes linked to the Iran conflict, reinforcing opposition under Pedro Sánchez. Madrid earlier barred US base use, deepening tensions with Washington amid criticism of Middle East military actions
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The Intelligence Bureau has warned of a charity scam exploiting the Iran war, targeting mainly the Shia community in Jammu and Kashmir. Fake fundraisers have collected crores, possibly financing personal gains and anti-national activities
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Iran rejected a US ceasefire proposal and launched fresh attacks on Israel and Gulf states as the Middle East war escalated. The US is deploying additional troops while diplomatic efforts face major hurdles amid rising casualties and fears of a global energy crisis
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A temporary US pause on Iran strikes fuels cautious hopes of de-escalation, but ongoing attacks, conflicting claims, and uncertain back-channel talks suggest it may be a tactical breather
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Over 40 energy assets in nine West Asian countries have been severely damaged due to the Iran war, disrupting oil and gas supplies. The IEA has warned of serious global economic consequences, with supply losses already exceeding previous major energy crises
