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US, Iran explore second round of talks as ceasefire deadline nears

CNN reported Monday that White House officials were discussing the possibility of another meeting, and Pakistan PM said efforts are ongoing to resolve the outstanding issues between the US and Iran.

China says military conflict is ‘root cause’ of disruption in Strait of Hormuz, calls for de-escalation

China hopes 'ceasefire will be kept, disputes be resolved via political & diplomatic means rather than reigniting flames of war & conditions be created for early return of peace to Gulf'.

US-Israel & Iran war LIVE UPDATES: Conflict has wiped out 2026 growth in global oil demand, IEA says

With Iran and the US sparring over Pakistan talks, there's no sign of a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Stay tuned for live updates

Rial hits 1.58 mn per USD: Iran economy on brink ahead of Trump’s blockade bid to squeeze oil exports

Amidst the war, Tehran last month introduced its largest ever denomination–a 10 million note—as prices continue to rise across country for basic needs.

Hungary’s next PM Peter Magyar calls for sweeping changes after Orban

Magyar, in his victory speech, called for resignations of his nation’s top brass for having put Orban’s authoritarian system above their office’s responsibilities.

After Trump’s Hormuz blockade order, CENTCOM clarifies it will implement blockade of Iran ports

US to block ships entering/exiting Iranian ports in Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman, but vessels transiting Hormuz to & from non-Iranian ports won't be obstructed. IRGC warns of ‘harsh’ response.

The Hormuz blockade is a throwdown the US can’t win

Energy blockades are acts of war. If in doubt, recall Pearl Harbor, which took place roughly six months after the US imposed a total oil embargo on Japan. They also take time to work.

Aluminum jumps to 4-yr high as Trump’s Iran port blockade threat puts 9% global supply at risk

The lightweight metal rose as much as 2% on the London Metal Exchange, reigniting a rally driven by supply shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Three tankers attempt to transit Hormuz after US flags blockade

The restrictions, which apply to all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports or coastal areas, will kick in at 10 am New York time Monday.

Asian LNG prices set to rise as US plans Iranian ports blockade

Prolonged disruptions to Strait of Hormuz could lift Asian spot prices above $19 per million British thermal units, traders said, though that would be lower than a wartime high of $25.

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Trump’s Iran blockade isn’t just about Tehran, it’s about China

The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Warfare enters new dimension as Ukraine’s robot brigade records battle win against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a group of Russian soldiers surrendered to an unmanned battle group.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.