Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire
Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pope Leo slams Trump’s threat that Iran’s ‘civilisation will die’
Pope Leo condemned Trump’s threats that Iran’s “civilisation will die”, calling the remarks “unacceptable”.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
‘No end in sight’ if Trump acts on threat to destroy Iran infrastructure
Escalation by Donald Trump is likely to be met with more Iranian attacks, further destabilising region, experts say.
Trump to pursue stability with China’s Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says
The US is ‘not looking for a massive confrontation’, Greer says, adding the two countries have a stable relationship.
From: NewsFeed
Tehran synagogue destroyed as US-Israeli strikes kill over a dozen
A synagogue in Tehran was struck in a wave of US-Israeli attacks overnight.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
Why JD Vance joined Pakistan’s last-ditch US-Iran mediation efforts
Backchannel talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates and Iran seeks indirect engagement through US vice president.
US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms
Trump’s threat to kill ‘whole civilization’ and comments from VP have raised fears.
From: Counting the Cost
Can Africa tackle the oil shock from the Iran war?
African nations are scrambling to secure oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts supplies from the Middle East.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
From: NewsFeed
Trump threatens Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’
Donald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
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From 9pm shutdowns to remote work: Egypt cuts fuel amid power crisis
Egypt is one of the countries implementing energy conservation measures amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
From: Quotable
‘Iranians reject idea that US will bring stability’
‘Iranians reject idea that US will bring stability’
Published On 7 Apr 2026
