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Strait of Hormuz Oil Exports May Never Fully Recover to Pre-War Levels, Analysts Warn
Even as US-Iran ceasefire talks advance, analysts warn that oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz may never return to pre-war levels due to mine risks, infrastructure shifts, and lasting shipper anxiety.
Iran Finally Plans 'Grand' State Funeral for Khamenei Three Months After US-Israeli Strike Killed Him
Iran is laying groundwork for a grand state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in the US-Israeli strikes of February 28, more than three months after his death.
Israel's Military Machine on Full War Footing: IDF Prepares for Iran Escalation Without Advance Notice
The IDF has entered a structured war-preparation posture as Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders immediate readiness across all branches for potential Iran conflict without prior warning.
Rubio Says Iran Deal Is Days Away as US Strikes Complicate Ceasefire Talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a ceasefire extension and Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran is days away, even as US military strikes and Iranian threats complicate the talks.
UK Household Energy Bills Set for 'Deeply Unwelcome' 13% Hike as Iran War Oil Shock Bites
Ofgem announced a 13% rise in the UK energy price cap starting July 2026, driven by the Iran war's disruption of global energy markets, pushing gas bills up 24% for British households.
Israel Pushes Beyond the Yellow Line: IDF Expands Ground Operations in Lebanon to Counter Hezbollah Drones
Israel's military has crossed the April 17 ceasefire Yellow Line in southern Lebanon, expanding ground operations as Hezbollah drone attacks intensify and IDF casualties rise.
Israel Strikes Mohammed Odeh, Hamas's Newly Appointed Military Chief
Israel targeted Mohammed Odeh, Hamas's newly installed military chief, in a strike on Gaza City just 11 days after killing his predecessor Izz al-Din al-Haddad.
Japan and South Korea Hit Record Highs as Investors Weigh Iran Ceasefire and AI Chip Rally
Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi both hit record highs on Wednesday as markets digested US military strikes in Iran, fragile ceasefire dynamics, and a surging AI chip sector.
SK Hynix Crosses the $1 Trillion Mark as AI Chip Demand Rewrites the Global Semiconductor Map
SK Hynix shares surged 11% on Wednesday as the South Korean chipmaker joined Samsung above the $1 trillion valuation milestone, fueled by insatiable demand for HBM memory in AI systems.
European Stocks Hit Post-War Highs as US-Iran Talks Push Oil Below $100
European stocks climbed to their highest levels since March 2 as US-Iran nuclear negotiations advanced, pushing Brent crude below $100 per barrel and lifting investor sentiment globally.
S&P 500 Posts Strongest Earnings Growth Since 2021 as the 'Other 493' Finally Deliver
Q1 2026 S&P 500 earnings growth hit 27.7%, the highest since Q4 2021, with the 'Other 493' companies posting 17.4% growth as profit gains broaden beyond Big Tech.
Hezbollah Drone Kills IDF Platoon Commander in Southern Lebanon as Ceasefire Frays
Sgt. Nehoray Leizer, 19, became the 10th IDF soldier killed under Lebanon's shaky ceasefire after a Hezbollah explosive drone struck his armored vehicle near Debel.