Iran tension
IDF investigates soldier for smashing Jesus statue with hammer
World
20.04.2026
IDF investigates soldier for smashing Jesus statue with hammer
The Israeli military says the incident is “wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops” Published 20 Apr, 2026…
Israel questions France, China, Pakistan over Iran shipping deals at UN
World
20.04.2026
Israel questions France, China, Pakistan over Iran shipping deals at UN
The Israeli ambassador to the UN questioned France, China, and Pakistan over Hormuz, as their vessels reportedly passed through despite…
US borrowed $1 trillion in five months
Bonds
18.04.2026
US borrowed $1 trillion in five months
Over $430 billion has been spent to service the debt, which is approaching $39 trillion, the Congressional Budget Office states…
EU delays proposal to completely ban Russian oil imports amid Iran war
Bonds
17.04.2026
EU delays proposal to completely ban Russian oil imports amid Iran war
The proposal, due to be unveiled in mid‑April, was reportedly dropped from the agenda because of “current geopolitical developments” Published…
India buys Russian oil at premium amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Bonds
17.04.2026
India buys Russian oil at premium amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Indian refiners have reportedly payed above benchmark prices for about 60 million barrels for April delivery Published 25 Mar, 2026…
White House warns staff over insider trading amid Iran war bets surge
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16.04.2026
White House warns staff over insider trading amid Iran war bets surge
The warning comes as markets have spiked on several occasions before big announcements by President Trump Published 10 Apr, 2026…
IMF warns of lasting economic damage from the war in the Middle East
Bonds
16.04.2026
IMF warns of lasting economic damage from the war in the Middle East
Disruptions to oil and gas supplies will leave lasting “scars” on the world economy, managing director Kristalina Georgieva has said…
Trump claims Strait of Hormuz “open” while blocking Iranian trade
16.04.2026
Trump claims Strait of Hormuz “open” while blocking Iranian trade
The American president says the war is “very close to over,” while Tehran insists it does not seek conflict but…
US rejects Russian plan to take Iran’s enriched uranium, the Kremlin says
16.04.2026
US rejects Russian plan to take Iran’s enriched uranium, the Kremlin says
Moscow remains open to reviving the proposal if it helps ease Middle East tensions, Dmitry Peskov says Published 15 Apr,…