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Dow Jones surges over 1,300 points on US-Iran ceasefire

U.S. stock markets posted sharp gains Wednesday, their strongest session in a year, after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The truce raised hopes of easing an oil shortage that had stalled the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1,325 points, or 2.85 percent. The......

France calls for Lebanon to be included in ceasefire framework

France has called for Lebanon to be fully included in the scope of the recent ceasefire agreement between United States and Iran, stressing the need for broader regional stability. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasized that limiting the ceasefire to a single front would not be sufficient......

Iran ceasefire remains fragile as Trump pushes for progress, says JD Vance

The fragile ceasefire in Iran remains under close scrutiny as JD Vance warned that its future depends largely on the willingness of Iranian authorities to engage in serious negotiations. Speaking on Wednesday, JD Vance described the truce as “fragile” and stressed......

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and calls for lasting peace efforts

Leaders of the European Union have welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step toward easing tensions in the region. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, highlighted that the agreement provides a much-needed opportunity......

European energy stocks fall as oil prices drop after Iran ceasefire

European energy shares declined sharply following a significant drop in oil prices after a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical tensions. Major companies including Equinor, BP, Shell, Eni, and TotalEnergies recorded notable losses as markets reacted to the sudden......

Drone incident in Bahrain leaves two injured after regional tensions

Two civilians were reported injured in Bahrain following a drone-related incident attributed to Iran, according to official statements released by authorities. The event comes shortly after a ceasefire announcement between the United States and Iran, highlighting the fragile security situation in the......

Vance warns of unused military options as US strikes intensify on Iran's Kharg Island

U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Iran on Tuesday that Washington retains untapped military capabilities, speaking alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest as American forces struck dozens of military targets on Kharg Island, Iran's most critical oil export terminal, hours......

Asian markets rise on ceasefire hopes amid US Iran tensions

Asian stocks and emerging market currencies edged higher on Monday as reports of a possible temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran lifted investor sentiment, despite an approaching deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trading volumes remained......

South Korea risks Hormuz oil runs as Asia's energy crisis deepens into sixth week

Six weeks into the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran with no ceasefire in sight, Asia, the destination for roughly 90 percent of the oil and 83 percent of the liquefied natural gas that normally transits the Strait of Hormuz, is bearing the heaviest economic toll of a conflict it did not......