Iran war

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago, In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS

Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iranian women walk on a street, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo

The Saudis could help end the war but will the US listen?

The wider danger here is that Saudi Arabia emerges into a new post-war reality in which it becomes a bit player

Oil prices climb past US$110 with no end to Iran war stand-off in sight

Brent crude climbed 2.4 per cent to US$110.82 a barrel as at 3pm Singapore time, after gaining 2.8 per cent the previous day.

Iran war has ‘disproportionate impact’ on Asia-Pacific: Australia Foreign Minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (right) speaks to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on April 28.

China’s state refiners seek to resume fuel exports after halt

China’s state-owned refiners have begun applying for government permits that would allow them to resume fuel exports in May, citing plentiful domestic stockpiles.

King Charles to promote British-American unity in rare speech to Congress

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla walk as they join US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania for a tour of the White House beehives in the grounds of the White House, on day one of the state visit to the US, in Washington D.C., U.S., April 27, 2026. Aaron Chown/Pool via REUTERS

Four firms under probe over syringe hoarding in S. Korea amid naphtha supply disruption

Naphtha is a key liquid essential for making a key ingredient in many medical supplies, including syringes.

US Treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions

Mr Scott Bessent said the US Treasury Department “will not hesitate to act against any third parties that facilitate or conduct business with Iranian entities”.

Nations to kick off world-first fossil fuel exit talks

On the list of attendees are major fossil fuel producers Canada, Norway and Australia and developing oil giants Nigeria, Angola and Brazil.

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