The Budapest Times 2m

Orbán: “Hungary must stay out of the war and its financing”

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary must remain outside both the war in Ukraine and its financial consequences, emphasizing the need for national unity and experienced leadership, at a campaign rally in Szombathely. Speaking on Savaria Square during the final phase of the election campaign, Pr»»»

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Al Awsat 6m

IOM Warns of 'Alarming' Risk of Long-term Mass Displacement in Lebanon

International Organization for Migration chief Amy Pope told AFP on Thursday in Beirut that the prospects for prolonged mass displacement in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, were "very alarming". "I think those prospects are very alarming because you look right now at the level of de»»»

english.aawsat.com
BNE 15m

Seoul shares fall 4.5%

Seoul equities fell sharply on April 2, with the benchmark KOSPI index closing down 4.47% at 5,234.05, after renewed threats of US strikes against Iran unsettled investors and pushed global oil prices higher. According to the Yonhap News Agency, the Korean won subsequently weakened against the US d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

COMMENT: Taiwan’s worship of America could be its downfall

In Taiwan’s ever pugnacious political debate, few orthodoxies are quite as deeply embedded by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as the conviction that alignment with the United States is both natural and the only real way to counter Chinese takeover threats. »»»

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BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 15m

COMMENT: Taiwan’s worship of America could be its downfall

In Taiwan’s ever pugnacious political debate, few orthodoxies are quite as deeply embedded by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as the conviction that alignment with the United States is both natural and the only real way to counter Chinese takeover threats. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 15m

UPDATE: Eight killed as strike destroys Iran's landmark B1 bridge in Karaj

A US-Israeli strike on the B1 bridge in Alborz province killed eight people and wounded a number of residents and tourists, the provincial governor's office said on April 2. The regional office for Alborz (Karaj) said, "In»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

UPDATE: Eight killed as strike destroys Iran's landmark B1 bridge in Karaj

A US-Israeli strike on the B1 bridge in Alborz province killed eight people and wounded a number of residents and tourists, the provincial governor's office said on April 2. The regional office for Alborz (Karaj) said, "In»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

UPDATE: Eight killed as strike destroys Iran's landmark B1 bridge in Karaj

A US-Israeli strike on the B1 bridge in Alborz province killed eight people and wounded a number of residents and tourists, the provincial governor's office said on April 2. The regional office for Alborz (Karaj) said, "In»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Polish manufacturers signal optimism despite Middle East scare, new PMI reading suggests

Poland’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 48.7 points in March from 47.1 in February, signalling a slower deterioration in manufacturing conditions but remaining below the 50-point threshold that separates growth from contraction, S&P Global said on April 1. »»»

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BNE 15m

COMMENT: Win or lose, Orban has broken Hungary’s democracy

Hungary’s parliamentary elections on April 12 would, under normal democratic conditions, point towards a change of government, but the country’s political system no longer operates on conventional terms, Zsuzsanna Szelényi, a Research Fellow at Central European University’s Democracy Institute. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

Cost of living shock deepens as energy crisis hits G7 spending – Oxford Economics

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 15m

MOSCOW BLOG: Pax Americana exposed as a paper tiger

Superficially the war in Iran has dealt Ukraine a huge blow. The White House is now completely distracted, and the Trump administration seems to have abandoned, or at least paused, the ceasefire negotiations with Russia. Trump is in a rush and told Zelenskiy: give up Donbas and we can do the deal. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 29m

Bulgaria says no immediate threat from Iran after warning over US military presence

Bulgarian authorities have said there is no imminent threat to national security following concerns linked to US military operations against Iran, with officials stressing that no combat activity is taking place over the country. »»»

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Gulf News 1h

US strike destroys Iran’s tallest bridge near Tehran

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages." Ghodratollah Seif, the deputy governor of Alborz province, where the B1 bridge is located, said the strike had killed eight people»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US military shake-up: Army chief and generals ousted

Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army's top uniformed officer and two other generals, the Pentagon said Thursday without giving a reason for the departures while the United States is waging a war against Iran. General Randy George "will be retiring from his position as the »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Oil, gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends: EU warning

NICOSIA, Cyprus: Skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won't return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow, the European Union's (EU) energy commissioner warned Tuesday. Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said although there are no immedia»»»

gulfnews.com
UPI 4h

United, JetBlue raise checked bag fees because of higher fuel costs - UPI.com

United Airlines on Thursday announced a $10 increase to its checked baggage fees, making it the second airline this week to do so after JetBlue raised its fees by $4 or $9, depending on whether you fly on a peak or off-peak date. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Unite»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Iran and its allies traded fire with Israel and the United States, as Washington-linked assets across the Middle East were targeted alongside energy and civilian infrastructure -- with the month-long war on Friday showing little sign of easing. Strikes have increasingly targeted economic and indust»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump reduces tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper derivatives

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has decided to adjust the tariffs imposed on imports of steel, aluminum, and copper to reduce duties on derivatives made from these metals, simplify compliance procedures, and prevent manipulation of import values. The White House stated in a briefing Thursday »»»

gulfnews.com
RT 5h

Starmer and Albanese warn citizens the worst is yet to come

The leaders of the UK and Australia have told their citizens to cut fuel consumption and prepare for months of hardship as a result of the US-Israeli war with Iran. But Keir Starmer and Anthony Albanese couldn’t bring themselves to name who’s responsible. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Aust»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai denies reports of an IRGC 'attack' on an Oracle data centre

Dubai: The Dubai Government has denied reports circulating online that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a data centre belonging to US technology company Oracle in Dubai. In a statement posted on X, the Dubai Government Media Office said the reports alleging that the IRGC had»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Unrealistic to liberate Strait of Hormuz through force: French President Macron

Seoul: Calling for resumption of talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that it would be "unrealistic" to conduct military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz. "There are those who advocate for the liberation of the Strait of Hor»»»

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UPI 7h

ICC accuses Italy of non-compliance in Libyan general's torture case - UPI.com

The International Criminal Court is alleging that Italy is not complying with the rules of the Rome statute. File Photo by Robin Utrecht/EPA-EFE April 2 (UPI) -- The International Criminal Court on Thursday referred Italy to the Assembly of States Parties over a case in which it alleges the country»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

UK police set up national hub to cut illegal knife sales

London: British police on Thursday launched a new national hub aimed at cracking down on the sale of banned knives and machetes, often to children, on an online "grey market". In the year ending September 2025 there were about 50,000 knife crimes in England and Wales, according to the Office for Na»»»

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Sana 8h

UNDP Administrator: Post-war Syria can be a success story

Damascus, April 2 (SANA) United Nations development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo said on Thursday that Post-war Syria can be a success story if “we stand with its people,” “It’s time for the international community to scale up development support — so hospitals can be rebuilt, s»»»

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RT 9h

US war on Iran is investment in children’s future – Trump

US President Donald Trump has called the war on Iran an investment in the future of American children as he delivered his first address to the nation since the start of the conflict a month ago. In his speech on Wednesday, Trump claimed that Washington was never looking for regime change in Tehran,»»»

rt.com
Naharnet 9h

UN aid chief worried about lengthy Israel-Hezbollah conflict

U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher on Thursday expressed concern that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon could be long-lasting, potentially resulting in a "fresh occupation." "One depressing impression I had, and I think it's shared by so many people in Lebanon -- there was a se»»»

Naharnet 9h

IOM warns of 'alarming' risk of long-term mass displacement in Lebanon

International Organization for Migration chief Amy Pope told AFP on Thursday in Beirut that the prospects for prolonged mass displacement in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, were "very alarming". "I think those prospects are very alarming because you look right now at the level of de»»»

Al Awsat 9h

War Hits Lebanon Dollar Lifeline, Remittances Fall Sharply

A Lebanese mother described the sharp decline in one of her last sources of income, once a pillar of her financial stability, as remittances from her son abroad dwindled in the wake of the war. “My son used to send me $600 a month. I lived on it, covered my medication and basic needs. After the war»»»

english.aawsat.com
Naharnet 10h

Trump announces destruction of Iran's tallest bridge

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages." Trump posted footage on social media of smoke rising from the B1 bridge in Karaj, around 20 miles (35 kilometers) southwest of Tehran -- and»»»