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Pope Leo says he's not afraid of Trump after clash over Iran conflict

Speaking to other reporters, he added: "I have no fear of the Trump administration"

EU launches critical minerals platform to reduce reliance on China

The EU's Energy and Raw Materials Platform opened to submissions from buyers on Monday in the first phase of a multi-month process, an EU spokesperson told Reuters

'Right people' from Iran reached out: Trump as Hormuz blockade begins

Shortly before addressing reporters, Trump wrote on Truth Social that maritime activity in the strait had surged

China's Wang Yi urges talks to sustain 'fragile' Iran-US ceasefire

The top Chinese envoy made the remarks during a call with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar on Monday, according to a readout from China's Foreign Ministry

Lufthansa faces deeper disruption as cabin crew joins pilots' strike

Flights from Germany to several Middle Eastern destinations are exempt due to the current conflict in the region, the union said

Iran conflict disrupts fluoride supply, some US utilities face shortages

Fluoride is used in water systems as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay

Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time: Report

The Instagram-owner's global net ad revenues are expected to reach $243.46 billion in 2026, ahead of Google's projected $239.54 billion, the market research firm said

Trump warns Iranian 'fast-attack' ships near US blockade will be eliminated

He issued a stark warning that any such vessels approaching a US "blockade" would be "immediately eliminated," describing the response as "quick and brutal"

US judge dismisses Trump's $10 bn defamation suit against WSJ, Murdoch

The letter was subsequently released publicly by Congress, which subpoenaed the records from Epstein's estate

Opec cuts Q2 global oil demand forecast by 500,000 bpd on Iran war

Global oil demand is projected to average 105.07 million bpd in the second quarter, OPEC's report said, down from the 105.57 million bpd forecast in last month's report

US aware of Iran's capabilities, says Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali

The envoy said the US side made "unlawful" demands during the talks that led to the negotiations ending without results

Goldman Sachs profit jumps 18% on strong dealmaking, equities trading

Global markets have been roiled by the Iran war as rising crude oil prices fan inflation fears and exacerbate worries about a recession

US to block Iranian ports along Strait of Hormuz: Decoding the impact

US forces will begin restricting Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz starting today. While others can pass, the move puts focus on key Gulf ports and risks to global oil supply routes

UK, France to soon hold conference on Hormuz safe navigation, says Macron

France and UK will hold a conference in the coming days to build support for a multinational mission to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Macron said, amid US-Iran tensions

Ships with Iran oil anchor off India as Donald Trump announces blockade

The US had allowed the temporary sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products already loaded on tankers in late March, as it sought to put a lid on rising oil prices due to the West Asia war

Three tankers attempt Strait of Hormuz transit after US flags blockade

The New Future, which has no clear links to Iran, and the US-sanctioned Auroura, began moving northeast early Monday from waters off the United Arab Emirates

'No port in Gulf will be safe', warns Iran after US declares blockade

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said the US Navy would swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz

Asean urges US, Iran to sustain ceasefire, ensure safe passage via Hormuz

The foreign ministers of Asean made urgent plea as they held an emergency video conference to assess the impact of Iran war, including soaring fuel prices

China denies arms supply to Iran, rejects US claims as 'ill-intended'

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun rejected reports that Beijing is set to supply military hardware to Tehran

World Bank chief warns of looming jobs crisis even after Iran war ends

World Bank chief said governments must balance immediate crises with long-term priorities including job creation, clean water access and electrification