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Negotiations not weakness, country reclaimed its sovereignty: Lebanese prez
He condemned Hezbollah's rocket fire into northern Israel that triggered the latest round of fighting, and criticised Iran's role in arming and backing the group
 "Negotiations not weakness, country reclaimed its sovereignty: Lebanese prez")
Oil settles down 9% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open; Brent at $90.38
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures settled down $10.48, or 11.45 per cent, at $83.85 a barrel, after touching a low of $80.56
 "Oil settles down 9% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open; Brent at $90.38")
Traffic, trepidation in Persian Gulf may delay gasoline price declines
Motorists, hoping for relief at the pump, wondered how quickly gasoline prices might fall once oil tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf were moving again
 "Traffic, trepidation in Persian Gulf may delay gasoline price declines")
US sanctions Iran-backed Iraqi militia leaders; warns over Hormuz security
Officials have said the move is part of a broader effort to counter Iran's influence in Iraq and deter further violence against US interests
 "US sanctions Iran-backed Iraqi militia leaders; warns over Hormuz security")
Thousands join pro-Iran rally in Tehran, chant anti-US, anti-Israel slogans
People took part in an anti-US and anti-Israel rally at Enghelab Square amid a ceasefire between the US and Iran, in Tehran
 "Thousands join pro-Iran rally in Tehran, chant anti-US, anti-Israel slogans")
Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Pakistan on April 20
Earlier, Islamabad Peace Talks, held on April 11-12, marked a historic but inconclusive diplomatic attempt to end the 39-day Gulf War between the United States and Iran
 "Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Pakistan on April 20")
'We never needed them': Trump criticises Nato after Hormuz developments
His remarks come amid renewed debate over Nato's role in regional security and energy route stability, particularly as tensions in the Gulf have fluctuated in recent weeks
 "'We never needed them': Trump criticises Nato after Hormuz developments")
EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply
Flights in Europe could start to be cancelled from the end of May due to a lack of jet fuel, the International Air Transport Association's director general Willie Walsh said
 "EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply")
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz; Donald Trump signals lasting deal to end war
Tehran has agreed to suspend N-programme indefinitely, says US President
 "Iran opens Strait of Hormuz; Donald Trump signals lasting deal to end war")
Trump again suggests Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium
Trump said more talks will be needed to reach a deal and that these would take place "probably over the weekend." He added that he "might" go to Islamabad once a deal is made
 "Trump again suggests Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium")
'Enough is enough': Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon
"Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!!" Trump said in a social media post
Financial Stability Board to share insights on Anthropic's Mythos
"The FSB is going to share the information that's available so that everybody is working with the right information," Macklem said, adding that the issue was still "developing"
 "Financial Stability Board to share insights on Anthropic's Mythos")
Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors in June
Hastings had served as Netflix's CEO for more than 20 years until 2023 after taking over the role from his friend and fellow company co-founder Marc Randolph in the late 1990s
 "Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors in June")
France, UK convene allies to plan Hormuz mission after conflict ends
Macron, Starmer call for 'full' reopening of Strait; Trump says Israel won't be bombing Lebanon
 "France, UK convene allies to plan Hormuz mission after conflict ends")
Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Strait of Hormuz
Iran says that the Strait of Hormuz was open to all commercial vessels during a 10-day Lebanon ceasefire accord
 "Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Strait of Hormuz")
US to delay weapons deliveries to some Euro nations due to Iran war: Report
The delays underline the degree to which the war against Iran, which began with U.S.-Israeli air strikes on February 28, has begun to stretch U.S. supplies of some critical weaponry and ammunition
 "US to delay weapons deliveries to some Euro nations due to Iran war: Report")
Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to all commercial vessels during ceasefire
The announcement's impact was almost immediately reflected in global crude prices, which crashed by almost 9%
 "Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to all commercial vessels during ceasefire")
Oil prices slump further after Iran's Araghchi declares Hormuz Strait open
Oil prices drop as Iran signals Strait of Hormuz remains open, easing supply fears amid US-Iran talks, though uncertainty over war and recovery keeps markets volatile
 "Oil prices slump further after Iran's Araghchi declares Hormuz Strait open")
Iran has made key concessions, deal to end war 'fairly soon', says Trump
The US president said it may be unnecessary to renew a two-week ceasefire with the Islamic Republic before it expires next week
 "Iran has made key concessions, deal to end war 'fairly soon', says Trump")
West Asia energy output may take two years to recover: IEA on war impact
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said that recovery timelines would vary across the region depending on national production capacities and infrastructure resilience
 "West Asia energy output may take two years to recover: IEA on war impact")