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UK diesel price hits £2 a litre for first time, RAC says
The average price of diesel in the UK has surpassed £2 a litre for the first time, according to the RAC, driven by ongoing disruptions from the Iran war and other global conflicts.
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U.S. warns allies of missile delivery delays due to shortage
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U.S. warns allies of missile delivery delays due to shortage
U.S. warns allies of missile delivery delays due to shortage
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‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh
Bangladesh is grappling with a severe energy crisis, leading to widespread power cuts and gas shortages, particularly in Dhaka, due to the Iran war and reliance on imported energy.
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Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are 'all just in survival mode'
North Carolina farmer Matt Bell discusses the impact of high costs from the Iran war and tariffs on his farm, saying he's cut everything he can and is now facing $50,000-$60,000 in fuel costs for the year.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
'They're desperate to affect election': Trump declares Iran war will end after US midterms
US President Trump declares Iran war will end immediately after US midterm elections, blaming Iran for trying to affect the election.
bbc.co.uk
Why did USS Lincoln turn up in Thailand looking so rusty?
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked in Thailand showing significant rust after nine months at sea, prompting public criticism despite military experts stating such wear and tear is normal for extended deployments.
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Democrats Just Might Win the Senate
Democrats see several paths to take the majority in the US Senate, including in battleground states like Alaska, North Carolina, and Ohio. Trump's approval rating remains low, potentially aiding Democrats.
Oil prices fall for second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions
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Oil prices fall for second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions
Oil prices fell for a second day on Tuesday as traders judged the risk of renewed military strikes on Iran to have receded, after the United States instead threatened broader economic sanctions.
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The US has been imposing sanctions on Iran since 1979
The US has been imposing sanctions on Iran since 1979, with the goal of deterring and constraining the Iranian regime's behavior. The sanctions are wide-ranging, banning nearly all US trade with Iran and blocking Iranian government assets in the country.
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Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner sparks backlash amongst Democrats ahead of midterm elections – live
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries' meeting with Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law, has sparked backlash from his own party and other Donald Trump critics. The reported meeting comes months ahead of the November midterm elections in which Democrats are favore…
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
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South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
South Korea announced the US cancelled a major joint amphibious landing exercise, Ssangyong, due to force constraints from the ongoing Iran war, following an earlier decision to scale down other annual drills.
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Singapore inflation hits highest in nearly two years, but undershoots expectations
Singapore inflation rose 2.2% in July, missing estimates of 2.3%, as higher energy prices due to the Iran war lifted electricity prices. Core inflation was at 2%, against expectations of 2.2%. A government release said prices of more imported goods and services are expect…
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Iran Warns Arab States Against Complicity in US Aggression
Iran's armed forces chief warned southern Persian Gulf states that any assistance to U.S. forces amounts to complicity with Iran's enemy. He added that any assistance and facilitation provided to the aggressor U.S. army is tantamount to participation with U.S. military fo…
theguardian.com
UK pay growth slows as job vacancies hit five-year low
UK pay growth slows as job vacancies hit five-year low amid the economic impact from the Iran war. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show average growth in total earnings, including bonuses, fell to 4.1% in the three months to June, down from 4.4% in the thr…
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Gold shows early signs of reclaiming safe-haven appeal after Iran war selloff
Gold prices have rebounded 9% in August to around $4,400 an ounce, suggesting the metal is regaining favour with institutional investors and central banks. The rebound is attributed to lower oil prices and softer US inflation data.
economictimes.indiatimes.com
The long boat to school gets longer as Iran war drives up the price of fuel
Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are impacting global education access, forcing many children to leave school and work to support their families.
theguardian.com
Interest rate dilemma for central banks as inflation rises but growth slows
Central banks are struggling to predict inflation rates due to the ongoing Iran war, which is affecting fuel prices and making it difficult to determine the future path of interest rates.
middleeasteye.net
Iran war pushes Middle Eastern airlines towards $4.3bn loss in 2026
Major airlines resume flights but at reduced capacity due to Iran's strikes, causing a $7.2bn profit drop to a $4.3bn loss by 2026.
arynews.tv
How Iran War Is Quietly Destroying US's Biggest Ally i.e. Japan
The Iran war is quietly destroying the US's biggest ally, Japan, by disrupting its oil imports and causing stagflation. Japan imports almost all of its crude oil from Middle Eastern suppliers, and the war has led to a significant hit to input costs of manufacturing, trans…
egyptindependent.com
Strait of Hormuz traffic remains at a fraction of pre-war levels
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was 17 percent of the pre-conflict average in the past seven days, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre. Only 151 ships made it in or out of the narrow waterway in the past seven days.
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What’s next for Democrats — in November and 2027: From the Politics Desk
Recent Democratic primaries have exposed deep divisions within the party, shaping midterm strategy and governing next year. Progressives rode a wave of energy to win in Michigan and Minnesota, but don't have an undeniable mandate within their party.
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Trump dismisses concerns about U.S. warship, says nearly 9-month deployment 'not nearly long enough'
President Trump dismissed concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln's nearly 9-month deployment, saying it's 'not nearly long enough.' The aircraft carrier has been at sea for nine months, with combat aircraft launching over 10,000 times in the past eight months.
theguardian.com
Donald Trump to give speech on crime and safety during New York visit – US politics live
President Donald Trump is visiting New York to deliver a speech on crime and safety, aiming to bolster Republican candidates in key midterm races.
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Trump’s top general seeks ‘off-ramp’ as Iran war exposes limits of US military power
US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine has privately warned senior White House officials that Washington needs to find an “off-ramp” from its war with Iran, acknowledging that further military escalation could backfire and that airpower alone is unlikely …
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Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in
Saudi Arabia has drawn two of the Muslim world’s most formidable military powers into its defense as the Iran war moves closer to the kingdom. Pakistan and Turkey signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia in Mecca on Friday, consolidating their longstandin…
economictimes.indiatimes.com
Trump says he is extremely happy with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth
US President Donald Trump said he was extremely happy with the work Pete Hegseth was doing at the Pentagon, dismissing a report that the two clashed over concerns about missile depletion from the Iran war.
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Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
Iran has agreed on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, but security concerns remain due to the US blockade of Iran's ports.
zeit.de
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 35 Percent, Poll Shows
A recent poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos found that US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 35 percent, with only a third of respondents expressing satisfaction with his leadership. This is a significant decline from the 45 percent approval rating h…
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Uncertainty on Iranians’ minds as Trump fluctuates on war and talk
As the war on Iran approaches its six-month mark, many Iranians are opting against chasing the non-stop headlines in an effort to protect their mental health. US President Donald Trump has been making nearly daily proclamations about the war on Iran, from threats of exten…
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Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
UK drivers have stolen almost £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations on average every day since the Iran war broke out and sent prices soaring, according to industry analysis.