Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the idea to impose a levy was inspired by Iran’s plan to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Singapore and Malaysia have however said that …
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note.
Iran’s government targets opposition figures abroad through detentions and property seizures
CAIRO (AP) — Iran’s government is detaining family members and threatening to seize property of Iranian opposition figures in exile, some tell The Associated Press, in the latest crackdown on …
Letters to the editor: What is the goal in Iran?; property taxes wrong
This image provided by U.S. Central Command shows aircraft on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) that are operating in support of the war in Iran, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (U.S.
Trump extends Iran ceasefire after insisting he wouldn’t hours earlier, citing a ‘seriously fractured’ Iran
The president promised a “great deal” before the opening bell and extended the ceasefire after the closing one.
JD Vance Cancels Pakistan Trip as Iran Tensions Spike, Markets Slide
JD Vance cancels Pakistan trip as Iran tensions rise. Oil jumps, Bitcoin drops, and S&P 500 slips amid renewed market uncertainty.
Iran Urged To Ensure Safety Of India-Bound Ships After Hormuz Firing
During the meeting, India conveyed deep concern over the incident involving two Indian-flagged ships that came under fire from gunboats of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), though the …
Jiyad: US-Israeli War Against Iran – Detrimental Impacts on Iraq
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The American – Israeli War Against Iran, the Unprecedented Severe …
The Latest: Trump says he is extending the ceasefire with Iran as talks are in doubt
The prospect of a second round of talks was uncertain Tuesday after Iran’s chief negotiator would not negotiate in the face of threats. President Donald Trump has offered mixed messages about …
Escape route from Iran energy shock leads to China, US allies find
Countries are navigating between the desire to speed up the green transition and worries over Beijing’s clean-tech dominance.