Iran War

Amid energy shocks from the Iran war threatening Southeast Asia’s supply chains, US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China. Chinese exporters report a recovery in buyer numbers at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou.

April 16, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

In Washington, French Economy Minister Roland Lescure stated that Paris refuses to pay to cross the Strait of Ormuz and that Russia must not benefit from it. Accompanied by the Bank of France governor, he is attending G7, G20, and IMF meetings on the war in Iran's economic impact. He also mentioned readiness to release oil stocks if needed.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called President Donald Trump's remarks on Medicare and other entitlements 'nonsense,' arguing states cannot replace federal funding. Moore spoke on CBS' 'Face the Nation' Sunday, responding to Trump's Wednesday statement at a White House Easter luncheon prioritizing military spending over health care. The criticism comes as Trump's Iran war remains unpopular and his administration faces political challenges.

April 02, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Brazil's ANP released on Thursday (2) a list of five companies that joined the first phase of the diesel subsidy program, excluding major distributors Vibra, Ipiranga, and Raízen. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government is discussing technical adjustments to attract them, as they handle half of private imports. The program aims to cushion the war in Iran's effects on fuel prices.

Young supporters of President Donald Trump voiced frustration over the ongoing war in Iran during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas, revealing a generational split in the Republican base. One month into U.S. strikes alongside Israel, attendees debated interventionism while older conservatives cheered the campaign. Trump skipped the event for the first time in a decade amid these tensions.

March 27, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

A New York Times report claims billionaire Elon Musk joined a phone call on Tuesday between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the Iran war. The unusual involvement of a private citizen has stirred diplomatic circles. Neither the US nor India has officially confirmed Musk's participation.