Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefit The Trump administration has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, US ...
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis showsIranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation. ...
US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soarUS lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soar
The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets. ...
UK allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targetsUK allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets
Downing Street said ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of “reckless strikes”. ...
US preparing to send three more warships and thousands more troops to Middle EastUS preparing to send three more warships and thousands more troops to Middle East
Move comes as Donald Trump calls Nato allies ‘cowards’ for not wanting to ‘help open’ strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates The US is reportedly preparing to send three more warships and thousands more troops to the Middle East, as Donald Trump called Nato allies “cowards” for ...
UK ministers begin contingency planning amid economic fears over Iran warUK ministers begin contingency planning amid economic fears over Iran war
Anger grows within cabinet over impact of war begun by Donald Trump, who branded Nato allies ‘cowards’ • Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has branded the UK and other Nato allies “cowards” but anger is growing among cabinet ministers that his war in Iran could jeopardise Britain’s ...
Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter, dies at 75Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter, dies at 75
She was the Radio 4 programme’s longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years. ...
Nigeria faces Iran war oil price conundrumNigeria faces Iran war oil price conundrum
Alexis’s view Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the UK offered a brief diversion from the Iran war, a conflict that could play a major role in the Nigerian president’s campaign to secure a second term. On the face of it, oil prices holding above $100 a barrel are good for ...
US Energy Sec derides funding for Africa’s green energy projectsUS Energy Sec derides funding for Africa’s green energy projects
The Trump administration is doubling down on its bid to reverse the Biden-era drive to champion clean energy projects across Africa. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking in Washington this week, derided the amount spent by the US and Europe on wind and solar projects on the continent instead of ...
Behind the Blog: Marathon and the MetaverseBehind the Blog: Marathon and the Metaverse
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss getting stories from Twitter, the metaverse, and the new game Marathon. EMANUEL: I think I’m addicted to Twitter again. We haven’t written ...