‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy

Donald Trump’s ‘little excursion’ is likely to have long-term effects, from oil prices to inflation to growth, say experts In the days after the US and Israel first bombed Iran, financial markets bet the economic fallout from Donald Trump’s “little excursion” in the Middle East would be short-lived. “There are ...

Middle East crisis live: Trump threatens huge attack if Iran does not reopen strait of Hormuz within 48 hoursMiddle East crisis live: Trump threatens huge attack if Iran does not reopen strait of Hormuz within 48 hours

US president says he will ‘obliterate their various power plants, starting with biggest one first’ Circling back now to Diego Garcia, Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean – but neither of them hit, according to news reports citing US officials. ...

Strike on Sudan hospital kills at least 64 and wounds 89 more, WHO reportsStrike on Sudan hospital kills at least 64 and wounds 89 more, WHO reports

Victims of army drone attack on East Darfur health facility included children and medical personnel A strike on a healthcare facility in Sudan has killed 64 people and wounded 89 more, the World Health Organization reported on Saturday. The UN’s humanitarian office in Sudan had earlier said it was “appalled ...

Iran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strikeIran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strike

First responders report 33 injured at multiple sites in Dimona, including a 10-year-old boy in serious condition An Iranian missile has hit the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, in what Iran said was retaliation for strikes on its own nuclear site at Natanz. Dimona hosts a ...