From cheering low gas cost to taking pride 'when oil prices go up': Donald Trump's evolving stance
President Trump's stance on rising oil prices has shifted, now framing them as beneficial for the US as a major oil producer. This change follows strikes against Iran, which triggered a surge in global oil and petrol prices, impacting the Strait of Hormuz. The administration is grappling with economic consequences ...
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:11:11
The Iran War's Muddled Endgame
While Donald Trump has yet to articulate clear goals for the war in Iran, he would prefer to limit the energy shock and avoid a prolonged military engagement. But Israel does not share his reservations, and Iran views the current conflict as existential, so putting the genie back in the ...
Shlomo Ben-Ami / Project Syndicate | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:08:36
To win freedom from Trump's America, Europe needs to overcome its 'downward coping syndrome'
The US military operation against Iran has demonstrated in the most dramatic terms the need for EU autonomy in global affairs. Responding to the situation, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has called for a new EU foreign policy to guide the bloc towards "European independence". But it is ...
Richard Youngs, Professor of International and European Politics, University of Warwick / The Conversation | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:01:15
Oil holds above $100 as Trump says America 'has ammunition and plenty of time' to fight Iran war
WTI crude saw its biggest weekly gain since the 1980s last week.
CNBC | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:59:25
This Could Be the Real Decisive Factor in the War With Iran-and Hegseth Seems Oblivious to It
The U.S. and Iran are fighting different wars.
Fred Kaplan / Moneybox | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:40:00
Donald Trump told G7 leaders Iran is 'about to surrender', officials claim
Donald Trump told G7 leaders that Iran is "about to surrender", three officials briefed on the virtual meeting have claimed. The US President is also believed to have suggested there were no officials left alive in Tehran, hailing Operation Epic Fury as helping to "get rid of a cancer that ...
Jack Walters / GB News | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:29:32
Starmer risks Trump's wrath as minister says UK will not follow US in easing Russia sanctions
Trump administration is temporarily allowing countries to buy Russian oil 'currently stranded at sea'
Athena Stavrou / The Independent | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:26:08
Trade talks, 'raising lobsters', tech earnings
United States and Chinese trade negotiators will meet in Paris on Sunday and Monday, seeking to ready a deal ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing at the end of the month. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ...
Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow / South China Morning Post | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:59
STAT+: Trump is getting more credit than Biden for efforts to lower drug prices
Trump is drawing more attention to his efforts to lower drug prices, like TrumpRx.
John Wilkerson / Stats | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00
Bleak economic data shows UK plc in trouble well before the Middle East crisis
Zero GDP growth in January will not help Rachel Reeves claim her policies have put UK in a stronger position to weather oil price storm Business live - latest updates UK economy unexpectedly flatlined in January, ONS data shows Even before Donald Trump's Operation Epic Fury on Iran unleashed higher ...
Heather Stewart / Guardian | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:20
BBC Expert Rips Trump For His 'Alarming Lack Of Knowledge' About Iran
Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:47:26
Five reasons oil prices won't snap back from Iran war
Tanker backlogs, damaged energy infrastructure and threats in the Strait of Hormuz could keep gasoline prices elevated.
Scott Waldman / Politico | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:47:22
Opinion: America has health alarm fatigue. I know because I treat it
"We cannot let alarm fatigue silence the response to Kennedy's and Trump's destruction," writes Robert Shpiner.
Robert B. Shpiner / Stats | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:30:00
Oil Prices Rise Despite Trump's Decision to Lift Russia Sanctions
After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude.
The New York Times / NY Times | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:21:06
Trump's war is the most dangerous double-edged gamble I can remember
If Donald Trump's war against Iran is really about the containment of China, it is a hell of a risk.
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard / Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:10:00
'No one can exclude us from World Cup' rages Iran after Donald Trump issues new warning to players
Iran's national football team has issued a defiant response to Donald Trump, declaring that no one has the authority to exclude them from this summer's World Cup. The furious statement came after the US President warned the Iranian squad to stay away from the tournament for their own protection. Tehran's ...
Ed Griffiths / GB News | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:08:38
US-Israeli operation against Iran to last for at least another 2-3 weeks - media
The officials are "accounting for the possibility US President Donald Trump makes an abrupt decision if he concludes his objectives have been met"
Tass | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:07:33
Trump Reveals How 'Operation Epic Fury' Got Its Name - And It's Pretty Ridiculous
Elyse Wanshel / Huffington Post | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:04:12
Trump Suggests Iran Football Team Skip World Cup 'For Their Own Life And Safety'
Anthony Orrico / Huffington Post | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:41
Japan should help US in Iran while it's still dangerous
Don't expect any fireworks when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump in Washington on March 19. Compared to Britain, Spain, France and the United States' other erstwhile allies large and small (except for the Poles and a couple others) Japan looks like the most stalwart ally ...
Grant Newsham / Asia Times | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:51:31
Donald Trump accused of 'filling Putin's war coffers' after lifting Russian oil sanctions
The US has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil currently stranded at sea as Donald Trump looks to counter the surge in crude oil prices since the start of the war in Iran. As the price of oil settled above $100 per barrel for the first time since August 2022, ...
Ben McCaffrey / GB News | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:44:54
How collapse of Trump's tariff strategy led to US launching trade policy investigation - what it means for India
The economies included in the investigation are China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan and India.
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:07:36
The Exploding Iranian Drone Boats
These are the wee beasties I was referring to in the outro from "U.S. Taps Chubb to Lead Trump's $20B Insurance Plan for Hormuz Shipping" (CB). Iran published footage of underground tunnels stocked with naval drones, anti-ship missiles, and sea mines. Reuters reported, citing US officials, that Iran has mined ...
climateer / Climateer Investing | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:55:00
Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel
Iran launched multiple attacks early Friday on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases, and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened major new retaliation. "Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today," Trump wrote in a social ...
Malta Independent | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:38:00
The Latest: US hits Iran with intense strikes as Iranian air campaign drives oil prices higher
As American and Israeli strikes pound the Islamic Republic and Iran attacks Persian Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure with no sign of an end to the war, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a new threat to Iran's leaders on his Truth Social website. "They've been killing innocent people all over ...
Malta Independent | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:36:00
U.S. launches fresh Section 301 probes into 60 economies over forced-labor trade practices
The forced-labor probes follow Section 301 investigations launched on Wednesday, targeting excess industrial capacity across more than a dozen economies.
CNBC | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:25:01
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil at sea as Iran war sees global prices surge
Trump administration announces 30-day waiver on Russian oil stranded at sea as concerns over US-Israel war on Iran unsettles markets Middle East crisis - live updates The United States has temporarily waived sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea as Trump administration officials attempt to reverse a surge in prices ...
Callum Jones / Guardian | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:21:29
Oil Prices Head for Weekly Gain Despite U.S. Waiver on Stranded Russian Crude
Crude oil prices were on course for another weekly gain today, despite a temporary dip following the announcement of a 30-day sanction waiver on Russian crude stuck on tankers as the Trump administration tries to alleviate an increasingly serious-looking supply tightening. Brent crude was trading at $100.2 per barrel at ...
Irina Slav / Oil Price | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:20:00
'Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today,' Donald Trump warns Iran
Donald Trump has laid out a grave new threat to Iran, suggesting the US could take major action today. In a Truth Social post which hit back at the "failing" New York Times's coverage of the conflict, Mr Trump declared the US was "totally destroying the terrorist regime of Iran". ...
James Saunders / GB News | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:47:31
EU must stick together against Trump's hostile tactics, says top diplomat
Kaja Kallas says Washington seeks to pick apart European governments which wield less power individually
FT | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:29
Why is stock market down today (March 13, 2026)? Nifty50 goes below 23,250; BSE Sensex down over 1,200 points - top reasons for crash
Stock market crash today: Continuing the down trend, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex tanked in trade on Friday as oil prices climbed and the Strait of Hormuz closure halted important global trade. While Nifty50 went below 23,250, BSE Sensex was down over 1,200 points.
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:21:14
In Japan, video of exhausted Takaichi sparks health fears ahead of US trip
A video showing Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looking visibly exhausted after a budget committee session on Thursday went viral online, sparking concerns over her well-being ahead of a trip to the US to meet President Donald Trump. Takaichi had cold-like symptoms and was advised to rest by doctors, ultimately ...
Bloomberg,Agence France-Presse / South China Morning Post | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:26:41
Labour tells Donald Trump he CAN'T buy Chagos Islands to stop 'surrender' deal
Labour has told Donald Trump he cannot purchase the Chagos Islands to stop the deal from being forced through. Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer insisted there was no option by which the US could buy the Indian Ocean territory from Britain. He told The Sun: "I can't see an option ...
Dan McDonald / GB News | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:17:30
US targets UK, EU and Canada in new round of tariff probes
Investigations could lead to fresh levies after US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's tariffs
FT | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:54:47
Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to end deportation protections for over 350,000 Haitians
The Trump administration appealed to the US Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking it to uphold on attempt to end temporary protected status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians. The appeal came five days after the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued an order denying the administration's ...
Brendan Hickey | Vermont Law & Graduate School, US / JURIST | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:45:12
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.
Alan Rappeport / NY Times | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:32:01
Officials Underestimated War's Impact on Strait of Hormuz
"The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran's willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S. military strikes while planning the ongoing operation," CNN reports. "President Donald Trump's national security team failed to fully account for the potential consequences of what some officials have described as ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:32:20
Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine
In a war increasingly determined by the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner - and it's not even a combatant.
Sky | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:01:00
U.S. Has Burned Through 'Years' of Munitions
"The Trump administration has burned through 'years' of critical munitions since the start of the war with Iran, fueling concerns about the rising cost of the conflict and the US's ability to replenish its stockpiles," the Financial Times reports. "The rapid depletion of weaponry included advanced long-range Tomahawk missiles."
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:22
Iran war live: US-Israeli strikes across Tehran; drones near Riyadh
Israeli strikes kill dozens more in Lebanon, including 5 children among nine people killed in attack on village of Arki.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00
'URGENT': Chip Roy Demands Probe Into Leftist Activist Groups After Their Leaders Meet With Cuban Communist Politburo
Rep. Chip Roy is demanding an investigation into the leftist network of activist groups organizing protests against President Donald Trump's intervention in Iran after... Read More The post 'URGENT': Chip Roy Demands Probe Into Leftist Activist Groups After Their Leaders Meet With Cuban Communist Politburo appeared first on The Daily ...
Tyler O'Neil / The Foundry | Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:52:28
Trump-appointed DOJ pardon attorney faces ethics charges over letters to Georgetown University
The District of Columbia's Board on Professional Responsibility filed charges against US Justice Department (DOJ) Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, which were made public Tuesday. In a rebuke of Martin's conduct in his interactions with Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) through a series of letters dated February and March of 2025, ...
Rachel Ettlinger | New York Law School, US / JURIST | Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:42:21
US has burned through 'years' of munitions since start of Iran war
Rapid depletion of stockpile including Tomahawk missiles raises pressure on Trump over cost of conflict
FT | Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:37:07
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
Zach Montague / NY Times | Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:31:32
Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
New York Times: "The strategy appears to have allowed the administration to do an end run around the legislative process and enact policies that will affect states and, in some cases, the whole country." "In some cases, like in Texas, the legal maneuver has allowed states to quietly break free ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:22:24
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Toolkit: Drones, Missiles, and Mines
A breakdown of the tools Iran has to maintain pressure on Trump.
Rishi Iyengar and John Haltiwanger / Foreign Policy | Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:16:41