US President Says Iran Asked Washington to Lift Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports US president says Iran has asked Washington to lift a naval blockade on Iranian ports, prompting diplomatic …
Iran
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Trump Unlikely to Accept Iran Proposal, U.S. Officials Tell CNN CNN reports President Trump is unlikely to accept an Iran proposal, raising questions about the Strait of Hormuz, uranium enrichment …
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Iran War Profiteering Drives Record Gains for Oil and Arms Firms as Energy Bills Bite Iran war profiteering has lifted oil and arms profits, driving up global energy prices, disrupting …
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Business
Hengli Petrochemical shares plunge after U.S. sanctions over Iran crude ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHengli Petrochemical Shares Fall Sharply After U.S. Sanctions Refinery Unit over Alleged Iran Oil Purchases Shares of Hengli Petrochemical plunged after the U.S. Treasury on April 27, 2026, sanctioned a …
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Business
JERA suspends fiscal 2027 earnings forecast citing Iran war uncertainty
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJERA Suspends Earnings Forecast for Fiscal Year to March 2027 Citing Iran War–Driven Market Uncertainty JERA cannot issue an earnings forecast for the fiscal year to March 2027 due to …
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Trump Presses Beijing to Expand China’s Role in Iran Conflict Ahead of May 14 Xi Meeting Trump urges Beijing to take a larger diplomatic and practical part in de-escalating tensions …
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Indian venture firms court Europe, Asia after Iran war curbs Gulf capital
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran war Reduces Middle Eastern Capital to India as VCs Pivot to Europe and Asia Iran war curbs Middle Eastern investment in India, prompting venture capital firms to court European …
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Iran-Pakistan peace talks: Araghchi returns to Islamabad as US cancels envoy trip Iran-Pakistan peace talks resume as Iran’s Abbas Araghchi returns to Islamabad amid US envoy cancellation and regional tensions …
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Technology
Niseko builders warn styrofoam shortage from Iran war delays luxury home projects
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaStyrofoam Shortage Threatens Niseko Luxury Home Projects as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Ripple Through Supply Chains Styrofoam shortage tied to Strait of Hormuz oil disruptions is delaying luxury home and …
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Iran foreign minister visit Pakistan: Araghchi returns to Islamabad ahead of trip to Russia Iran foreign minister visit Pakistan: Abbas Araghchi returns to Islamabad after Oman and will travel to …