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Today: April 23, 2026
Today: April 23, 2026

Middle East Conflict

MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel are set to begin a second session of direct talks in Washington

Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike

Thousands of Samsung Electronics' workers have rallied at its computer chip making complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike as the boom in artificial intelligence drives up memory-chip profits

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike
Economy|Europe|World

UK inflation, showing first hit from Iran war, jumps to 3.3%

British inflation rose to 3.3% in March from 3.0% in February, according to data showing the first impact on prices from the Iran war

UK inflation, showing first hit from Iran war, jumps to 3.3%
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Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt

President Donald Trump is suggesting the federal government could help keep Spirit Airlines afloat while also calling for a buyer to step in

Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the U.S. was in a strong negotiating position

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
Africa|Political|World

Xi says China is willing to work with Africa on Middle East conflict impact

China is willing to work with African countries to address the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while meeting with

Xi says China is willing to work with Africa on Middle East conflict impact
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns

Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded

Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns
Business|Economy|Political|World

Bank of Korea's new chief vows cautious, flexible policy amid Iran risks

South Korea's newly appointed central bank governor, Shin Hyun-song, said on Tuesday the country's monetary policy needed to be cautious and flexible amid heightened

Bank of Korea's new chief vows cautious, flexible policy amid Iran risks
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be maintained, in a phone call on Monday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince

China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
Business|Economy|Finance|World

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis

Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Reopened Strait of Hormuz, oil price drop may recast Fed's rate-cut options

Iran's move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a sharp drop in oil prices on Friday boosted bets the Federal Reserve may resume its

Reopened Strait of Hormuz, oil price drop may recast Fed's rate-cut options
Business|Economy|World

Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open

Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for transporting global oil and gas, was open for all commercial vessels following a ceasefire

Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Equity fund inflows rise as war risks recede, upbeat earnings boost mood

Global equity funds received a fourth successive weekly inflow in the week through April 15 as upbeat earnings and increased optimism that the Iran war could be resolved more

Equity fund inflows rise as war risks recede, upbeat earnings boost mood
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors give peace a chance

  Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

Investors give peace a chance
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF, finance minister says

Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday said his government had good meetings this week with the International Monetary Fund and remained

Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF, finance minister says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war

Brent futures for June delivery settled down more than $3 on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that Iran's president said the country was

WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, building onto their biggest one-day jump in nearly a year in the previous session, following President Donald Trump's comment

Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment
Business|Economy|World

Fed's Musalem sees no imminent need to change monetary policy stance

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Fed's Musalem sees no imminent need to change monetary policy stance
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two to three weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Washington will strike Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and hit the country into the "Stone Ages."

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two to three weeks
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war

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Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war
Business|Economy|Political|World

US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran is just an example of "polite" behavior during the ongoing ceasefire and U.S. forces are ready to strike

US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered
Political|World

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have reached 10-day ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Israeli and Lebanese leaders had agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT).

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have reached 10-day ceasefire
MidEast|Political|World

Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say

Palestinian militant group Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss giving up arms without guarantees that Israel will fully quit

Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to countries considering how to keep the

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz