Iran war

Iran wanted to negotiate with US V-P Vance. They got their wish

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks to speak to the media before boarding Air Force Two for expected departure to Pakistan for talks on Iran, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 10, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Iran speaker demands Lebanon truce, release of assets ‘before negotiations’

US and Iran officials are set to meet in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11, 2026 for peace talks regarding the Iran war.

‘No money’: Trump’s Board of Peace faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say

FILE PHOTO: U.S President Donald Trump, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attend the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque//File Photo

US inflation surges as effects of the Iran war show in prices

The Consumer Price Index reported jumped to 3.3 per cent compared to the year before, which is almost a full percentage point increase from February's annual pace.

Hong Kong sees ‘sharp rise’ in illegal fuel trading

Motor spirit containers seized in an illicit fuel storage site during an anti-illicit fuel operation in Hong Kong.

China’s producer prices rise amid global energy shock, exiting long deflationary streak

An employee works on USB cables production at a plastic accessories factory, as rising oil prices drive up production costs for plastic manufacturers, in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, letters show, hitting Indian airlines hardest

India was the largest source of passenger for Dubai International Airport in 2025, with 11.9 million passengers passing through the hub.

Iranians sceptical, afraid ahead of talks on ending war

People look at a highway bridge near Tehran, Iran, that was damaged in a US strike that President Donald Trump celebrated on April 3, 2026.

Asian Insider Podcast

Crisis creates openings: Why Asia will stand out after a post-Iran conflict

In this episode, we discuss how the Iran energy shock could transform Asian macro-economics, and how investors can take action to adapt to these changes.

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war

Food is becoming increasingly unaffordable due to rising food prices and rising demand among displaced families in Lebanon.

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