The UK is abandoning its alliance with Trump as the United States "withdraws from its leadership around the world"
Getty The UK threatens to tear up its defence alliance with the US after Trump's Iran crisis triggers a rupture between the two countries. UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.....»»
The US reportedly sent secret messages to Iran via Swiss intermediaries, urging not to retaliate too strongly and further provoke Trump
Associated Press/Evan Vucci The United States used Swiss intermediaries to urge Iran not to retaliate so strongly that it would provoke President Donald Trum.....»»
Oil pares losses on fresh Mideast tensions
Brent crude prices steadied on Friday, paring earlier losses as Middle East tensions erupted again after the United States added new sanctions on Iran in retaliation for its missile attack on U.S. forces in Iraq this week......»»
Asia Markets: Asian markets inch higher as Wall Street hits new records
Asian shares rose Friday as worries receded the United States and Iran might be stepping closer to the edge of war, and U.S. indexes hit records......»»
Global stocks scale records, oil dips as investors hail easing of Mideast tensions
Crude oil prices slid and equity markets around the world set new highs on Thursday as investors took on greater risk in a relief rally after the United States and Iran moved to defuse escalating tensions in the Middle East......»»
Oil eases as focus shifts from Iran tensions to U.S. crude build
Oil prices retreated further on Thursday, adding to sharp losses in the previous session as the market shifted focus toward rising U.S. crude stocks and away from worries about the conflict between the United States and Iran......»»
Stocks scale records, oil dips, as investors hail easing of Mideast tensions
Crude prices slid and equity markets around the world set new highs on Thursday as investors took on greater risk in a relief rally after the United States and Iran moved to defuse escalating tensions in the Middle East......»»
Oil slips as focus shifts from Iran tensions to U.S. crude build
Oil prices retreated further on Thursday after sharp losses in the previous session, as the market shifted its focused toward rising U.S. crude stocks and away from fears of an imminent escalation of conflict between the United States and Iran......»»
Oil steadies around levels prevailing before U.S.-Iran attacks
Oil prices steadied on Thursday after the previous session's sharp losses on the back of swelling U.S. crude stocks and easing fears of an escalation in conflict between the United States and Iran......»»
Back from the brink, back to the bull run
World markets looked to have overcome their new year wobbles on Thursday, as the United States and Iran backed away from conflict in the Middle East......»»
Oil edges higher after previous day"s plunge
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, clawing back some of the sharp losses made in the previous session on the back of easing fears of an escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran and swelling U.S. crude stocks......»»
Asian shares rebound as U.S. and Iran stand down, yen retreats
Asian stocks had their best session in weeks on Thursday, as the United States and Iran backed away from the brink of conflict in the Middle East and investors reversed their flight to safety......»»
Tanker owners face insurance headache as Mideast war risk haunts shipping trade
Even as the United States and Iran appear to signal a keenness to avoid further conflict, oil and gas shipowners are bracing to pay a price for the war of words that culminated in rocket strikes in Iraq over the last week - higher insurance bills......»»
Asian shares erase losses as Mideast tensions ease, oil ticks up
Asian stocks rebounded on Thursday and oil edged up as the United States and Iran backed away from the brink of further conflict in the Middle East and investors unwound safety plays......»»
Asian stocks rally as Mideast tensions ease, oil retreats
Asian stocks rebounded on Thursday and oil beat a retreat, as the United States and Iran backed away from the brink of further conflict in the Middle East and investors reversed their safety plays......»»
Oil price spike clouds U.S. corporate profit outlook, puts investors on edge
Investors are worrying that rising energy costs due to an escalating conflict between the United States and Iran that has caused a spike in oil prices will hurt U.S. corporate earnings......»»
Oil price spike clouds corporate profit outlook, puts investors on edge
Investors are worrying that rising energy costs, due to an escalating conflict between the United States and Iran that has caused a spike in oil prices, will hurt U.S. corporate earnings......»»
Airlines re-route or cancel flights around Iraq, Iran after missile strike on U.S. troops
Major airlines canceled Iran and Iraq flights on Wednesday and re-routed others away from both countries' airspace, following an Iranian missile strike on United States-led forces in Iraq......»»
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
NEW DELHI (AP) — Commercial airlines on Wednesday rerouted flights crossing the Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran......»»
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
NEW DELHI (AP) — Commercial airlines on Wednesday rerouted flights crossing the Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran......»»